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a little of everything, Bali Indonesia, chronic heartburn, colonoscopy, looking for new doctor, not rich enough, old but goodie, Seinfeld life
Unlike Seinfeld, this post is about everything.
Bali is not enough!
I told the overly excited accountant that I am not interested in a second date. He said: “It sounds like you have somebody else.” I said: “No, that’s not it.”
And that is the truth. Even if I was not interested in the Older guy from the past, I would still be saying no to him. Being alone is not an issue for me. Being with the wrong person is.
He was a nice guy and he was trying hard. I feel for him. He said he got divorced because his wife left him for a guy that made more money. He is now very proud to be making a lot money. Every conversation is about how well his business ventures are doing.
He was even talking about vacations in Bali. He showed me the Instagram photos of the villa in Bali where we would be staying in. All very tempting, but not tempting enough to forget that I know he is not the one for me.
“Rise above the deceptions and temptations of the mind. This is your duty. You are born for this only; all other duties are self-created and self-imposed owing to ignorance.” ― Sivananda
On the way to one month and more
Tomorrow night it will be the fourth date with B. I will call him B. instead of Older Guy from the Past. When do I stop counting dates? Perhaps when it hits one month. Then I will start counting months, then years. Yes, I am feeling ambitious.
But no, I am not making any plans more than one date at a time. The future no one knows, I will know when I get there. For now I am enjoying the infinite possibilities of the present moment.
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton
Peaceful time at work
There were two people at work that really annoyed me. There was the guy that blocked me. I thought I had canceled him, but turns out I cannot cancel co-workers on this program. So I blocked him back when he tried contacting me. He now has to use email to reach me. That has been working fine.
The second was a woman that, one day would act as your best friend and the next would bit your head off. She would become so defensive that it was impossible to have a conversation. Things got a little better when she decided to just continuing working from home. She was easier to avoid over the phone.
She was fired this week. While I am happy I will have peace from her, I feel bad when anyone gets fired. Her firing had nothing to do with me. It was due to poor performance. If she were still bringing money to the company, she would still be here annoying me.
Sending her good wishes. May she find a better fit for her.
“Being agreeable didn’t make people less difficult.” ― Stewart O’Nan, Henry, Himself
It is like looking for a boyfriend, only worst
I am in search of a Primary care doctor. I never cared for the one I had. He never discussed anything. I always felt he was in a hurry. Am I asking too much for a little more time and attention? Is it crazy to want a primary care doctor to go over blood test results, especially if some numbers are high? His assistants were also the worst.
He has been my doctor for the past 4 years. I don’t like changes, but decided that keeping him because I don’t like changes is stupid. Similar to dating, I decided to start looking until I find the right one for me.
Also, on the health topic, I have scheduled an appointment with a gastroenterologist. Since I contracted covid at the end of December, I have chronic heartburn. I removed some of the foods that seemed to trigger it, and I keep taking Pepcid AC, Omeprazole, and other medications. Those helped a little. At this point, my family and friends are worried and want me to have it checked. I will also be speaking to the doctor about getting a colonoscopy. I never had it, and I think the time is now.
“Doctors always think anybody doing something they aren’t is a quack; also they think all patients are idiots.” ― Flannery O’Connor, The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O’Connor
That is all for now folks!! Thank you for the joy you give me when you visit! I offer you a calorie free virtual slice of homemade chocolate cake. ♥♥ I would offer you Godiva Chocolates if I had any 😉
Good luck finding a new doctor!
I didnt realise you had covid, I must’ve missed that!
Heartburn sucks! I hate it!
xoxo
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Thank you Carol Anne!
There is that, and some other leftover issues from it, that I will be discussing it next.
Blessings!
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Thanks for the cake. I love cyber chocolate cake like that. You do what your heart feels right, Ana. Have a lovely day!
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Ha! I am glad you enjoyed the cake 🙂
Thank you and blessings to you!
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I’m glad you’re calling him “B,” too, instead of older man from the past LOL
Also, I think you may be one of the most grounded people I know/not-know. It is inspiring to read about a woman who refuses to settle just so she won’t be “lonely.”
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haha, B. definitely has a better ring to it 🙂
Oh wow, thank you for that compliment KE!
Blessings!
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Hope you find a caring primary care doctor. I have a couple GPs (general practice/primary care doctor) I go to, 1 for in and out medical certificate or script for a known condition, the other is for when I have a real medical issue. She is very thorough and always spend time to explain things. It makes a whole lot of difference.
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HI Cassa,
I have been given a referral to one, it sounds promising. I called today but the offices are closed on Wednesdays 😦 . I am trying tomorrow. Fingers crossed she is accepting new patients.
I am glad that you have, not only one, but two good ones!!
Thank you and blessings to you!
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All the best Ana!
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Oh Bali….although it’s beautiful and inexpensive, the mosquitos are deadly. They attacked me through the insect repellent and I eneded up need medical attention for mossy bites. 😔 so if you do visit Bali, be prepared in that regard. 💚
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oh no, no one expects mosquitoes in paradise. Thank you for the warning!
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🙂
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Thanks for the cake and heartfelt wishes Ana. I hope you fully recover so you have the energy for all this dating! 😋
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You are welcome! Thank YOU for being a frequent visitor and for the good wishes.
Yes, yes, less aches and more energy!!
Blessings to you!
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🙏
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You deserve a DR that spends time with you, YES! Hope you can find one. And good for you in not giving in to Bali, when you know he isn’t the right guy for you! Keep on being wise, you will find the right guy!
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Hi Joy,
Thank you! I think I actually just made an appointment with a good one… fingers crossed.
Bali, or any other trip, is very tempting, but with the wrong person I would just be miserable in a beautiful setting.
Blessings!
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Good luck finding a caring new doctor!
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Thank you Luisa! I have a good feeling about the one that I just scheduled.
Blessings!
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That’s really good news!👍
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Godiva? Did I read Godiva? 😉 “Being alone is not an issue for me. Being with the wrong person is.”. Such wisdom in those words. Being alone isn’t lonely, it’s just being judicious in ones selection.
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I love this: “Being alone isn’t lonely, it’s just being judicious in ones selection”
We are just two wise people that love Godiva! oh wait, I am assuming you eat chocolates. For all I know you hate it.
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Oh, no. Fine chocolate is the nectar of the Gods….
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Good! I don’t like to eat alone 😉
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I promise not to take photos of Bali.
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and I promise not to write about it 😉
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hahaha! Touche!
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Can’t wait to hear about your 4th date with B.. oh I’m cancelling my dreaded colonoscopy again.. lol.. for the 3rd time.. it’s the drink that kills me.. good luck with the heartburn.. good you are eliminating foods.. 💖
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I will post about it shortly. Just get it over with!! you can do it!! (that is me telling myself also lol)
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oh awewsome.. can’t wait!! hahahah you are too funny! 💖🤣
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Thank you for sharing!!… it is difficult in today’s world that one will find a doctor that “cares” rather than a doctor that simply treats one as a patient, no bedside manner… hope you do find “the” doctor… 🙂
I have deal with the issue and eating habits can have a affect on one’s stomach, especially spicy foods and not staying hydrated.. whenever I feel hungry, I will have a slice of toast, etc… stress can have an affect on the stomach also along with medication… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door
(Irish Saying)
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