Today's news
Oct. 14th, 2004 05:42 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
zestfiveI've not kept up with postings but I've got two things to say for today. The question is do you want the good news or the bad news?
Okay bad news....
Today I got an email from my Dad...he's been really tired lately and discovered higher blood pressure despite a change in blood pressure medicine. He went to the doctor for tests and he learned that his kidneys are begining to fail. He's been a diabetic for 47 years(since age 18) and has always kept pretty strict control of his diet/excercise. A number of years ago, his urine showed some spilled protein so he started eating a lower protein diet and primary vegg. At age 65, he's likely going to be eligible for a kidney transplant but I read stats that 35,000 people await kidneys each year. Dialysis is likely an option and my Dad indicated he knew a man who had a number of kidney transplants and had been on dialysis for years. It makes me very sad because I'm not ready for this. I don't want to lose my Dad. He had hernia surgery about a month or so ago and it was hard on him to recover, this would be all that much harder.
and the not bad news...is what I guess I'd call it.
About 4 months ago, I got contacts again after not having/wearing them for about 4 years. I had such a good deal to get them(free eye exam and lenses were about $40 for 6 months). I had liked my small glasses but was ready to try something new...this was right at the time I quit my full time job to finish up school. At the public library where I work, I'm friendly with most everyone. I especially enjoy ensuring that people that wouldn't normally always have had a warm welcome...feel that the library is where they can come and be welcome...this means the developmentally disabled, people of color, people with less money and etc. There are a couple of older men who are always very friendly, one has a home in Jamacia and the other is from Mexico. The man from Mexico has always commented on how I look since I started wearing my contacts....he likes them. The man from Jamacia whom I ran into yesterday at a store mentioned that he prefers my glasses. This got me thinking...part of me was pissed that they even mentioned something...I'm not here trying to look good for them or anyone else...of course I know that they did not have any evil intentions. I just want to live my life and not worry about people looking at me. I also think this stems from when I was like twelve years old I walked past a construction site and had adult men cat calling me, I was so ashamed and embarassed. I bet most Men don't need to feel objectified by women...I'm interested to hear your opinion...
Okay bad news....
Today I got an email from my Dad...he's been really tired lately and discovered higher blood pressure despite a change in blood pressure medicine. He went to the doctor for tests and he learned that his kidneys are begining to fail. He's been a diabetic for 47 years(since age 18) and has always kept pretty strict control of his diet/excercise. A number of years ago, his urine showed some spilled protein so he started eating a lower protein diet and primary vegg. At age 65, he's likely going to be eligible for a kidney transplant but I read stats that 35,000 people await kidneys each year. Dialysis is likely an option and my Dad indicated he knew a man who had a number of kidney transplants and had been on dialysis for years. It makes me very sad because I'm not ready for this. I don't want to lose my Dad. He had hernia surgery about a month or so ago and it was hard on him to recover, this would be all that much harder.
and the not bad news...is what I guess I'd call it.
About 4 months ago, I got contacts again after not having/wearing them for about 4 years. I had such a good deal to get them(free eye exam and lenses were about $40 for 6 months). I had liked my small glasses but was ready to try something new...this was right at the time I quit my full time job to finish up school. At the public library where I work, I'm friendly with most everyone. I especially enjoy ensuring that people that wouldn't normally always have had a warm welcome...feel that the library is where they can come and be welcome...this means the developmentally disabled, people of color, people with less money and etc. There are a couple of older men who are always very friendly, one has a home in Jamacia and the other is from Mexico. The man from Mexico has always commented on how I look since I started wearing my contacts....he likes them. The man from Jamacia whom I ran into yesterday at a store mentioned that he prefers my glasses. This got me thinking...part of me was pissed that they even mentioned something...I'm not here trying to look good for them or anyone else...of course I know that they did not have any evil intentions. I just want to live my life and not worry about people looking at me. I also think this stems from when I was like twelve years old I walked past a construction site and had adult men cat calling me, I was so ashamed and embarassed. I bet most Men don't need to feel objectified by women...I'm interested to hear your opinion...
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Date: 2004-10-15 11:02 am (UTC)....men are stupid? *grin*
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Date: 2004-10-18 10:58 pm (UTC)I'm opinionated :)
Date: 2004-10-15 02:48 pm (UTC)Your childhood experience may indeed be in the back of your mind when anyone makes a comment about your appearance. People don't look at *me* in that way. I've been relatively invisible my whole life.
My older son, however, is currently dealing with a couple of girls at his new job who can't keep their hands to themselves. He doesn't like it at all. So, I think it can go both ways.
Re: I'm opinionated :)
Date: 2004-10-18 11:17 pm (UTC)