I just woke up. So update.

Do not go to ER around midnight on Thanksgiving. Gah it wasn't crowded just enough to make the wait long.

Looks like flashig lights triggered my first migraine. I got medicine for headache and nausea and had to see if that worked. Then was still dizzy and got meds and had to see if that worked. It did.

But then had to wait for the doctor. Then had to wait to get referral for GP since I don't have one here. Was nice they did that. Although I think the hospital group owns most of the practices around here.

I've been getting dizzy when I move my head up and down too much. I felt it at work but thought it would go away. I also get dizzy/vertigo when I'm tired. So ....have a Dr's note to return back to work on the 30th (which is my therapy day off so the 1st) unless my symptoms go away or get a lot better.

I'm really bad at judging how bad certain things are.

I called work. Don't know what I said exactly. Didn't talk to my manager. I did text her and got rely Get some Rest!!! And sorry you are feeling so bad.

I'm going tonstay away from screens as much as possible. Break out the coloring books and pencils and do that maybe crayons. And sleep.

My CT scan was really good last time and that with the flashing lights the dr didn't think I needed extra radiation for a CT scan.

If I don't feel better by Monday I'll call my Dr in Brevard and see about an appointment.

Shrift I hope your aunt has a good prognosis.

Laura that really sucks.

David and JZ glad yall are going to get a house and Emmett will have the apartment.

If I got something wrong sorry.

Thanks for all your encouragement to go to the ER. I may not have had a brain bleed but I did need reassurances and info about what was going on. And medicine.

Probably if anyone wants to reach me just message me on messenger .

I haven't told my parents or anything yet. I'll do that after a nap.

By next year, we should be in a house, and Emmett and Kalena will be in this apartment.

That is just so delightful! I love both those visions.

So glad you went to the ER, askye. Sending love!!

Askye, it is good to hear that your manager had an appropriate response. Get that rest. Your noggin needs it!

Laura, I'm so sorry, that must be incredibly painful.

Thanks, guys. I am actually pretty worried about him, but in the category of out of my control.

My Zmayhem-gifted Buffy ornaments have primacy of placement! Buffy guards my tree, with the help of the Scoobies.

And we only have a Drusilla ornament to whisper evil whackadoodle from the tree.

I have made and consumed The Thanksgiving Sandwich, and verily it was good. Great in fact, because instead of gravy there was a layer of mushroom stew. [smek smek..]

And JZ continued Shrimpsgiving when I sauteed some mushrooms, and then reheated the Tacqueria shampies, and then had a side of heirloom tomato drizzled in balsamic, and fresh basil bits all over the plate.

This, after pie for breakfast.

Back at work today after visiting my family yesterday.

I got to listen to story after story about dysfunctional members of my extended family, and the shitty people they associate with. It was like the face-to-face version of doomscrolling; it was all very fascinating to hear, but ultimately left me feeling depressed.

I'm sorry, Tom. That sounds just miserable.