I discovered that I am unable to upload photos to my blog and haven't figured out why. It will have to wait until I see Ben again to have him take a look.
I got back home a week ago, on the 3rd and Ben picked me up at the airport. I couldn't believe how few people were there - I went straight to the restroom and then headed to baggage claim and there was my bag. I texted Ben at the phone lot and he picked me up within 5 minutes. We stopped at Andale Taqueria and had some time to catch up on the last two weeks, their trip to Steamboat Springs and mine to AZ.
I made sure to give Joey lots of love when I walked into the apartment, he was jumping for joy. I got unpacked and spent the rest of the night just loving on Joey who didn't want to leave me out of his sight for an instant.
I woke up the next morning feeling crappy again - now it seemed like my allergies were turning into a cold or sinus infection. I caught up on my laundry (two huge loads) and laid around the rest of the day - matter of fact, for the next 2-3 days.
I had an appointment for an oil change on Monday and all was good except that they recommended shocks and struts as they were showing signs of wear and appeared to be the originals (my car is 20 years old) to the tune of $1700. I sent the estimate to Tom to look over and he didn't totally agree - his feeling was that if the steering wheel didn't pull in one direction or the other and didn't behave strangely while driving, and based on the photos in the estimate, he wouldn't do the repair until definitely needed. I then remembered that at some point since I owned the car that they had been replaced. Sure enough - 10 years ago there was a recall and they were both replaced so that disproves the 'appears to be original' and I will take Tom's advice and keep on driving it the way it is. I do need to have my tires checked out and may be due for new ones - again there is a lot of warranty left on them but the time allowed may have expired.
Yesterday I had my annual checkup with my dermatologist and was told that my alopecia is under control and I don't need to come back unless I have a problem. I did learn that I have Rosacea on my face and he ordered a prescription to take care of that.
