I know this post maybe not appear to be a very happy one this week for The Happy Book but trust me, for me, it is very happy.
It has been another long and too-busy week. But! I got my annual check up done and here I am in the photograph waiting for the bus to take me home. Drivers, you do not know how lucky you are. Half an hour wait for the bus and my back was killing me. To drive there would have taken 15 minutes. For me to bus home, over an hour. Still, it's done and overwith.
This morning I rolled out of bed at 7:20 angry. I usually try and get to the blood clinic before the hospital even opens around 6:30 so I am one of the first in line. Not this year! I put my hair in a ponytail and called a cab. I sat down to see there were almost 30 people ahead of me just to register, god knows how many were already registered waiting for blood work.
The first time I went to this clinic I waited over three hours to get my bloodwork done. Today? An hour and fifteen minutes. But it is done! Oh and BTW in BC I never waited more than 15 minutes.
Every year I get anxious and stressed before I get this stuff done. I had an issue with cancer in the past, one I do not like talking about, so every year they have to check and make sure I am still OK. Once I have been to the clinic I can let go, stop thinking about it and move on with my life. As long as the phone doesn't ring with bad news, life is good.
Next week I have much less planned. I hope to have a little more fun. Maybe get out to the movies or get a bite to eat at a neighbourhood restaurant. I want the serious crap to be over. I am happy that the medical ritual is behind me. Now, my summer can really begin.
12 comments:
I am glad that this is behind you too, Suzie. I wish you increasing health, every day. xoO
waiting for the results is always the stress factor for me - so glad this is behind you - and off you go for some great things ahead - always sending you positive thoughts dear friend~!~
Yay you for taking care of yourself, Suzie! I love Olivia's wish - I wish you increasing health too :) ((hugs))
It is great that you are taking care of yourself. It's not the most fun process, but yes, getting through it means it no longer has to hang on one's mind. I really like that wish, so I'll repeat it too. I wish you increasing health, every day!
Yes I know the feeling well, getting the checks done and out of the way you can give a sigh of relief and get on with things like living!
So enjoy your meal out, have fun and enjoy your week.
Hugs to you.
Today is the first day of the rest of your summer!
Eat well, laugh and play. Give yourself treats now that that ordeal is over! Wishing you all the best!
Well at least as you say it is out of the way. Enjoy your weekend. Hope the suns shines and you get to eat loads of yummy treats :)
Well at least as you say it is out of the way. Enjoy your weekend. Hope the suns shines and you get to eat loads of yummy treats :)
At least it is over and done with! It's awful that the wait was so long, but kudos to you for being proactive with your health. May you receive positive results, my friend, a enjoy blissful days ahead!
It's good that you face the unpleasantness and move past it to the good, than just getting stuck because you don't want to face it. Happy Summer to you!
This is horrible of me to confess, but I have not been checked out in a few years. I know, I know. I even have a friend that has been battling ovarian cancer for over five years now. The doctors told her she wouldn't make it this long, but she's a fighter. I really do need to make that appt. Taking care of me should be at the top of my list of things to do. I will call tomorrow. Thanks for this post and reminding me of what I so badly do not like doing.
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