Hello all, my horners syndrome is getting worse lately and my eye is seeming to be a lot more closed, it is hard somedays to have any light or be outside if it is really nice out. if you do not know what horners is here is the definition is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. It indicates a problem with the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system. Medical imaging and response to particular eye drops may be required to identify the location of the problem and the underlying cause.[1]
My biggest problem with this is it also causes unbarable headaches and I can barely function somedays due to the pain and they can not treat Horner's Syndrome appropriately until they find the underlying cause, so for now I take different pills trying to stop the headaches and subside my pain, basically meaning that I just have to live with this, not a lot of fun or anything that I care to live with ever.
Yesterday the headaches and pain were so bad that on Sunday night I did not get to sleep until around 5am and then was awake by 7:30am, so I managed to get a whole 2 and 1/2 hours sleep. yuck. I phoned my doctor and he managed to get me in right away to see him. Thank god, so we rode our bikes downtown and Matt came with me to the doctor. To say the least the headaches are just getting worse and so is my eye. I need the doctors to find out the cause soon, this is becoming a hassle for living my daily life and is also affecting Matt as when I am sick and have headaches, he is so concerned and tries so hard to help me deal with the pain.
I am still on my tylenol 3 for the headaches and also another pill and now on oxycodene as well for the pain, at least on that last night I got some sleep. Felt so good to get my 7 hours of sleep.
So there you go, hopefully they will find the cause soon and be able to treat that and then with any luck the headaches will stop. Have a great day.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
A week in review
Our week has been very subdued and we have been flying under the radar as of late and both been back and forth with different days of sickness here. I have had the most upset stomach ever this last week and that is okay as I know it is from the tylenol and at least the headaches seem to go away with the more I take.
Headaches seem to be getting worse for me lately and yesterday I could barely see out of my eye and this was a real hassle. Oh well life goes on and so do we right?
I have been working in the garden all week and doing stuff around the house and little by little feeling a sense of accomplishment. It is all good. Yesterday I sewed two sets of drapes for the front doors. They look really good and forgive me for saying but now if I come down the stairs in the middle of the night for a glass of water or something I don't have to get dressed or throw on my robe, uh perfect.
You know how it is , you get up in the middle of the night, can't sleep and don't really feel like looking for something to throw on , you just wanna go and sit on the couch and grab a cupcake and a glass of pop, just relax and be you.
last night Miss Mara came by and made cupcakes with Matt, well Matt was suppose to help, but to no avail he did a little and then let her take care of it, she is an amazing baker, my god, it is amazing I don't weigh 400 lbs with a neighbor like that.
As I said before I also managed to get some of the electrical I ran all hooked up and a few more to go, lots more to run and things are looking great, everything working perfectly thus far, I am happy and so is Matt. So that is all for now, it is the weekend and we are just relaxing, will do some more sewing tomorrow if I can muster the energy and get through it all. So for now I bid you all an amazing weekend and will be back soon.
By the way I need everyones supports and comments on why I would be a great contestant and addition to the big brother Canada house. Wish me luck and please leave comments as to why I should be on the show.
Headaches seem to be getting worse for me lately and yesterday I could barely see out of my eye and this was a real hassle. Oh well life goes on and so do we right?
I have been working in the garden all week and doing stuff around the house and little by little feeling a sense of accomplishment. It is all good. Yesterday I sewed two sets of drapes for the front doors. They look really good and forgive me for saying but now if I come down the stairs in the middle of the night for a glass of water or something I don't have to get dressed or throw on my robe, uh perfect.
You know how it is , you get up in the middle of the night, can't sleep and don't really feel like looking for something to throw on , you just wanna go and sit on the couch and grab a cupcake and a glass of pop, just relax and be you.
last night Miss Mara came by and made cupcakes with Matt, well Matt was suppose to help, but to no avail he did a little and then let her take care of it, she is an amazing baker, my god, it is amazing I don't weigh 400 lbs with a neighbor like that.
As I said before I also managed to get some of the electrical I ran all hooked up and a few more to go, lots more to run and things are looking great, everything working perfectly thus far, I am happy and so is Matt. So that is all for now, it is the weekend and we are just relaxing, will do some more sewing tomorrow if I can muster the energy and get through it all. So for now I bid you all an amazing weekend and will be back soon.
By the way I need everyones supports and comments on why I would be a great contestant and addition to the big brother Canada house. Wish me luck and please leave comments as to why I should be on the show.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
More and More Renovations
Well it has been another very busy week and I am not sure where I have left off with what I have told you all about our renovations so here I go and I will tell you a few more things we have accomplished and a lot more of what we have to do.
To start off I have to say I rewired the garage and put up out door lights outside the garage and installed a ceiling fan inside the garage to help cool off and circulate the air in their. I am actually getting good at his stuff. Monday I did some work in the garden and same with Tuesday and I weeded the driveway, so many little things to get done and out of the way, but it sure is fricken nice to be getting things done and even nicer when the neighbors notice. Yesterday we finally got our gas stove hooked up and the gas ran to the deck for our Bar B Q whenever we can find a bloody conversion kit for it, will be so nice not to have to run and grab propane every damn time, hard to do without a car.
Also yesterday afternoon I hooked up some of the new electrical that I have ran, I am really quite happy and proud the shit actually worked and also the house didn't burn down. Just kidding. I am doing quite well on everything I have had to do here in the house and so is Matt, this will be our little masterpiece when we are all finished and everything is done we will have a kick ass fucken house.
The dogs and cats are doing very well with all the renovations as well in the house and have gotten quite use to the turmoil and mess and noise that we seem to make all day long while we are working, gotta love how they just get used to everything.
Sparky and Nadia have been out everyday and Sparky seems to stay out all day and then he comes home around 7 every night. I am not sure what he is doing out there for so long , but every once in a while he brings home a lovely gift and meets us at the back door with one of his kills from the week. Always nice, but what the hell can you do, the circle of life as they say.
Nadia has brought her fair share back here as well including one that was totally alive and got loose in the house, always fun to try and catch a bird flying around your house and hiding behind appliances, not so much fun to move damn it.
Rogue and Storm love the neighborhood and also love their little walks around the block and here when we go out side for our little breaks and a nice cold ice tea or cooler after the hard days work is done. I just have to say again that we really love our little hood and we are doing quite well here. Happy Happy Joy Joy.
Life is good , need I say more, not tonight, but soon.
To start off I have to say I rewired the garage and put up out door lights outside the garage and installed a ceiling fan inside the garage to help cool off and circulate the air in their. I am actually getting good at his stuff. Monday I did some work in the garden and same with Tuesday and I weeded the driveway, so many little things to get done and out of the way, but it sure is fricken nice to be getting things done and even nicer when the neighbors notice. Yesterday we finally got our gas stove hooked up and the gas ran to the deck for our Bar B Q whenever we can find a bloody conversion kit for it, will be so nice not to have to run and grab propane every damn time, hard to do without a car.
Also yesterday afternoon I hooked up some of the new electrical that I have ran, I am really quite happy and proud the shit actually worked and also the house didn't burn down. Just kidding. I am doing quite well on everything I have had to do here in the house and so is Matt, this will be our little masterpiece when we are all finished and everything is done we will have a kick ass fucken house.
The dogs and cats are doing very well with all the renovations as well in the house and have gotten quite use to the turmoil and mess and noise that we seem to make all day long while we are working, gotta love how they just get used to everything.
Sparky and Nadia have been out everyday and Sparky seems to stay out all day and then he comes home around 7 every night. I am not sure what he is doing out there for so long , but every once in a while he brings home a lovely gift and meets us at the back door with one of his kills from the week. Always nice, but what the hell can you do, the circle of life as they say.
Nadia has brought her fair share back here as well including one that was totally alive and got loose in the house, always fun to try and catch a bird flying around your house and hiding behind appliances, not so much fun to move damn it.
Rogue and Storm love the neighborhood and also love their little walks around the block and here when we go out side for our little breaks and a nice cold ice tea or cooler after the hard days work is done. I just have to say again that we really love our little hood and we are doing quite well here. Happy Happy Joy Joy.
Life is good , need I say more, not tonight, but soon.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Our Saturday Night
Last night was amazing and we had a small get together and Bar B Q. It was amazing and so much fun, Matt made Rotiserie Chicken and his famous bar b q ribs, I made fresh spinach salad from the garden and a fruit salad. We also had fresh veggies and dip which Nancy brought over.
The company last night mad it a perfect night and let me just tell you we had the most amazing mix of people here for dinner and for conversation and drinks. Wayne came over with Jade and brought us Macaronni Salad, Wayne Howell also came by and had dinner, It was so nice to see him and visit and show everyone our home. Our neighbors Mara and Jeff were also here for dinner and as always they are a great time and always a joy to be with. Nancy and Ann also were here with Anns new puppy Ben, He is so cute and so active, not sure I could do the puppy thing again.
Later on Louisa from 3 doors down dropped by as well and she is just a riot, we are so lucky again to be where we are and have the neighbors we have here.
I want to thank Nancy for all the lovely veggies and snacks she brought over for us, amazing and this dip she brought was just terrific.
We all sat out back on the deck until 1am when people slowly departed, Matt, Louisa, Jeff and I were there till well after 1:30, god what a blast and so damn much fun, can't wait to do this again.
Yesterday morning we did a garage sale and that was also a lot of fun and we made a few extra dollars which was great and an added bonus.
Also this week I got what I think may be a job to give us a bit of extra money, yay! I am going to go and decorate a house and organize it for one of our neighbors which will be so much fun for me as it is something that I truly enjoy. I am so happy to be here.
Also for those who do not know I am auditioning for Big Brother Canada and already started to make my new Audition tape, I may have the chance to live out a life long dream and go on a reality tv show. Wish me luck. Love you all and have a great night, be back soon. Tomorrow I have to finish running electrical in the house and get things up and running and all new here in the house. I have to say I am doing quite well at it and I am so happy with the progress we have made here in the house. Matt and I are an amazing team.
The company last night mad it a perfect night and let me just tell you we had the most amazing mix of people here for dinner and for conversation and drinks. Wayne came over with Jade and brought us Macaronni Salad, Wayne Howell also came by and had dinner, It was so nice to see him and visit and show everyone our home. Our neighbors Mara and Jeff were also here for dinner and as always they are a great time and always a joy to be with. Nancy and Ann also were here with Anns new puppy Ben, He is so cute and so active, not sure I could do the puppy thing again.
Later on Louisa from 3 doors down dropped by as well and she is just a riot, we are so lucky again to be where we are and have the neighbors we have here.
I want to thank Nancy for all the lovely veggies and snacks she brought over for us, amazing and this dip she brought was just terrific.
We all sat out back on the deck until 1am when people slowly departed, Matt, Louisa, Jeff and I were there till well after 1:30, god what a blast and so damn much fun, can't wait to do this again.
Yesterday morning we did a garage sale and that was also a lot of fun and we made a few extra dollars which was great and an added bonus.
Also this week I got what I think may be a job to give us a bit of extra money, yay! I am going to go and decorate a house and organize it for one of our neighbors which will be so much fun for me as it is something that I truly enjoy. I am so happy to be here.
Also for those who do not know I am auditioning for Big Brother Canada and already started to make my new Audition tape, I may have the chance to live out a life long dream and go on a reality tv show. Wish me luck. Love you all and have a great night, be back soon. Tomorrow I have to finish running electrical in the house and get things up and running and all new here in the house. I have to say I am doing quite well at it and I am so happy with the progress we have made here in the house. Matt and I are an amazing team.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Great Neighbors
Just to say it again, we have great neighbors here and we all seem to work together and get along great, at least on this side of the street anyways, Next to Mara and Jeff is Stephanie and Wes , another young couple who seem to be also very outgoing and friendly. To proof my point , Matt and I were standing out in front of Jeff and Mara house last night having a visit , Wes came out and visited for a bit, then Xavier came out , then Louisa and her husband Mike came by, soon after we were having a small neighborhood party. It was great!
Next saturday we are going to try and have a block garage sale, already talked to Flora, Jeff and Mara, Wes and Stephanie, Louisa, have to talk to Peggy and Jackie and Xavier yet. But I am sure we can have a great sale and a good weekend for the whole block.
The more I get to know our neighbors , the more I just love it here and getting to know them seems like a huge pleasure everyday. Perfect. Matthew and I truly lucked out when we bought the house here and are thankful everyday that we did. We are truly happy here and get along with all of our neighbors well thus far. It amazes me that you can feel this close to people who you hardly know it such a short time, especially in such a large city as Toronto, but we do.
I never even felt this much friendliness in one neighborhood that I have ever lived, just goes to show you , you never know, everything happens for a reason. We are very happy for those reasons what ever they may be.
Xavier brought me plants last night for watching his house this week and being there on thursday while the A/C was installed for him. I also helped Jim and Deanna move in their new appliances yesterday, Hopefully some good karma will come my way soon. All I have to say is our neighbors our neighbors are now are we friends and we are thankful to all of them and for all of them. You make us feel like we are home and that we belong, no better feeling in the world.
Next saturday we are going to try and have a block garage sale, already talked to Flora, Jeff and Mara, Wes and Stephanie, Louisa, have to talk to Peggy and Jackie and Xavier yet. But I am sure we can have a great sale and a good weekend for the whole block.
The more I get to know our neighbors , the more I just love it here and getting to know them seems like a huge pleasure everyday. Perfect. Matthew and I truly lucked out when we bought the house here and are thankful everyday that we did. We are truly happy here and get along with all of our neighbors well thus far. It amazes me that you can feel this close to people who you hardly know it such a short time, especially in such a large city as Toronto, but we do.
I never even felt this much friendliness in one neighborhood that I have ever lived, just goes to show you , you never know, everything happens for a reason. We are very happy for those reasons what ever they may be.
Xavier brought me plants last night for watching his house this week and being there on thursday while the A/C was installed for him. I also helped Jim and Deanna move in their new appliances yesterday, Hopefully some good karma will come my way soon. All I have to say is our neighbors our neighbors are now are we friends and we are thankful to all of them and for all of them. You make us feel like we are home and that we belong, no better feeling in the world.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Today
Today I am up early again and going over to the neighbors to wait for their air conditioner installer to come by as he is at work. I never mind helping our neighbors and it will hopefully bring some good karma our way. So far in our new neighborhood, everyone is great and very friendly, we really lucked out when we moved here and purchased this house.
We have the best neighbors constantly bringing us plants, and other little things like lattice for the back yard garden, fresh baked banana bread and cookies, Matthews favorites. Have to say this is the happiest I have been in a long time and am so glad to have the people that I have in my life right now. It makes me happy to know that you get to choose your friends and when they choose you back it is even better.
Yesterday I got the bathroom walls sanded and did a second coat of the filler and today I am going to sand that and then paint and put the wall cabinet in place. After that I may start on the staircase and start sanding and getting it ready for paint. I think that will be more than enough for one day. Then tomorrow I can stain the stairs and paint the sides and backs of the stair case. I think it will look really nice when we are done. We have completed so much and have our dream bathroom now with the large oval soaking tub, body sprayers on our shower head and a classic black and white tile theme with a few red accents to be thrown in for color.
I also redid some old crystal chandeliers for upstairs on the stairwell, in the bathroom and the back spare bedroom.
The garden is coming up really well so far and I try to water it every night because we have had a great and very hot summer thus far with very little rain and believe me you , I am not complaining I am very happy about this and would rather water a garden and flowers than live in a rainy wet environment. Love my sun.
The dogs and cats are also loving the warm weather and Sparky and Nadia are out running around every day, the dogs go out with Matt and I to sit on the front porch and drink a coffee, Rogue just lies there and suntans like a little girl, she loves her sun too.
Well time to get my butt in gear and get some stuff done here in our little house. Have a great day and hope you are all well. talk to you soon. The gaybors!
We have the best neighbors constantly bringing us plants, and other little things like lattice for the back yard garden, fresh baked banana bread and cookies, Matthews favorites. Have to say this is the happiest I have been in a long time and am so glad to have the people that I have in my life right now. It makes me happy to know that you get to choose your friends and when they choose you back it is even better.
Yesterday I got the bathroom walls sanded and did a second coat of the filler and today I am going to sand that and then paint and put the wall cabinet in place. After that I may start on the staircase and start sanding and getting it ready for paint. I think that will be more than enough for one day. Then tomorrow I can stain the stairs and paint the sides and backs of the stair case. I think it will look really nice when we are done. We have completed so much and have our dream bathroom now with the large oval soaking tub, body sprayers on our shower head and a classic black and white tile theme with a few red accents to be thrown in for color.
I also redid some old crystal chandeliers for upstairs on the stairwell, in the bathroom and the back spare bedroom.
The garden is coming up really well so far and I try to water it every night because we have had a great and very hot summer thus far with very little rain and believe me you , I am not complaining I am very happy about this and would rather water a garden and flowers than live in a rainy wet environment. Love my sun.
The dogs and cats are also loving the warm weather and Sparky and Nadia are out running around every day, the dogs go out with Matt and I to sit on the front porch and drink a coffee, Rogue just lies there and suntans like a little girl, she loves her sun too.
Well time to get my butt in gear and get some stuff done here in our little house. Have a great day and hope you are all well. talk to you soon. The gaybors!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Mid week already
Well it will be Wednesday tomorrow and Matt is still very sore and not able to do anything this week in the house, rather have him healthy so want him to rest as needed and get totally better so we can get back to work on the house.
I myself have been suffering from the worst headaches that I have had in the last year, Went to the doctor today and have been given an increase in my pills and he has made a referal to the top neurologist in Canada and hopefully I will get into see her in a year if I am lucky. I also have another specialist appointment on August 30 and that will be good as well, have seen this one three times already since last November.
Oh well such is life, as for this I am just learning to deal with it as best I can. Who the hell knows.
That is all I have to say about headaches, doctors and health for now.
I have been chatting nightly with my niece Alicia every day via email and am so glad for that , she is such a great girl and so grown up for 15, she has gone out and gotten a summer job and everything and was so determined to do so. I am very proud of her and enjoy our talks.
Other than that today was a very non productive day, I painted the trim for the bathroom mirror, did a couple little things in the house, made dinner and then baked cookies. So not too bad.
Anyhow not a lot to say right at the moment, but I will talk with you soon and be back later in the week. Thanks for reading and peace out to you all.
I myself have been suffering from the worst headaches that I have had in the last year, Went to the doctor today and have been given an increase in my pills and he has made a referal to the top neurologist in Canada and hopefully I will get into see her in a year if I am lucky. I also have another specialist appointment on August 30 and that will be good as well, have seen this one three times already since last November.
Oh well such is life, as for this I am just learning to deal with it as best I can. Who the hell knows.
That is all I have to say about headaches, doctors and health for now.
I have been chatting nightly with my niece Alicia every day via email and am so glad for that , she is such a great girl and so grown up for 15, she has gone out and gotten a summer job and everything and was so determined to do so. I am very proud of her and enjoy our talks.
Other than that today was a very non productive day, I painted the trim for the bathroom mirror, did a couple little things in the house, made dinner and then baked cookies. So not too bad.
Anyhow not a lot to say right at the moment, but I will talk with you soon and be back later in the week. Thanks for reading and peace out to you all.
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