Tale of a Shooting Star…

Well, I made it in one piece. A little worse for wear, but it was a long day on Saturday. Our flight was delayed by two hours, most of which we spent sitting on the plane at the gate. First, they couldn’t find a pilot for the flight and then there was a problem with the left landing gear strut. We pretty much took it in stride, though, with just a few grumbles between us, but nothing like a woman two rows ahead of us who was dropping f-bombs and using all sorts of hideous language.

By the time we landed, most people had missed their connecting flights. I felt pretty bad for them, as it meant that they would be staying overnight in Salt Lake City. We finally arrived at our hotel at 11:00 PM local time (which felt like 1:00 AM to us). Terry waited in line to get us checked in, only to find that they were unable to find our reservation in their system. At this point, I was going to pass out in their lobby, whether they like it or not. 😉 They were able to get things straightened out, though, and we finally made it up to our room.

Of course, because the flight was so delayed (and they was no meal served on the flight, just snacks), we were ravenously hungry by the time we checked in. But the kitchenwas already closed for the night. So we went to bed with no dinner. Isn’t that a form of punishment? 😆

All is well now, though. I didn’t perforate either eardrum on the flight, though portions were mildly uncomfortable. I’m still chugging antibiotics, antihistamines and Sudafed, though I’m going to try to back off on the Sudafed. I think today is the last day of antibiotics, so maybe things will go back to normal soon. The sooner I can get my energy back, the happier I will be. I was winded yesterday evening just walking a few blocks, so I would dearly love to get back to normal. My body is still on Eastern time. I have a feeling that will change just in time to leave again. 😉

So, here I am, on a bright and beautiful Monday morning, with a high speed Internet connection that really isn’t that bad and I’m going to actually do some work. Unfortunately, the wireless access doesn’t work correctly – it keeps dumping me off and is as slow as dial-up, so I’m tethered to the desk, but I am so happy just to have access, I don’t care where I get it from!

They are experiencing an unusual heat wave here, so it is sunny, gorgeous and in the 70-80 degree range. I need to make sure that I get outside for a little bit each day and soak up the sunshine. I also want to try out their fitness area, too. So, I have a feeling that I will end up taking a few vacation days while I’m here, but I’ll just track my hours. After all, I’m all setup for work, so there is no excuse, except the wonderful world waiting right outside of my window. 😀

I hope that everyone has (had) a happy Monday!

Me, not my sinus infection. At Terry’s urging, I went to the doctor yesterday to get checked out. I told her that I had to get on a plane tomorrow afternoon. She then took stats and looked in both of my ears. Her response was, “How long do we have to get you better?” So, I went to the pharmacy and came home loaded up with things to swallow, things to snort, more things to swallow and a strong desire not to perforate an eardrum on the way to Utah. The doctor said that inside my left ear looks like a big, yellow balloon. Woohoo! Terry’s comment was that from what he’s heard, at least it feels better once the eardrum bursts. Gee, thanks honey! 😆

I’ve been taking it easy the past few days, staying home from work, trying to get lots of rest. Oh yeah, I was supposed to be drinking lots of water. Shucks. I had better get on that. I woke up with a sinus headache this morning. Everything shifted to the left side a day or so ago, so that pretty much supports the doctor’s conclusion that the right side is clearing out. I took some Sudafed (you know, the good stuff that you actually have to ask the pharmacist for now *much rolling of the eyes and a few grumbles about the majority having to pay for the stupidity of a few*), some Excedrin and laid with my face on a heating pad for a little while and the pain went away. I was sorely tempted to call the doctor’s office this morning and ask for her to phone in some knock-out pills so that I could just be passed out through the whole flight. Somehow, I didn’t think that would go over well. 😉

I am resigned to my fate, whatever it may be, but I would certainly appreciate some healing thoughts, if you have any to spare. I never used to have sinus problems before a year ago. Phooey!

On the weather front, ice has been spitting out of the sky all day, with no end in sight. Airlines have already cancelled flights, so we’ll be keeping a wary eye on Delta’s website for the next 24 hours before we leave for the airport. I probably won’t check in again until sometime Monday. We’ll be packing up and leaving for Terry’s dad’s tonight, provided the roads are passable, then going to the airport about this time tomorrow and skiing all day on Sunday (hopefully).

I wish I could take Phoebe with me. It would be so comforting to have her in the hotel with me during the day while Terry’s gone. 🙂 But I’m taking work, a couple of books, some drawing materials, a Gameboy and lots of stitching with me, so if I end up bored, it will be my own fault. Heehee!

Well, the dryer just stopped and I’m still thinking of things to be packed, so I should go. Besides, now might be a good time for a nap!

Diagnosis: sinusitis migrainus ouchus 🙁

I have a whole new respect for shop owners. It’s hard to run a business with a migraine. I pushed through it anyway and then had to take the medicine that mandates sleepy time.

I stayed home all day and tried to soothe my pain by fondling my stash and buying a few threads from myself. The Belle Soie silks from Crescent Colours are really luscious and I just couldn’t hold out anymore. 🙂

Last night, we bought Terry some clothes for his conference and new luggage. The funny thing is that, for once, buying something actually made me happy. I had fun playing with my new suitcase and packing it. Sounds silly, but it’s true. I also had fun picking some fibers tonight. Yummy… 🙂