Lately, I’ve been living this kind of existence where really, I’m just trying to maintain some sense of happiness in what should be a happy season. Because this year has been hard, full of appointments and meetings and tasks and oh, by the way, all the crap that just keeps coming out of Washington these days.
So even though there’s been some diabetes, I’ve chosen to make diabetes less of a priority this December. That said, here are a few random thoughts, diabetes included:
I had my quarterly appointment with my endocrinologist last week, and since I’m going to have to decide at some point, we discussed pump options. I told her that because I already have the most important pieces, the most appealing thing for me to do for a while is open APS.
That did not go well. Not because she doesn’t think I could handle it. Rather, because she thinks I’d be too obsessed with it… that I would find it hard to leave alone, and it would rule my life. I found her reticence surprising, but her reasoning sound. For now, Open APS is not an option. In fact, she wouldn’t even write a script so I could get reservoirs and infusion sets to use my old Medtronic pump as a backup. I think she really wants me to make a pump decision.
In other news, I’ve been trying out a new timelapse photography app on my phone. Kind of fun to see everything moving in fast motion. I’m trying to find interesting ways to use it.
I’ve been cooking a lot this December. I really do love to cook, though I wouldn’t want to do it for a living. But there’s been a lot of comfort food.
I’m working on configuration of open enrollment on the human resources software at my company for the 22nd year in a row. Basically, I make it so people can make their benefit elections online according to their eligibility, including a somewhat complex rate structure for multiple health plans. Every single time I do this, I realize how lucky I am to have access to a pretty good health plan through my employer. If you don’t live in the USA, you probably don’t understand what I’m talking about, and I hope you never have to.
I’m currently dealing with another medical issue. I don’t know what it is yet, but I hope I find out soon. That’s all I will say about it right now. Just wanted to get it off of my chest.
The Great Spousal Unit and I went to the movie theater last week to see a special showing of the 1954 holiday classic, White Christmas. As we were walking out, I remarked that we saw only two movies in theaters all year: Black Panther (on its opening weekend), and White Christmas.
Our Holiday Open House was a big success again this year. We counted 49 attendees, new and returning. Including a neighbor and a kid from the city he’s mentoring, who we contracted for leaf cleanup in our yard. They happened to arrive just as the party was starting.
When they finished, I went out and told them they couldn’t leave without coming in and hanging out with everyone else for a while. They stayed for a couple of hours, watched the football game in the back room, met just about everyone I know, and left with agreements to clean up leaves in four more yards. One of the best stories of the season, for me and for them.
Finally, I hope you will allow me to wish you the happiest of holiday seasons. Please know that even though it can seem like it at times, you are not alone, and there are resources out there to help you if you’re feeling down. If you have trouble finding them, send me an e-mail and I will try to help you locate them.
From me to you, All The Best this holiday season.
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