Just ducking in quick again…

EDIT: Or not… this post got kinda long on me. Picked up steam as I went.

One of my former workplace besties came to visit me at my current job (and do some shopping there). But she’d said if she hadn’t seen my car in the lot, she would’ve come back another day. Aw…

She hadn’t seen this car yet (AKA Jerry), but I’d told her the make, model, and color.

So that gave me away!

And I’m so glad it did. It was such a JOY to see her again. I asked if I could give her a hug, and she said yeah, seeming kinda like, “well, duh, as if you have to ask.”

She also said that had she not known I was in there, that it was my place of work, and I was on the clock, she never would have recognized me.

She kinda looked me up and down as she said it, so I think maybe it’s not just the new hair? Although it is a BIG change from long and blonde. But I think some of it might be all the weight loss. She definitely mentioned that one of the last times she’d popped in.

But yeah. We caught up. She spilled some tea about the ol’ workplace we once shared, and she asked me to let her know when we get more fall apparel in. Noting that here to hopefully remind myself to do so. Specifically things with a 3/4 sleeve.

I went in early today, for reasons.

BUT we got DELICIOUS pizza, fully taking advantage of a $9.99 large pizza with up to 7 toppings deal. I did 6 toppings on mine and extra cheese. Because you really need the extra cheese at that point, to hold it all together. And, just because. Cheese is good.

I just wanted to come on here, and say a virtual thank you to the universe or what have you, for workplace bestie coming in to visit, and for pizza, and for making it through a day that was a little longer than expected.

I began the day with a recurring chronic health condition acting up so badly I had to ask someone else to get over the counter medicine for me. I told her get as much as you can, but I meant, as many per pack as they have. Like, the fullest possible box. She’d said, “So two boxes?” I said, “Don’t get two boxes, but get as much as you can.” And I offered to pay her back.

In hindsight, that was very unclear LOL.

But I was incredibly stressed and worried that I wouldn’t be able to make it into work at ALL, let alone come in early. I was trying to get it all taken care of ASAP so I could be on my way, and wasn’t thinking calmly enough to say, get a big pack.

She got $60 worth of medication!!!

… SO… now I am stocked?! I will have to check shelf life on each box, and see if it’s worth it to keep all of them. BUT… I wasn’t super clear. And it was VERY kind of her to run to the store for me, when I wasn’t even well enough to do THAT, until after I’d calmed down some, and gotten the meds in me.

I actually apologized for not making it into work any sooner, and explained what had happened, when I got there. My one coworker had said if I needed to, I could just go home, but I insisted I was well enough to stay. Plus, they were unaware that I had gotten texted by someone else who couldn’t come in, hence we were down 2 people, at that point, not just the one she already knew about. I wasn’t about to leave her to finish off the day alone.

What struck me, though, was how CONSIDERATE she was. She asked me if I was feeling any better, toward the beginning of my workday. I answered honestly that I wasn’t yet sure, but that I’d taken stuff, so I should be. And I was, as it turned out.

When I later turned around to look to see who was stepping up behind me, right away, she asked, “What’s wrong?” I reassured her that I was just curious to see who was coming up behind the counter.

As I huffed out some air just out of a little bit of fatigue, as you do, she again asked if I was alright. Told her I just needed to sigh, but I was perfectly alright.

It was good to be cared for today.

My coworker said maybe we’ll have to get pizza EVERY time we work together. I dunno about THAT because that could get seriously expensive, especially once the special ends! But it was a good treat.

One of the customers in my line commented on the pizza as our driver dropped off the boxes, all excited and a little envious. So I told HER about the offer online right now. She said she thought she had some credits for free stuff from them and might need to order some for herself.

All in all, a good day.

And I would say typing this up has made me feel a bit better about it. Now, I’m just tired, but not yet ready to give up and try to sleep. I need some ME time. Beyond surfing social media and checking in with the dating app conversations. I know they say it’s unhealthy to short yourself on sleep just so you can relax. But I feel like I’ve been getting roughly the same amount of sleep as usual? It just hasn’t been as restorative as late. And my sleep didn’t feel that restorative to start.

Again, last night, I dozed off without putting on my CPAP then woke up in the middle of the night and got into it. Last night, I remember being half in and half out of consciousness, and thinking that for some reason I didn’t want to put it on while “X” was also running/a present factor. But I didn’t have a clear idea what the random “X” factor was. The A/C? By then, it was off. So odd.

I never heard back from my nurse practitioner’s office and didn’t think about it, until it was too late into Friday to check in again. I guess I kind of thought calling them once would solve the issue, and I would get my refills. So I am out of one of my meds. I still don’t understand what the problem was?! The pharmacy sent a vague message saying they needed a fresh prescription, but she’d told me she would put in orders for 6 months worth of refills.

Okay having typed out all of THAT, I thought to check the pharmacy app. If I am looking at it correctly, even though it initially gave me the option reviewing all my meds to refill it and prepay for pickup, it ALSO seems to be saying that my insurance doesn’t want to cover the name brand. Even though they already did either once or twice?

The pharmacy will be open tomorrow, even if my prescriber’s office won’t be, so I suppose I can head over there and see what I can find out. I think this is the pharmacy where when you call in they only give you the option to leave a voicemail message for a callback.

GRRR ARGH. Little bit of stress.

BUT… tomorrow, we go to Paranormal Cirque! And dinner first. But… Paranormal Cirque!!!

And overall, the day was good. AND, if I can figure out my medication issue tomorrow, I may only be without that one med tonight, the night before a day off. Assuming it’s in stock.

I’m glad I thought to check the app. It’s just weird though because my prescriber specified name brand medically required? Unless that’s old info? Because I know my old insurance didn’t accept it, even after it went to a higher up office somewhere else for reconsideration. Hm. Will have to talk to a human for clarity.

OH ALSO… kiddo and I had the chance to chat tonight when I got done with work, and she had an AMAZING day scoring early birthday freebies, and rewards, etc., while out shopping. They needed some more cat food, but she treated herself a little, too. And we talked some more about some of the things we could do when she was here.

She even said we could go to Cheesesteak Rebellion!!! She’d said originally she would want to hold off until her boyfriend was with her, since he’s more of a Star Wars fan than she is (it’s a Star Wars -themed cheesesteak restaurant). I can’t wait to see the life-size Han Solo in carbonite again. And I had heard tell of a scandalous bit of Princess Leia cheesecake-style art in the women’s bathroom LOL. Have to see that for myself! AND there are pinball machines to be had!

I told kiddo tonight all about how last year, they offered a discount for anyone in costume, and an extra discount for anyone in Star Wars costumes, around Halloween. We’ll see if that will be an all-weekend thing, or just a Friday thing. If they indeed do it again. But she said she would definitely be down to go on Halloween. We won’t be thematically on-point for the EXTRA discount, but hey, any reason to go out in costume is valid. And fun.

Longer post than I had planned.

Even if I only stay up a LITTLE longer, I still need to get my Wild Mind writing practice in, for the day. I may have also lost count of how many days I’ve done it so far. Will have to go back and look, without fully rereading anything. And I think I’m gonna pre-bed wash my face.

I close out with an image that may not be as creepy as what I’ll see tomorrow, but that I nonetheless find appealing. I don’t need any scary clowns on my site, anyway. This is more than cool enough, with a hint of the goth to it.

Honestly a little concerned that creepy clowns in the dark might be a bit much for me, since even years ago during the day at a Fright Fest parade, they were just on the border, for me. But I will have my friends with me, for bravery. And it will be an experience worth the retelling! No doubt, you will hear about it here.

Peace!