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[geekchick]

Today is Sweetmorn, day 37 in the season of Bureaucracy, 3268.

*sniffle* *cough* Allergy season is back, woohoo. I spent a solid five minutes sneezing tonight while getting ready to take a shower that I hoped would help maybe stop my eyes from itching and watering so much that I couldn't see. Disappointing, as it's getting pretty cool here tonight, perfect for keeping the windows open and sleeping bundled up in blankets...assuming that keeping the windows open doesn't cause your head to explode. I actually have health insurance this year, I don't know what's keeping me from finding a doctor and getting some real allergy meds other than serious lack of motivation when it comes to getting anything taken care of that involves going near a doctor's office. It's not fear (unlike my dentist phobia), it's just not wanting to deal with all the hassle.

I wasn't kidding about the whole slumber party thing, I really would like to have one sometime (once y'all wouldn't be forced to listen to me sneeze all night). And unlike many of the ones I attended as a kid, this one would actually be *fun*. =) I think a fair number of us could use a little fun right about now.

I know I had something thoughtful and introspective to say, but my antihistamines are kicking in and I'm doing pretty well to just remain upright. Not that I'll even be doing that for very much longer...

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[telnar.livejournal.com]

Because of all the hassles involved in scheduling medical appointments, I've given up on the concept of "my doctor." It's been a lot easier to just schedule appointments with a family practice group and see whoever is free. Generally, I'm seen on the same day if there is a hurry, or at the time of my choice when scheduling in advance. This has the side effect that I have a much better personal relationship with my lawyer (who I see every year or 2) than any particular doctor (even though I see some medical person twice a year or so). In spite of that, I'd recommend this approach as long as you normally go to the doctor knowing what you want. You can't get much clearer direction than "Hello. Your job today is to prescribe me allergy meds ...."

The slumber party idea really does sound like fun. While I'm local, I'm still a new acquaintance and probably don't qualify, but I hope that you do it and enjoy it. The world needs more silliness.

On a random note, I'm curious about the calendar you use to date your posts. How did the reign of bureaucracy begin, and does it mean the end of time if those of us who battle the bureaucrats of the world manage to bankrupt all the odds makers and win?

Telnar

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[geekchick]

It's been a lot easier to just schedule appointments with a family practice group and see whoever is free.

I used to have Kaiser, so I'd just make an appointment and see whoever happened to be there that day. I'll probably do similar once I pick a doctor's office on the new insurance plan that happens to be taking new patients.

The slumber party idea really does sound like fun. While I'm local, I'm still a new acquaintance and probably don't qualify, but I hope that you do it and enjoy it.

Well, I don't have a firm date at the moment, and I'm all about meeting interesting people. Although I suppose that it might be a bit awkward to meet someone for the first time while wearing pajamas and bunny slippers. ;) Not that it would bother me, but then I'm an odd duck. =)

On a random note, I'm curious about the calendar you use to date your posts.

That, my friend, is a wonderful little piece of perl code called "ddate", or Discordian Date. I can send you a copy if you'd like. It's worth it for the comments alone.

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