Testing 1-2

I couldn't get my blood test yesterday because I forgot that you're supposed to fast for a lipid profile (cholesterol check). So I fasted today and went to this little doctors office in Waynedale between the library and the radio station. I didn't even know it existed, but they are affiliated with PA Labs, which I'm hoping is as cheap as they advertise. And I was just thinking, but out of the probably 8 people that were there, I was the only white person who was born in the US. I didn't even notice. Everyone was very nice. Even the guy next to me who smelled like Vicks. I like that smell.

So, after a nice lady took my blood and we chatted about the tornadoes in Virginia, I stopped at McDonalds to end my morning fast. I got my favorite - a sausage, egg, and cheese mcgriddle. Mmm. I always feel like crap AFTER I eat those things, but they taste sooooo good. Daughter Carrie got me hooked on them. I don't eat McDonalds very often anymore - not since, you know, I have a CHOLESTEROL PROBLEM. It is actually amazing how eating different foods can make you feel so much different too.

Last night my wonderful wife made me lima beans. I LOVE lima beans. I actually like all kinds of beans (especially green ones), and peas, brussel sprouts, cauliflour, and stuff like that. Not spinach though. Part of what makes me-lady so wonderful is because she makes me things like lima beans and she DOES NOT LIKE THEM. She's like that though. :) Chicken sandwich with tomato and lettuce, lima beans, and mac & cheese. And a tall, smooth glass o water.

Speaking of stuff I like... for some reason I have developed this hankerin' for the tv shows 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Medium.' I don't know why, because Deal or No Deal seems so stupid, but I almost always watch it if I see it's on. And Medium is one of those shows that I just can't quit watching once I start. Those are really about the only current shows we even watch though. Just never got into Dancing With The Stars or American Idol and all that. I often wonder about fasting from tv entirely. I don't think it would be that bad. I would miss the 3 or so episodes of Seinfeld everyday (though I think I would be better for it - and I don't watch it every day anyway); oh, and I guess I do watch Around The Horn and PTI several days a week. I dunno.

You know, and I really think I need to quit thinking of my job so much in terms of "office hours." I am a creature of habit, and I also have a real "blue collar" mindset when it comes to work. Like, if I'm not in my office I'm not working. And that's not the way it is. Plus, I think I need more people-interaction for my emotional well-being too. As long as I have a certain amount of alone time too. I wish our church was located in more of a community. Instead we're in the middle of several communities, with no real identity in any of them. I also wish I lived in town. I'm not a country-livin' kind of person. But I do like our house - as small as it is even. Oh well.

I guess I need to brush my teeth now and get to work. Someone told me you shouldn't brush your teeth before a cholesterol check. Which is cool by me. I don't know why I have never liked brushing my teeth. I only did it 4 times on vacation. I mean, I usually do it most days. But often on my day off I will "forget." One of those things, I guess.

Peace peeps. Out and in.