It's clear and cool after several days of random cloudbursts that caught me out more than once.

One of my curved windows isn't closing properly and it's been chilly inside and my thermostat is being non-compliant. Heat me, bitch!

As of yesterday, I administered my first ozempic shot into my belly. It turns out my home scale has been lying to me and I was even more chunk than I thought, so, that's one step in getting my body right because the weight is aggravating my sciatica.

And tomorrow I have a one-on-one pilates class, and next week I have regular classes twice a week.

So those are active steps in building flexibility and getting into a better shape. Something less trapezoidal.

Throw in an eyebrow touchup, a derm appointment (quarterly skin cancer checkup - four biopsies - only one bad, so now I need a Moh's procedure on the back of my hand) and I'm flexing my executive function on self care.

Matilda's having issues at her language school after missing classes due to norovirus and it's making her miserable. She's only got three weeks left before she returns and I would much prefer she enjoyed them instead of grinding it out to the end.

It's really hard when your kid is struggling and there's only so much you can do.

You know how you have a scheduled phone call sometimes and you dread it? I have a call in an hour and I'm really looking forward to it!

I would like a round of happy anticipation for all of my friends.

In important New York City news, the MTA just switched to using a version of the Vignelli Map.

Dude, you can't jump right to not resisting. People trained for this. The film Rustin has a good depiction of students practicing being harassed by each other.

I had the same thought. His lawyer is going to be so annoyed. You really can't argue that he wasn't resisting if someone who's not even a cop was telling him to stop resisting.

My life's purpose today is to be the chauffeur for Murderbiscuit. He had a 6-month checkup today (he's fine), but his appointment included a dental cleaning, and for that we drop him off at 8 a.m. and pick him up in the afternoon. I'm slightly demoralized that I'm reduced to The Driver (though I know that he thinks having his own chauffeur is exactly the kind of treatment he deserves).

I have COVID for the second time.

As in the first instance, my mother brought it with her from the mainland.

Sigh

I'm in Otter Lake where it is very cold with snow expected tonight. And rain tomorrow! My sister is so sick she doesn't want me to visit, and my niece is super sick too, but feels she isn't contagious at this point. Jet Blue tricked me with the seat selection! I always get exit row so that I'm not squished next to DH, but the 'exit' row was really a tighter row than a normal row. The people behind us swapped with us so that we could be in the real exit row. That was just so incredibly sweet that they offered to do this. Some people don't suck! I've changed the seats for the return flight so I won't be fooled again.

Yeah, the world is a lot right now.

Yes, it is. And also, erikaj, we are certainly okay. See above, the world is a lot. Responding, and often just posting at all, seems more a struggle than it should be some days. I am however available for alibis or body disposal as needed.

We listened to some of Booker on the way up from the airport. We listened at the time he broke the record, but then MSNBC went to discussion rather than continue live coverage. I don't listen to them often anymore, mostly in the car, but they continue to annoy me. Tickled pink and feeling hopeful with the Wisconsin results.

As of yesterday, I administered my first ozempic shot into my belly. 

Let us know how it goes. That is my next step if being back on Keto doesn't do the trick. Doctor really feels Keto should work for me in both weight loss and general health. My joints really don't appreciate the added weight. If I don't see some decent improvement before my visit next month I am going to ask for it.

I'm sorry to hear the Matilda stress. Language is something that really requires in person participation.

Well done, servant of Murderbiscuit!

{{Debet}} I hope it is mild and fleeting.

As of yesterday, I administered my first ozempic shot into my belly.

I echo please let us know how it goes. I've been on Wegovy for almost three months, and am having slow but good results.

I fully advocate for the GLP1 drugs, they’ve been amazing for me. Keep in mind some side effects may be worse at the beginning as your body gets used to it!

Debet I’m so sorry you got covid from your mom twice!! That seems unfair.

My doctor prescribed Zepbound for me today, but of course my insurance doesn't cover it, so who knows what comes next.

He is also going to cover my migraine meds until I can get set up with a neurologist in the system, which is great, because in December their first available appointments were in August.

My doctor prescribed Zepbound for me today, but of course my insurance doesn't cover it, so who knows what comes next.

Welcome to my team! It's a pretty lousy team.