Hello Tiffy!

I have got the worst headache right now…. I am thinking it is because of my contacts. I am anxiously awaiting my medical and vision insurance so I can get some extremely important things done. For one, I need to have my girly bits looked at, as you may remember earlier this year I had something called a Leep Procedure, and the worst part of it is that I need regular check ups to make sure that the problem does not come back (which means I would need it again). The way it is supposed to go is you have the procedure, and then go back to the OBGYN every 3 months for 1 year. If you have negative check ups for 1 year in a row you are considered cured, basically. I had my 1st checkup in May and received the wonderful news that I was all clear. Then I moved in July, and my next check up was due in August. Since then I have had no insurance and these kind of things get expensive.

I was told by my new employer that I will get my insurance very son but I don’t know what date yet. Either this week or next week. I didn’t realize how many other ailments I actually had until I had to go without prescriptions or insurance. Of course there is the birth control which has been put to the wayside for now. Don’t worry I shouldn’t have babies anytime soon, but I would really love to get on that again ASAP! I also use a nighttime asthma inhaler for something they call nocturnal asthma. Basically, it is not severe asthma, however at night (sometimes) I may wake up with my lungs congested or wheezing. It caused a real problem until they put me on this stuff called Advair and my life was great and I never had any problems, but I ran out about 3 weeks ago and I am needing to use a standard asthma inhaler which I just had around (I havent needed it since I got on advair) more often which trust me - sucks! I probably won’t die or suffocate, but I really need to get back on that so I can get some better rest. Stress makes it worse.

My final ailment is my vision! I brought one new paid of contact lenses with me when I moved, and I started using them the 2nd week or so that I moved here. I was going to the eye dr and was going to pay full price for a new set of lenses and an eye exam, but then I found out I was getting my new job so I thought I would wait until I was covered. Well the lenses in my eyes are for 2-week wear — and I am now on month 3 with them on! So, they are causing me issues as well, and my eyes are itchy and scratchy sometimes, other times I think they are giving me a headache, in other words, they are not comfortable. My glasses are outdated, so I can not wear them to drive or work - I know, I know, it sounds as if I am falling apart, and it feels like it, too! I know health in general is important and I should put it first but you know how it is, I keep telling myself to wait it out and then I will not only avoid extra debt but I will kick myself later thinking why do I have this huge bill I should have waited! It is so frustrating. So  yes I can’t see, can’t breathe, and I just hope that my insurance goes through with this paycheck on Friday so I can get myself fixed (but it isn’t likely).

I swear, I got the best sleep ever last night! I haven’t woken up feeling so not-zombie-like in weeks! Yes! I can go conquer the world today!