Disappointed by the outcome of the election? Want to get away from it all? Well, you could always become a Virtual Canadian.
This is a site for citizens of the United States who no longer wish to be identified with that nation state, or who feel that it has abandoned them, or that it even threatens them.
Just pointing out all the options… [via Mac]
Guess what I have again? Hives! Wheeee! What fun, what fun. This time it was 24 hours since my last allergy shot, so now we get to try to rule out a few more things.
I was sick in August, and missed some allergy shots. I had two shots (ramping back up in dose) and then had hives in September – a week after my last shot (reactions normally take place within 72 hours). After the hives, I got *really* sick for over a week. Missed more shots. Finally started shots up again, had two shots, got the hives again. Not as severe as the first time, and again a week after my last shot. Got sick afterwards again. Missed three weeks worth of shots. Finally went in for a shot, made a sarcastic comment to the nurse that I really hoped I didn’t get hives again – and she refused to do the shot until I saw the doctor. I had called every time it happened, so I was a little surprised by her reaction. But I made an appointment for a week later (his first opening). He told me the same thing the other nurse told me, that having a reaction a week later was probably not due to the shots. I told him that while on the shots, I was congested, and a month off of the shots and I was feeling fabulous. He had them make me a new serum at a lower dosage than I had before, and the next day I had my first shot.
Yesterday was my second shot at the new dose, and 24 hours later – hives. Not as severe as the first or second time, but I itch, and the red splotchy look just isn’t pretty. To make matters worse, she had me take Clarinex for them (he gave me samples last time he saw me) and while the itching stopped for a few hours, I ended up with a massive headache and a stomach ache. Excedrin and food seemed to help that though, although my head still feels funky.
At least this time it was closer to the shot, and I personally suspect that is what is causing them. Just too much of a coincidence. And the perk of being a picky eater? It’s pretty rare that I try new foods – so that could not be causing this. If I still have splotches tomorrow (which I am sure I will), then it is back to the doctor again. I think it’s time to give up the shots.
Could someone pass the Benedryl? Please?
Some day I aspire to do Polaroid Image Transfers. So cool.
All day long I have been telling people, “Guess WHAT?!? I get to see BARRY MANILOW on Thursday!” Yes, a long-time dream come true. Mike bought the tickets as my birthday present, and I have been giddy about it ever since.
Tonight, my Mom called to tell me that Diana had left a comment that the show was cancelled. CANCELLED?!? How could that BE? I’ve been waiting all my life for this concert, and Barry had the audacity to CANCEL it?!?!??? What?!?
Turns out that he has a severe case of bronchitis and “As a ‘live’ performer, Manilow is unable to sing until he recovers.”
Yeah, LIVE baby. No Ashlee Simpson for Barry Manilow. No Milli Vanilli for him. He is singing LIVE, and if he is sick, he can’t sing.
So my Fanilow dream has been postponed. I won’t get to see him until November 17th. I have two more weeks now to let everyone I talk to in Houston know that I will be there to see Manilow, and they are missing out. Except Diana, she’ll be there too (in seats much better than mine, with backstage passes. *sigh*)
Oh, and the ticket company sent Mike an e-mail today to let him know that the show was moved, so I guess we might have found out eventually. But it was better to learn it here, from another sad Fanilow…
Yep, Kerry lost. Bush won. Fine. I’m at least happy that we finally have a president elected by the popular vote. I still think that the Electoral College should be modified to vote in percentages or it should be abolished completely. I realize that Kerry lost the popular vote, so this wouldn’t have mattered much this time – but it still needs to be changed. I was happy to see that 45% of Harris County (Houston) voters voted for Kerry. It’s nice to know I’m not completely surrounded by Bush supporters. Not that I don’t like Republicans – I agree with them on many points. Just not all.
Tom DeLay was elected again. I’m terrified of what that man might do this time around. I didn’t get to vote against him, as I’m in one of the new districts. I’m still convinced that he is the son of Satan or something equally evil.
Like many people, I’m glad the election is over.
Hmmm… I wonder if Mike can get transferred back to London for the next 4 years…