My aunt went in for shoulder surgery this morning and her lung collapsed when they put her under. They're keeping her sedated for now and they'll try to re-inflate it tomorrow. I don't know why they can't re-inflate it now. It doesn't sound like they're worried she might die, but jesus christ.

I'm coming here to whine because it is unseemly. The college admissions letters are coming in and the posts are starting on FB and I will not get to participate in this celebration for my kid. College was such a huge thing in my life and it's just that he is not going to a 4 year school, it is that he has no interest in where he goes at all. He has not even investigated the path of least resistance local junior college that is the default. It is his lack of excitement to HEAD anywhere, to BECOME anything, no goals, no enthusiasm toward a step.

{{msbelle}} Neither of my boys did the college thing despite both parents being graduates. Don't understand it either.

I'm sorry, msbelle. I hope he finds something to get excited about aiming towards.

Yikes, Dana! Presumably they know what they are doing?

I keep forgetting to get my flu shot. Maybe I'll go tomorrow after work, probably won't be very busy.

Oh man, Dana, that's scary.

Resident microbiology professor (waves) chiming in with "yes, please everyone get your flu shot / mist!!!" And also make sure your pertussis vaccine is up to date. Basically, Get All The Vaccines (unless you're allergic).

I not only got a flu shot AND a Dtap booster, I also got to redo my MMR because New York State has laws about students and vaccines and my infant immunization records are filed away somewhere neither my mother nor I can find them. FUNSIES.

(OTOH there is a measles outbreak in Nyack right now so being over-vaccinated probably isn't a bad thing.)

How habit forming is ambien? I have a few from a travel prescription, and took one the other night and it was amazing. I slept great (it's been hard with the splint, and trying to keep the leg elevated, especially when I usually sleep on my side!) Previously the oxy worked to put me to sleep and take the pain away, but now it's more discomfort than pain, so that's not appropriate. So I was thinking of asking my doctor for some ambien to get me through some of this. But I don't want to get hooked on ambien.

Some people get hooked easily, meara, but it's never been an issue for me. I've had a prescription for years and usually fill it every six months or so. I would talk to your doctor about your concerns and see what's/he says.

Well it seems to be working quickly, i was playing solitaire and fellmssleepmandmwokemupmejemmimdrrrdmimwssmfsllkngnoff

I swear I was typing words there. But figured I'd let it stand. (Normally I have an early evening dream about falling in a missed step because my leg twitches or its not frozen from sleep chemical yet) and no I just had one where I dreamed I fell off my scooter instead!

I had a dream that I was rushing to catch my plane. I made it, and I was heading back to my usual economy seat when someone guided me to an ultra first-class spa experience instead. I've gotta say, as anxiety dreams go, this one resolved wonderfully.

Go everyone getting their jabs!

meara, I'm glad your peg leg is doable, if not delightful.

While getting a four-year degree was a huge thing in my family, I can sort of understand teenagers being ambivalent about it these days. There's so much expense and work and no guarantee that it'll lead to secure, decently paying employment afterward.