What is on your mind

[DamonK]

Another step taken.

[jac]

The many deep and loving conversations my Spritz and I had this past weekend about our future life together.

Knowing that some things have to be properly timed. I really want to start the Braille course but appreciating that this will have to wait till fall. Preparing for and settling into our family life ii of top priority.

Talking to current and past landlords for further options.

How desperately I want to sleep. Maybe a cat nap is in order.

[TheMerryFairy]

What is on my mind ? Sleep, this new job, little projects I have been working on, special little gifts and the energy that I feel from floating.

[MissItalianDiva]

Everything...very long day and now I can't sleep when I really should be. Time to count some sheep I suppose

[WingsOnFire]

wondering if this cold is trying to kill me. Thankfully I am on prednisone and antibiotics. Too bad I can't take my cough medicine with codiene at work. Well I could but then I would fall asleep. Not good. Lol.

Conversations that were necessary, painful, heartfelt, truthful. Did I mention painful? Honesty is always the best policy. Always. Even when painful.

Other thoughts running through my head.

The 2800 claims I should have done by Thursday but won't.

Hoping they really are getting me help to work those claims.

Friendships I have let go silent out of fear of rejection.

Coworkers who have been so kind to me lately, one of which has become a good friend.

How much I missed my pups and was so glad to see them.

[dixie]

I have such a weird issue. I think I've finally started "tasting" foods. I smoked a hella lot for about 15 years (close to 2 packs a day OR more). Also, I drank NOTHING but Pepsi. So...for the last few weeks I have had no cigs, no soda of any kind, have been eating healthy foods, and am on vitamins and meds (for Type 2 diabetes and was also on Chantix and blood pressure meds but off of those 2 now).

Here is the issue.....I've always loved spicy and bold foods. Now, even bland foods are seeming to be "too much". I freakin love tacos and spicy chili. I literally can not eat either. Not only are these spicy/bold foods bothering my taste buds, but most all foods that I eat do not taste "right" to me.

I can't figure out what the heck is causing it! Is it the lack of smoking and acidic soda? Is it the meds? Or did my taste buds just choose an odd time to do a complete change??

What's up with that???? LOL

[jac]

Crap that just churns my butter...

And the shit of it all is that it's not even me and the issues I use to have with the whole thing anymore but now it's more a matter of concern and sympathy for someone who has been casted a part but not yet ready to make a debute in this play we call "life."

Yeh, I'm sure the person exists, just not added into the grand scheme of things at this time. So, I contemplate the idea of, can one really feel sorry for another they have not even met and possibly never will meet but wonders what lies ahead for them?

Yeh I'm tired and needing my sleep before my midnight shift... Here's where I would be referred to as "cryptic." Peace to you unknown soul... You have my best wishes waiting for you when you enter stage left.

[KCBUTCH]

Hoping the HABS don't give up any more goals to Winnipeg

[KCBUTCH]

Originally Posted by dixie

I have such a weird issue. I think I've finally started "tasting" foods. I smoked a hella lot for about 15 years (close to 2 packs a day OR more). Also, I drank NOTHING but Pepsi. So...for the last few weeks I have had no cigs, no soda of any kind, have been eating healthy foods, and am on vitamins and meds (for Type 2 diabetes and was also on Chantix and blood pressure meds but off of those 2 now).

Here is the issue.....I've always loved spicy and bold foods. Now, even bland foods are seeming to be "too much". I freakin love tacos and spicy chili. I literally can not eat either. Not only are these spicy/bold foods bothering my taste buds, but most all foods that I eat do not taste "right" to me.

I can't figure out what the heck is causing it! Is it the lack of smoking and acidic soda? Is it the meds? Or did my taste buds just choose an odd time to do a complete change??

What's up with that???? LOL

You taste buds will adjust

[starryeyes]

Co-interpreters taking advantage of my professionalism. They know I am always early, so they take the opportunity to be 10-15 late, walk in and disrupt the professor who is in the process of lecturing. This happens often, and it really fucking pisses me off. What is so hard about showing up in time! The worst part is the interpreter offender is a femme friend, so she knows I won't call her out to the agency who hires us. I am going to have to bring it up to her, because it is really bugging me. I made a commitment to honor my "inner goddess" and start pleasing myself, instead of pleasing other people. This is one of those times I need to speak out.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by dixie

I have such a weird issue. I think I've finally started "tasting" foods. I smoked a hella lot for about 15 years (close to 2 packs a day OR more). Also, I drank NOTHING but Pepsi. So...for the last few weeks I have had no cigs, no soda of any kind, have been eating healthy foods, and am on vitamins and meds (for Type 2 diabetes and was also on Chantix and blood pressure meds but off of those 2 now).

Here is the issue.....I've always loved spicy and bold foods. Now, even bland foods are seeming to be "too much". I freakin love tacos and spicy chili. I literally can not eat either. Not only are these spicy/bold foods bothering my taste buds, but most all foods that I eat do not taste "right" to me.

I can't figure out what the heck is causing it! Is it the lack of smoking and acidic soda? Is it the meds? Or did my taste buds just choose an odd time to do a complete change??

What's up with that???? LOL

You've got multiple whammies, possibly.

Smoking and deadening the taste buds with high sugar drinks (I'm a Coke fiend myself) definitely caused foods to taste different and now that that is gone, you will certainly have an adjustment period.

Also, you are in your early 30s. Between 30-40, folks usually find their taste buds changing.

Then you've got some meds that may or may not be affecting flavors as well. Chances are, your system is hyper sensitive right now. I'd stick with the milder stuff until your taste buds adjust a bit and then work your way up. You just may not be into as spicy stuff as you were before. It could be fun, if you think about it. Kind of like a foodie adventure.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Gemme

You've got multiple whammies, possibly.

Smoking and deadening the taste buds with high sugar drinks (I'm a Coke fiend myself) definitely caused foods to taste different and now that that is gone, you will certainly have an adjustment period.

Also, you are in your early 30s. Between 30-40, folks usually find their taste buds changing.

Then you've got some meds that may or may not be affecting flavors as well. Chances are, your system is hyper sensitive right now. I'd stick with the milder stuff until your taste buds adjust a bit and then work your way up. You just may not be into as spicy stuff as you were before. It could be fun, if you think about it. Kind of like a foodie adventure.

I tried Chantix years ago, and it sometimes made food flavors, smells and sounds "too much", like dixie said...Even after I stopped taking it, it took quite some time for those side effects to abate.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I tried Chantix years ago, and it sometimes made food flavors, smells and sounds "too much", like dixie said...Even after I stopped taking it, it took quite some time for those side effects to abate.

Sounds too? That's some powerful stuff there.

How long did it take for those symptoms to stop?

[deb0670]

What's on my mind.. hmm.. what isn't on my mind?
My Mom got her results from her biopsy and she is clean and clear! Yay!
My Step Dad is in good spirits and is painless, just has a hard time peeing and anxious about his upcoming surgery.
My school is going well so far.. i am determined to do well in this class even if i do not understand it.
My soon to be daughter in law can be very annoying at times.
i love her.. but.. *sighs*.
KC: my Mom and Step Dad live in Sacramento.
Thank You very much for Your kindness.
The DayWalkers: If i do have to make a trip out there to help my Mom, hopefully i will get the honor of meeting Y'all.
There is sooo much more on my mind.. but.. somethings are better left unsaid.

[Gemme]

I'm thinking that butterfly gummies are da bomb diggity!

No doubt.

[Bella~Vita]

Hym .... hys coming here till sunday .... I miss us ...

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Gemme

Sounds too? That's some powerful stuff there.

How long did it take for those symptoms to stop?

Without exaggerating (because it felt like a year), it was at least 2 months.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Without exaggerating (because it felt like a year), it was at least 2 months.

That would be weird.

Glad things got back to normal for you!

[WingsOnFire]

so much is on my mind.

[Gemme]

Whoever said 'don't play with your food' obviously never had gummy lobsters on their plate.