Bump and shock

Today I went to see a new gynecologist.  I've not had one for 20+  years (I've had to see an Oncology/Gyno).  No nothing is really wrong but I feel it is important to keep up with routine appointments.  So I finally picked one and went.  This isn't a post about my crotch though....Thank God!!  But I feel it is important to set context of the story I want to share.  You girls know what a new gyno does to your thought process.  Let's just say I was a little fuzzy headed and not in my "right mind"  after bearing my neathers to a stranger.

When I parked at the parking garage at the doctor's office, the spot I selected was next to a pole.  I do not have a good history with poles and pillars in parking garages.  I am a good driver though and told myself....Don't forget about this pole!!  Fast forward to 1.5 hours later.  I came out of my appointment and went to the car.  I had to check in with work in my cell phone.  Then when I was ready to leave, there was a  man walking behind  my car.  I was watching him to make sure I was clear.  As you can imagine, I forgot all about the pole until I hear this horrible sound and  my car stopped.  Outside my window, I get a very up close and personal view of the pole/pillar as it is just on the other side of my window.  DAMMIT!!  I have to pull forward.  I don't have the guts to get out and see the damage to the car.  Not even a year old!  Not again!!

I decided while I was out and about, I would take my wrecked and raggity ass car to the car wash to get all the salt off the car. I just knew everyone was looking at my gorgeous black car with the wiped out driver's side.  A pillar of that size can really do a number on the car.  I wondered if I could even get the door open because it seemed to hit the door panel.  That has got to be at least $1500 damage.  I'm going to have to rent a car and have my new car in the shop...and it will no longer smell like a new car.  It will smell like paint.  And I am sad and sick to my stomach.

I finally get home and parked in my lovely heated garage at the condo (I am so damn spoiled).  I take a deep breath and prepare myself to see what damage I did.  At least the salt was gone right??  I look.  I blink.  I looked again.  I can't see a damn scratch.  I run my hand up and down the panel.  The rear view mirror....Notta.  Not a dang thing!!!  It must have been my turned tire that hit the pillar!!!  What freaking grace of God spared me a wrecked car??  I shook my head and simply can't believe it.  How lucky is that?  I have got to pay forward some good karma because it was absolutely in my favor today!!  It is rare that things go my way!  I like it!!

That's what you get for boasting!

I've been pretty happy to make it through the entire Fall and early Winter without getting sick.  But apparently I didn't knock on wood because the end of January, I got attacked by a cold and cough.  Most people don't give it too much thought but for me, it is a full body attack and tends to linger a long time.  In fact, I've been sick for almost a month!!  I did go see the doctor after 2 weeks and got diagnosed with a Sinus Infection and got some cough syrup that is like magic.  It seemed to do the trick to get some good sleep and am starting to feel better but this cough and runny nose still remain. 

So while sick, I've withdrawn from most my social engagements and have stayed to myself so I have very little to share.  Not that I felt terrible but I wanted to be polite and support not sharing my germs.  I wish others were that conscientious.

I hope everyone is staying healthy as well.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Another year rolls around and another Valentine's Day...or as many call it, Singles Awareness Day.  This year, I feel very supported and loved by my friends and family.  Call me silly but my kitties are big loves too.  I admit to staying in bed an extra 30 minutes this morning to snuggle with each kitty.  I had planned to meet some of my Meet Up friends for dinner but I caught a cold/cough 2 weeks ago and it is still here.   So I am staying in and to myself.

Never fear, Dr. T is on the case.  He feels I have a sinus infection so he started me on antibiotics and prescription cough syrup.  The first antibiotic was no fun.  I spent the night with wicked insomnia and itching in places I've never itched before.  So we made a switch out yesterday.

So I am in my condo and doing okay.  I'm tired of being home and I'm wallowing in a messy house that I plan to clean out today.  That also means I have no new stories to share and I am completely focused on being a good cat mom because...well...that is all I got right now.  Haha.

So here is a cute beeboop of Bella's nose.  Today I am going to imagine her nose is a cute pink heart!

She is doing good although I've had problems of her having too much kitten energy...particularly at night.  So I've stepped up my game with "hunting" toys to help with that instinct.  She gets so excited when I get them out in the evening.  But it is doing the trick and she comes to bed tired and quite most the night after an hour of hunting.   Her toys are a laser pointer and a battery operated moving toy.  She also has a basket of toys that she goes and picks out things to play with. She also loved to be held and pet and rewards me with loud instant purrs.  She is so sweet and cute.

I hope you are feeling loved and your heart is full today and every day.