Simple-Mindz

More updates…

Still talking about this week, a lot has been going on. Some at work, and at home. For one thing, my daughters EEG came out normal, so that is an awesome thing! We went for the follow up today. He said that as long as she does not have anymore “spells” he does not think she will need to come back. But, if she does then we will need to make another appointment.

So far, so good. She has not had anymore. If you ask me though, I think they might have been “panic attacks.”  She was really stressed out with school, teachers, boyfriends and all that. I think she just got too stressed. That and the fact that she was eating those “Jolt” mints like crazy….!

I am happy everything turned out well. That’s muh baybee gurl! I worry bout her!

No more stalking!…

I am happy to say that the stalking has subsided.  I am not feeling on edge and annoyed anymore with the pure bullshit that was going on. Finally things have quieted down and this is wonderful for my stomach!

It got to the point where everytime the phone rang and it was my ex, I swear the acid just started up. I am one of those people that internalize everything - so I think that is why that was happening. I wasn’t all Motrin, ya know?

I am also very excited that the ex is moving on, and actually…has a date tonight!  

(does the snoopy dance)

Maybe, at some point we will be able to speak like humans, should we ever talk again.Honestly, I hope it goes well for him tonight. That way he can be happy. (and not stalk me anymore…lol)

Serious talking…

I know, I wrote about how I would not be talking about Adam and I here. And for the most part I have not. But, we had some serious talking over the last few days and it was really nice.

First, we are both realists. And we agree on a lot of things. But - the reality here is that it is SUPER expensive to travel and/or fly and all that. And considering we both keep getting setback after setback, money wise, we are thinking that maybe we need to wait longer to meet.

This was very upsetting to both of us. Contrary to what some people think - we do not have our heads in the clouds. We know what we are up against and we act accordingly.

We also got to talking about how I just got out of a 5 year relationship and have not even had any “single” time to myself yet. I am NOT one to date. Actually, I hate it, but I am tired of sitting home all the time and I want to have fun. And should I “meet” a nice guy - I want to be able to get to know him and such. And, my ex and I had a pretty open relationship. We were always allowed to date others if we wanted, so i am comfortable with it.

Adam is just out of a 14 year relationship also. I think he needs time to have some fun this summer and “being exclusive” to just me - when I am so far away is not anymore fair to him as it is me.

So, we have decided to take on the “dating” role. And if we are meant to be - it will be. I am not worried though because if anything? He is an awesome friend!

And he really makes me laugh…(ask him about the “vinyl” story someday…lol.)

He is still me hunny though. It is him that I text and talk to all the time. And, when I need a bit of advice - it’s him that I turn too. He is a genuine guy. He made me remember how good it feels to be loved. I have not had that feeling in such a long time, I forgot what it was like.

Ok…..no more mushy!

A few girls are going out tomorrow night and want me to go with them.  I never go out at night - ever.  I am such a computer geek and all. I would rather be fixing my Windows installation then going out for a drink. Yup, I am that bad. As a matter of fact - my “rule” has always been to NOT hang out with my “work buddies.”

Work is work, and my home life is my home life…I am trying to change that though. And my daughter is going away tomorrow and won’t be home till Sunday night…

Sounds like someone needs to party! 

Workie stuff…

Ughhhh…Work has been a bitch this week. My boss was off on Wednesday. Since I gotta do some of his job when he is not here - I was super busy. I do not mind super busy… What I mind is getting paid the crap money I do - and doing his job. Something wrong with that  picture?

I have this thing I have to do - it’s called a documentation checklist. It is the BIGGEST time waster there is. Basically, what it is - is I gotta keep track of all documentation that the therapists do (all 8 of them!) and document all the “notes” that they write and then make sure all the certs are in on time and all that. Make sure the orders are written, care plans updated etc…Whoever is on therapy - I gotta track. The problem is that I keep watch on the paperwork - for months at a time! So, someone who started therapy in June…and is still on therapy two months from now, I gotta be watching.

Anyway. It’s a pain in the ass and it pisses me off. And…hell, I don’t even know what my point is anymore.

Guess I got off on a rant here huh?

Why not date an older woman?

written by Simple-Mindz \\ tags: dating, relationships

What a freakin week I have had. Good Goddess, it’s been busy! I spose that’s good though, because that means Friday gets here that much sooner! Lemme see, where to begin…

Me sickie…

Monday, I woke up with a raging outer ear infection. It was awful. My outer ear was swollen & red. I looked like dumbo in one side.

And dayum….did it hurt. I doped myself up with Motrin & Allergy meds, hoping that would help to reduce swelling, pain & open up anything that might need to drain… (sinuses)

I put up with the pain till Wednesday, then I couldn’t take anymore. I called my PCP and made an appointment. I told my boss I had to leave early, he was ok with that. So I took a taxi to my doctor at 2pm. I got there, and the woman at the desk wanted to see my insurance card. No problem, they didn’t have a copy of it - so I sat down to wait.

(This is where it gets HORRIBLE…)

She called me up to the window to tell me that they could not see me because I was not in their “Network.”

Huh? WTF are you talking about I thought…I was JUST here in Jan.

Ummmm, “Yeah…we are not in your network, and it says Dr. So&so is your PCP now.

Huh?? (starting to panic now)

“well, I have been coming here for YEARS.” Can’t you just bill me for the office visit?”

“Ummmm, no…I am sorry we cannot do that because you have bad debt with us…”

WHAT?  WHAT DO YOU MEAN? I HAVE BAD DEBT? I DON’T OWE YOU ANYTHING!!!”

At this point, I was near tears. My ear was killing me for days and my stomach was outta control with pain because I really cannot take Motrin with my stomach problems.

I said, “wait…when I got this insurance - I chose you guys as my PCP and also submitted my bill for payment. They said all was taken care of and I was “all set.”

She said to me, “I’m sorry, it was denied. So sorry…but we cannot see you today.”

“Here is the number to So and so in billing. Give her a call.”

I walked out and called my cab. THEN called the insurance people.

Pretty much reamed them out a new asshole, nicely, of course

The woman told me where my “new” PCP was, and she told me to give them a call.

When I got home, I called the place - explaining what happened and they “registered” me to their “Network” thingy. The Dr. that I had been “assigned” to was not accepting new patients, but Dr. “So & so” was.

When I was transferred to their office to make an appointment - I once again explained what had happened to me that day and asked her if I could PLEASE see a Dr. there today.

She put me on hold. She came back on the phone a minute later and said, “hunny, where are you and when can you get here?”

Good Lord, I wanted to cry. I told her I am right down the street, and she said - “ok…be here at 3:30.”

I looked at the clock- 3:05.

LUCKILY, my daughters friend was here and was just leaving. He said to me, “I will give you a ride!”

So, I went to my new PCP place, was seen by a Dr. IN MY NETWORK - And lemme tell ya, he was awesome! I am so pleased with this place. He was an older guy, bout 60. Very nice. Actually listened to me and was honestly listening to what I was saying! don’t get that too often.

And I can’t wait to call my old PCP and tell em to F*** Off. After all the years I went to them and they do this to me?  And for a measly $250.00 bucks?

That’s just not right.  

I am so happy though that my ear has been taken care of. I got an antibiotic and my tummy is feeling a bit better because I did not take Motrin half the day yesterday and today. The pain in my ear has subsided and I can actually lie on it again!

He said it is an outer ear infection, But that I should watch for a rash cause it could be the beginning of Shingles.

If it is - then I will need to come back for different meds. Honestly, I do not think it is. I am better now.

But see …there goes my saying of there is always a positive with a negative! can’t have one without the other. 

Why not Date an older woman?

written by Simple-Mindz \\ tags: Ear infection, Primary Care Physicians