sick again

 Woke up with a UTI that hurts so bad my arms and legs feel weak from the pain overload. Definitely not going to able to work tonight, which involves standing for hours. I called out for today and tomorrow morning. I called the closest UrgentCare clinic and was able to get a 2:20pm appointment. I arrived at 2:00, filled out paperwork, and waited. They were able to see me at 3:35pm. Once I got in, the nurse and PA were both very nice. I got a new prescription for Macrobid. Tonight, I'm already feeling better, not because of the Macrobid but because of the emergency CIPRO in my stash that I took while waiting to be seen by a medical professional. Thank heavens for that stash! I'll start the new antibiotics tomorrow morning and hope for the best possible recovery.

I don't know what brought this infection on this time. The questionable sushi I got a couple of days ago from MonsterMustDie, who had the best intentions bringing it home from me? I had a belly ache that night and the next day. The sake he also brought me that I had last night? Too many probiotics? I need to figure this out.

Holiday Weather

 This year was the coldest overall Christmas holiday I've seen. Low temperatures and high winds made stepping outdoors for anything other than travel not an option. At least it was very dry so there was little danger of ice other than the usual preparation for cold pipes. Hoses were drained, spigots were covered, and interior cabinet doors were open to let the plumbing be heated by the ambient room temperature. 

It was a pizza holiday again. We had pizza with the Karen and Bob's family in Greensboro on Christmas eve. They were lucky enough to have all of their family with the for Christmas, including two grandchildren and it was a fun and warm night. Then we had pizza dinner and Hallmark movies with Jennifer, Gaby, and Dean near Charlotte, NC on Christmas day.

New Year's eve was foggy and misty all day and night. The fog is still spectacularly dense on New Year's morning.