More Shots

First things first, I did not want to get up this morning. Isabella woke me at 4 am, and after she repeatedly tapped my shoulder with her paw, I got up and fed her. I had every intention of going back to bed, but I was as hungry as I suspect she was (even though she always has dry food). Anyway, I made some toast and a cup of tea for breakfast and sat down to watch the new episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Second thing, I had my Botox treatment with the new person yesterday. She was very nice, but I miss my former neurologist. The new one was not as quick and efficient as my old one. When my previous neurologist did the Botox injection, she was quick and it felt like just a few tiny pricks (38 to be exact). Now that I’ve started the injections again, they went back down to 31. The new person was much slower and thus the procedure was much more painful. I just hope it was worth it.

Finally, I go this morning to my regular doctor’s office for my influenza and Covid vaccines. I never have much of a reaction to the flu shot except a sore arm. However, I tend to react badly the next day to the Covid vaccine. I run a fever, get chills, and have body aches for about 24 hours. I should wake up feeling fine by Saturday morning, but I dread tomorrow. Hopefully, I won’t react too badly to this current vaccine. Nevertheless, I’ve taken tomorrow off work as a precaution.

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe

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