Things Of Note

[fairyrune]

-I continue to remain free of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, impending blindness, and dental cavities. Woot woot!

-The eye doctor gave me some new contact lenses to try. He told me that the Focus Monthlies I had been wearing were top-of-the-line...in 1985. I currently have a pair of Accuvue Oasys in, and other than the fact that I can see, I can't tell they're there. And boy oh BOY can I see! Evidently my astigmatism isn't bad enough to require the astigmatism version, which is fine by me. It would also seem that the prescription in my glasses is a bit stronger than what I actually need. This surprised me, as I was quite certain that I'd turn up blinder. I pick out new frames next week! I tried on a few today, and while I didn't find something I love, I did have the doc put three pairs aside. We also have three more drawers to get through, but alot of it is super-trendy. I want something I'll be able to wear for the next five or so years, especially considering how much these things are going to cost me.

-There were DOGGIES at the eye doctor! Two poodles, one standard and one toy. The standard, Charlie, is my New Best Friend because I played tug with him.

-Today I gathered up all of the cash that was sitting in my room from various holiday and birthday gifts. All told, I deposited almost enough to by myself all of the Lensbaby stuff I want. Instead, I'm sticking it in my savings account. The holidays are coming, and I always hate it when the people I love buy themselves nice things right before the holidays. It makes shopping for them SO MUCH HARDER. My brother almost never fails to buy himself whatever I'm planning on getting him for Christmas right before I do my shopping. At least he gets it before I spend my money, but still! So I'm holding off on buying any of that in case someone wants to get it for me for Christmas.

-I'm feeling peckish, but not dinner-hungry. I was hoping the grocery store would have some hot soup, but they only had chicken noodle and I already have some of that in my fridge. (Home made from scratch by Yours Truly, might I add.)

-I've been feeling somewhat disconnected lately. How are YOU?

Comments

[synnoveaevael.livejournal.com]

VISION!!!!

[fairyrune]

It is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

[odogonefishin.livejournal.com]

up until the games of beerpong begin...

[fairyrune]

Wait. Isn't it good to be able to see during beer pong? I'm confused.

[odogonefishin.livejournal.com]

Depends on who's playing, how much you've had to drink and whether or not I'm fully employing distraction tactics...

[fairyrune]

Ahhhh...I see. [Hyuck hyuck hyuck!]

[grigoricennui.livejournal.com]

Nearsightedness FTW.

J.

[ladyjoust.livejournal.com]

I have lentil AND white bean/veggie/ham soups (homemade, of course) in my fridge. I'd gladly share, were that remotely viable for your dinner needs.

[fairyrune]

Awww...thank you for the thought!

I actually have some lentils in my pantry. I should try my hand at turning them into soup one of these days.

[grigoricennui.livejournal.com]

Beyond diconnected.

Nearly out of service

J.

[mistress-kath.livejournal.com]

You might want to ask your eye doctor about colored contacts for faire, as they have a higher UV rating than the clear ones. I can use Accuvue colors, which have the better UV rating and don't cost much more than the regular lenses. :-)

[fairyrune]

Hrm. Maybe. I usually don't have problems at faire, and I told him that I work there and he didn't say anything. I'll ask, though.

The only problem I have with these new lenses is that they're bi-weekly's. I tend to prefer monthlies.

[mistress-kath.livejournal.com]

For me, blue eyes/coloring/ethnicity puts me at risk for macular degeneration, so I really should wear sunglasses whenever I'm outside. I explained that I can't do when I'm performing or otherwise working at a faire, so my eye doctor did some research and gave me a prescription for Accuvue Colors. There are some better products on the market, but the pricing is insane, so this was a good compromise.

[justducky2204.livejournal.com]

I'd be great of I could sleep!!!

And yay for cancer free!!! :)

[fairyrune]

I feel very lucky, for I have always been a very good sleeper and rarely have trouble doing so.

Fuck yeah yay for cancer free!

[spreadsothin.livejournal.com]

I think a lot of people have been feeling disconnected lately, I think the weird weather might have something to do with it. Do you go to Eyevolution in Nyack? I go there and like them a lot.

What do you put in your chicken soup? I have two small chicken carcasses that I need to boil up. I'm thinking the standard onion, carrots, celery, but am interested in hearing about variations on the theme.

[fairyrune]

Yes I do go there! Funny story: My brother tends bar at Velo, and he came home one day talking about how one of his customers was a Therapeutic Optometrist named Dr. Watson. I asked if he had a friend who smoked a lot of opium and played the violin.

A few weeks later, Rich came home from work at B&N, and told me that he had sold Nation by Terry Pratchett to an eye doctor who had a really adorable business card. I asked if his name was Dr. Watson, AND IT WAS!

I took that as a sign that the Universe wanted me to go there, so I did, and I am very happy!

As for my soup, I found a bone-in chicken breast in my freezer that I didn't have any other use for, so I tossed it in a pot with whatever I had around the house. That turned out to be four cloves of garlic, a palmful of peppercorns, and some dried Italian seasoning. I boiled the heck out of it, strained it, and added carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes the next day after I had a chance to go shopping.

[spreadsothin.livejournal.com]

First of all, I love Velo! I've gone there several times and am going there tonight (although I don't think I know your brother). For the wedding we made vases out of empty wine bottles and Velo was really helpful with donating- I think they donated at least 50, maybe more.

I'm looking forward to hot soup on cold nights! I boiled some chicken with carrots and made a stock before, but it wasn't as flavorful as I'd like. I think I just have to boil things longer.

[fairyrune]

Steve the bartender is my brother. He's tall, skinny, blond-ish, and looks almost nothing like me unless we're standing right next to each other, then you can kind of see the resemblance. Rich and I are going there with the parentals tomorrow!

Or add more stuff! Herbs, veggies, you name it.