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Out and about
Jul. 18th, 2020 11:34 pmThere are some signs that life as we know it has settled into a new normal despite the pandemic. This week I finished my "staycation" which was pretty much the same as it's always been except without the worries of work to add to the stress.
On Tuesday I took my long-awaited lung function test, which was conducted by a pleasant fellow named Dave who is from New York. We chatted a bit about snow (he went to Syracuse University) and the current situation with the virus back east. Afterwards I followed up with my pulmonologist. He said I do not have asthma and should stop using my inhalers. My problem is with obstruction in my throat, which I figure could be swelling, excess mucus, or a side effect of being fat (as Dave told me after the test). I see an ear, nose, and throat doctor this coming Friday to find out more.
Wednesday through Friday was back to the usual grind at work. Thursday night I finished my recording of "Deck the Hall" for out virtual choir holiday program and felt much better about it than my previous effort on "Veni Veni Emmanuel" - mostly because I could catch my breath.
Today was my shopping day. First stop was Franz Bakery Outlet (we jokingly refer to it as "Hans and Franz" after the fitness instructors on Saturday Night Live) for bread and bagels. They no longer stock the sugar-free wafers Gary likes, but I did find some at my next stop at Fred Meyer, where a young dude was handing out masks at the front door, and a very cute full-grown cub ushered people to the checkstands. Next stop was Lovers' Package for some lube, where the cashier liked my mask.
The main objective of the trip was Costco, as we were running out of several things we buy in bulk. On my way in I exchanged greetings with Terry, the biker dude with the long white beard done up in electrician's tape. I kept crossing paths with a hot little dude, probably approaching thirty but only as tall as perhaps a 10-year-old, with furry, muscular arms and legs. I also saw a huge bear with an outline of a bear on his T-shirt, as well as a really skinny Asian dude with an impressive floral full-sleeve tattoo on his right arm. Also, the young lady who checked my receipt at the exit has nice ink on both arms and both legs, with the Space Needle prominent on one calf.
After loading the car I sat in the Costco Lot and ordered lunch online from Buffalo Wild Wings. Gary wanted a grilled chicken wrap and I had my new usual trio of Parmesan garlic, Nashville hot, and Thai curry boneless wings. After picking these up and being served an extra helping of veggies, I headed home to unload all the groceries and sit down to lunch.
After all of the walking I was feeling a bit sore so I lay down for an hour's nap around 6:15 PM. When i got up I was still sore, but felt much better after guzzling iced tea. We had a late, light dinner of soup and salad (and a sandwich for Gary, who hadn't eaten quite as much for lunch). Gary was falling asleep in front of the TV so I suggested he head for bed, which I'll probably do myself shortly after I finish this post.
On Tuesday I took my long-awaited lung function test, which was conducted by a pleasant fellow named Dave who is from New York. We chatted a bit about snow (he went to Syracuse University) and the current situation with the virus back east. Afterwards I followed up with my pulmonologist. He said I do not have asthma and should stop using my inhalers. My problem is with obstruction in my throat, which I figure could be swelling, excess mucus, or a side effect of being fat (as Dave told me after the test). I see an ear, nose, and throat doctor this coming Friday to find out more.
Wednesday through Friday was back to the usual grind at work. Thursday night I finished my recording of "Deck the Hall" for out virtual choir holiday program and felt much better about it than my previous effort on "Veni Veni Emmanuel" - mostly because I could catch my breath.
Today was my shopping day. First stop was Franz Bakery Outlet (we jokingly refer to it as "Hans and Franz" after the fitness instructors on Saturday Night Live) for bread and bagels. They no longer stock the sugar-free wafers Gary likes, but I did find some at my next stop at Fred Meyer, where a young dude was handing out masks at the front door, and a very cute full-grown cub ushered people to the checkstands. Next stop was Lovers' Package for some lube, where the cashier liked my mask.
The main objective of the trip was Costco, as we were running out of several things we buy in bulk. On my way in I exchanged greetings with Terry, the biker dude with the long white beard done up in electrician's tape. I kept crossing paths with a hot little dude, probably approaching thirty but only as tall as perhaps a 10-year-old, with furry, muscular arms and legs. I also saw a huge bear with an outline of a bear on his T-shirt, as well as a really skinny Asian dude with an impressive floral full-sleeve tattoo on his right arm. Also, the young lady who checked my receipt at the exit has nice ink on both arms and both legs, with the Space Needle prominent on one calf.
After loading the car I sat in the Costco Lot and ordered lunch online from Buffalo Wild Wings. Gary wanted a grilled chicken wrap and I had my new usual trio of Parmesan garlic, Nashville hot, and Thai curry boneless wings. After picking these up and being served an extra helping of veggies, I headed home to unload all the groceries and sit down to lunch.
After all of the walking I was feeling a bit sore so I lay down for an hour's nap around 6:15 PM. When i got up I was still sore, but felt much better after guzzling iced tea. We had a late, light dinner of soup and salad (and a sandwich for Gary, who hadn't eaten quite as much for lunch). Gary was falling asleep in front of the TV so I suggested he head for bed, which I'll probably do myself shortly after I finish this post.