Rotator Cuff @ MindSay 
I'm Such an Athlete
So yeah... just got back from the doc. Had to get a cortisone shot for my rotator cuff injury. It's an old football injury.
*snarf*
Yeah, I can't even keep a straight face while typing that. The first two sentences are true. The third... well, it is a football injury. A recent one. The "old" part refers to me.
Still... makes me sound like a real ball player, doesn't it, with injuries and cortisone?
*snarf*
Yeah, I can't even keep a straight face while typing that. The first two sentences are true. The third... well, it is a football injury. A recent one. The "old" part refers to me.
Still... makes me sound like a real ball player, doesn't it, with injuries and cortisone?
Follow-up on my post from last week... Ms. All That has accepted the offer of coffee chat. But of course, she's made it perfectly clear that she's sworn off men for a while and needs to heal. I totally understand that. No one knows better than I do how important healing is after a relationship ends (and how much it can fuck up both you and your future relationships if you don't get it).
Besides, even once she's recovered from that, the chances of her being poly are pretty slim. Though, being pagan, she's likely to be more open to it than the average person. Still, that's not even an issue right now. Being her friend, though, definitely is.
Tomorrow night, I was supposed to attend a party that one of my co-workers is having after work. It's an annual bash she throws when the legislative session ends. I've never attended, and thought I would, this year.
But then today, Lilith sends me a text message, inviting me to a comedy benefit for a friend of hers who died. That definitely falls in the "better offer" category, so I'll be doing that. She and I are long overdue for another date, anyway.
Besides, even once she's recovered from that, the chances of her being poly are pretty slim. Though, being pagan, she's likely to be more open to it than the average person. Still, that's not even an issue right now. Being her friend, though, definitely is.
Tomorrow night, I was supposed to attend a party that one of my co-workers is having after work. It's an annual bash she throws when the legislative session ends. I've never attended, and thought I would, this year.
But then today, Lilith sends me a text message, inviting me to a comedy benefit for a friend of hers who died. That definitely falls in the "better offer" category, so I'll be doing that. She and I are long overdue for another date, anyway.
Finally, something that makes me laugh...
So I went to crew today, in spite of it being like, 17 degrees outside. And the boathouse erg room barely being heated. It was pretty good actually. It was an hour long- steady-state erg piece. WHICH MEANS I CAN GO AS SLOW AS I WANT. Provided I finish it of course >.>.... Which I did. My shoulder is clicking in its rotator cuff again. May have to see doctor about it... We watched Shrek (first one) while erging. It made everything better.
In other news: A rather accurate and amusing "this is my personality" quiz. In the form of Obsolete forms of communication/"technology"! Seriously funny..
What obsolete skill are you?
You are 'programming in QBASIC'. This programming language (of which the acronym stands for 'Quick Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code'), which is so primitive that it cannot easily be used for any purpose involving the Internet nor even sound, was current more than a decade ago.You are independent, in a good way. When something which you need cannot be found, you make it yourself. In writing and in talking with people, you value clarity and precision; your friends may not realize how important that is. When necessary, you are prepared to be a mediator in conflicts between your friends. You are very rational, and you think of things in terms of logic and common sense. Unfortunately, your emotionally unstable friends may be put off by your devotion to logic; they may even accuse you of pedantry and insensitivity. Your problem is that programming in QBASIC has been obsolete for a long time.Take this quiz!
Quizilla |
Join
| Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code
In other news: A rather accurate and amusing "this is my personality" quiz. In the form of Obsolete forms of communication/"technology"! Seriously funny..
What obsolete skill are you?
You are 'programming in QBASIC'. This programming language (of which the acronym stands for 'Quick Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code'), which is so primitive that it cannot easily be used for any purpose involving the Internet nor even sound, was current more than a decade ago.You are independent, in a good way. When something which you need cannot be found, you make it yourself. In writing and in talking with people, you value clarity and precision; your friends may not realize how important that is. When necessary, you are prepared to be a mediator in conflicts between your friends. You are very rational, and you think of things in terms of logic and common sense. Unfortunately, your emotionally unstable friends may be put off by your devotion to logic; they may even accuse you of pedantry and insensitivity. Your problem is that programming in QBASIC has been obsolete for a long time.Take this quiz!Quizilla |
Join
| Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code
Absolutely No Mention of Spicy Pork
It strikes me that I haven't really talked much about my shoulder injury. This is odd, since it's pretty much the focal point of my existence, right now. Here's the rundown:
It began in May, when I was in D.C. On an open-air bus ride, while stopped at a red light, I grabbed a low hanging tree branch. When the bus began to move, I didn't let go. No, I don't know why. Stupidity, probably. Anyway, I wrenched my shoulder pretty good.
Had that been it, I probably would've healed up okay. But a few weeks later, ladyluck and I were throwing a football around, out at her place. I guess I overdid it. In fact, at one point, I distinctly felt something go "twang" inside my shoulder. More stupidity ensued, in that I didn't quit then and there.
Over the next few months, the pain slowly increased. In September, I had a cortisone shot, which did absolutely nothing. Of course, my doctor made me wait a full month to make sure it had done absolutely nothing, before sending me to physical therapy.
After a couple/few weeks of physical therapy, it was determined that not enough progress was being made. So last week, I had an X-ray, and on Wednesday, I go to orthopedics.
I have no idea what to expect from orthopedics. Maybe the X-ray will reveal enough. Maybe an MRI is in order. I really, really hope surgery isn't called for, because I'll pretty much be without the use of my arm for three months. Kate has graciously volunteered to be my personal assistant, should that come to pass, but I'd really rather not have it come to pass at all.
Seems like my life is revolving around medical care, these days. In addition to the shoulder thing, I've got dental work coming up, and then there's my ongoing mental health counseling. Tonight, for example, I had the first of three classes (group classes, I'd like to point out) on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Now there's 90 minutes of my life I'm never gonna get back.
There was not one thing covered tonight that I didn't already know. And even if I hadn't known any of it, I could have learned it all on my own in five minutes, tops. I wanted to scream. I certainly hope the next two classes are more enlightening. Maybe it's because I've got a head cold right now, and wanted to just be at home watching a movie and drinking tea, but sitting through the class verged on torture. Yeah, let's chalk it up to that.
Wednesday morning, I also see my therapist again. We'll see how that goes. It's only our second session, and the first one was just the "introductory" session. I really want to focus on the abandonment/attachment issues. It's clear to me that this is a prime area where I need help. Can't seem to manage it on my own.
In other news, I sent a check off to Lorelei this morning, to pay the costs for our divorce. She did the paperwork, so once she files it, she'll send it to me for my signature. After she gets it back from me and takes it to the courthouse, we'll be officially divorced in 90 days.
Lor was a bit miffed at me, though. When we talked before Thanksgiving, I told her about Kate. No, she wasn't upset that I was developing feelings for someone else. She was upset that I hadn't told her sooner. And I can understand that. I probably should have. I mean, that's what friends do.
She's urging me to be very cautious, though, especially given one thing that Kate continuously brings up. Last night, for example, she again mentioned that she didn't want me to think she was leading me on. She knows I'm being optimistic about us having something beyond friendship in the future, but she herself doesn't know if that will happen or not.
I explained to her that she's made this perfectly clear, from the beginning. I keep my hopes up because I want to, not because of anything she's doing. And I told her that I really do understand the head space she's in, that she can't possibly know how she's going to feel about anyone, at this point. I mean, when your marriage ends, especially when it ends badly, you're fucked up for quite a while. I definitely know that from experience.
From Lor's perspective, though, Kate's continual mentioning of this is her polite way of saying, "Get over it, dude. Ain't gonna happen." Of course, Lor's perspective is rather tainted from her own bad experiences. Of course, when her guy says he's not in the right frame of mind to make such a decision, it's because he's still married! Not really the same sort of situation at all.
Still... I can't say that this thought hasn't crossed my own mind. But Kate has been honest with me all along. I trust that, if the day comes when she truly is sure that nothing will happen with us, she'll say so. As for me... well... I continue to believe that we'd be really wonderful together. I mean, we're already pretty positive influences on each other, I think. And I sure don't see that changing any time soon.
It began in May, when I was in D.C. On an open-air bus ride, while stopped at a red light, I grabbed a low hanging tree branch. When the bus began to move, I didn't let go. No, I don't know why. Stupidity, probably. Anyway, I wrenched my shoulder pretty good.
Had that been it, I probably would've healed up okay. But a few weeks later, ladyluck and I were throwing a football around, out at her place. I guess I overdid it. In fact, at one point, I distinctly felt something go "twang" inside my shoulder. More stupidity ensued, in that I didn't quit then and there.
Over the next few months, the pain slowly increased. In September, I had a cortisone shot, which did absolutely nothing. Of course, my doctor made me wait a full month to make sure it had done absolutely nothing, before sending me to physical therapy.
After a couple/few weeks of physical therapy, it was determined that not enough progress was being made. So last week, I had an X-ray, and on Wednesday, I go to orthopedics.
I have no idea what to expect from orthopedics. Maybe the X-ray will reveal enough. Maybe an MRI is in order. I really, really hope surgery isn't called for, because I'll pretty much be without the use of my arm for three months. Kate has graciously volunteered to be my personal assistant, should that come to pass, but I'd really rather not have it come to pass at all.
Seems like my life is revolving around medical care, these days. In addition to the shoulder thing, I've got dental work coming up, and then there's my ongoing mental health counseling. Tonight, for example, I had the first of three classes (group classes, I'd like to point out) on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Now there's 90 minutes of my life I'm never gonna get back.
There was not one thing covered tonight that I didn't already know. And even if I hadn't known any of it, I could have learned it all on my own in five minutes, tops. I wanted to scream. I certainly hope the next two classes are more enlightening. Maybe it's because I've got a head cold right now, and wanted to just be at home watching a movie and drinking tea, but sitting through the class verged on torture. Yeah, let's chalk it up to that.
Wednesday morning, I also see my therapist again. We'll see how that goes. It's only our second session, and the first one was just the "introductory" session. I really want to focus on the abandonment/attachment issues. It's clear to me that this is a prime area where I need help. Can't seem to manage it on my own.
In other news, I sent a check off to Lorelei this morning, to pay the costs for our divorce. She did the paperwork, so once she files it, she'll send it to me for my signature. After she gets it back from me and takes it to the courthouse, we'll be officially divorced in 90 days.
Lor was a bit miffed at me, though. When we talked before Thanksgiving, I told her about Kate. No, she wasn't upset that I was developing feelings for someone else. She was upset that I hadn't told her sooner. And I can understand that. I probably should have. I mean, that's what friends do.
She's urging me to be very cautious, though, especially given one thing that Kate continuously brings up. Last night, for example, she again mentioned that she didn't want me to think she was leading me on. She knows I'm being optimistic about us having something beyond friendship in the future, but she herself doesn't know if that will happen or not.
I explained to her that she's made this perfectly clear, from the beginning. I keep my hopes up because I want to, not because of anything she's doing. And I told her that I really do understand the head space she's in, that she can't possibly know how she's going to feel about anyone, at this point. I mean, when your marriage ends, especially when it ends badly, you're fucked up for quite a while. I definitely know that from experience.
From Lor's perspective, though, Kate's continual mentioning of this is her polite way of saying, "Get over it, dude. Ain't gonna happen." Of course, Lor's perspective is rather tainted from her own bad experiences. Of course, when her guy says he's not in the right frame of mind to make such a decision, it's because he's still married! Not really the same sort of situation at all.
Still... I can't say that this thought hasn't crossed my own mind. But Kate has been honest with me all along. I trust that, if the day comes when she truly is sure that nothing will happen with us, she'll say so. As for me... well... I continue to believe that we'd be really wonderful together. I mean, we're already pretty positive influences on each other, I think. And I sure don't see that changing any time soon.
Mark Prior, Disabled Again
The Chicago Cubs placed Mark Prior on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with shoulder tendinitis, a move that could mean an end to the right-hander's season.
Prior has been on the DL eight times in his four-year career in the majors, including three this season. The latest trip comes after he allowed five earned runs in three innings in an 8-6 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday.
Prior didn't feel anything wrong with the shoulder, but a loss in velocity in the third inning led the team to send him back to Chicago for an MRI on Friday, which showed rotator cuff tendinitis.
The Cubs want Prior to rest for three weeks before throwing again, which could mean the end of his season if he doesn't have time to make enough rehab starts before rejoining the Cubs.
Wood Has Torn Rotator Cuff
Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood will be out at least four weeks after an exam revealed a partial tear in his right rotator cuff.
Wood underwent an arthrogram at Northwest Memorial Hospital Friday. The team said Saturday the options are conservative treatment or possible arthroscopic surgery on Wood's shoulder. A final decision has not been made yet on treatment.
Wood had undergone an MRI on June 26 in Cincinnati, but that did not include an arthrogram, which is more detailed and provides more information, the Cubs said.
Wood, 29, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last Aug. 31.
Wood began the season on the disabled list. After being activated, he went 1-2 with a 4.12 ERA in four starts before going back on the injured list June 7. He was on the DL three times last season, the final time on Aug. 30, one day before his surgery.
Wood had a huge year as a rookie in 1998 as he had a 20-strikeout game in his fifth major league start and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Quick Links
Latest Comment
Re: Obama…Fuck That Arab Muslim Bastard - I think that your point is that if hanging a likeness of Obama is...
| Terms of Service
| Privacy Policy