Ran to Doctor’s Appointment
I managed to wake up early despite having another late night. I was a little worried last night about how my day would go tomorrow at the doctor’s office. I decided to run to the office. It isn’t too far and I do my best thinking when I’m running.
High Blood Pressure Issue
My regular doctor was away so her locum was covering for her. I had seen her occasionally over the years. She measured my blood pressure and it was fine. The first one did not take for some reason, so she took another. Unlike my regular doctor who took my pressure several times at the last appointment, she only recorded the one reading in my chart.
She went over all of the data that I had accumulated in the time since I had my last appointment. She said that it was good enough that she was willing to allow me to try and go off the medication that I’ve been on for the last three months. She did sound a little hesitant so I asked her if I should finish the course of medication that I still had and come back again.
She agreed to that. Although I’ve been working fairly well toward this goal of lowering my blood pressure, I know that I could do better. I guess I got a little complacent since my present efforts were getting me the results that I wanted. I now have a month before my next doctor’s appointment so I’m going to really make an effort to do the best that I can to lower it even more before going off of my medication.
In addition to what I’ve been doing already, like plenty of exercise and cutting down sodium, she suggested that I try to lose as much weight as possible, even as little as a couple of pounds would help. I have to admit that I’ve been eating my stress away lately, so I’ll really have to watch myself again.
Mechanic’s Visit
After I ran home, I drove to my mechanic’s. I have been having oil leakage since I took my car in for the annual check up in January. I inherited my Mom’s 1985 car that I’ve been trying to maintain for as long as possible. I don’t drive very often and I admit that I’ve kept it for sentimental reasons. My mechanic has done a good job of keeping it running.
I couldn’t understand why it was leaking oil. My Dad suggested that they didn’t tighten something when they changed my oil so I mentioned it to them when I took it in. Every time I take it in, I’m always worried that they will tell me that there is something wrong that will cost too much to repair and I’ll have ‘retire’ the car.
I was in the waiting room when I recognized a woman who I had worked with as an extra. I asked her if she’s been doing an extra work and she hasn’t been busy at all. That’s been the case for most of my extra friends. I had hoped that the summer would bring more work but so far, it doesn’t look promising.
Finally, a couple of hours later, my mechanic came to tell me what had been wrong. He said that they changed something that hadn’t been replaced for four years. I can’t remember what it was. He said that I should return back to get an engine shampoo once the weather was dry. The best news was that they would not be charging me for it! I was so relieved and grateful! I was so worried that I would be facing a steep mechanic’s bill! The last thing that I need is an unexpected expense in my life right now.
Free Movie Pass
I won a run of engagement pass for The Great Gatsby. I was really glad to win this pass because I wanted to see this movie and would have gladly paid to go see it. I was surprised that the theater was so crowded in the afternoon. I was happy because I had this free pass and I was using a gift card I had received to buy the popcorn, too. I enjoyed this movie, as I do all of Baz Luhrmann’s movies but I wondered if I liked the previous Robert Redford and Mia Farrow version better.
Friend’s Job Promotion
I drove my friend home after the movie and she told me about her promotion at work. I was so happy for her! She’s been at her firm for years and she’d done very well for herself while there. I congratulated her heartily and meant it sincerely. Just because my career is in a ditch doesn’t mean that I can’t be gracious to my friends who are doing well.
I wondered how much support she’s been getting at home because her husband has been unemployed lately. I can’t imagine it being too easy for him to deal with a job search at this time. I’m sure that they both want him to find a good job as soon as possible.
Message from Extras Casting Director
I got a message on my machine from the extras casting director. She said that the cancellation of the TV show gig that I had been booked for a few weeks ago was now no longer eligible for cancellation pay as she had thought. That didn’t come as a complete surprise to me. My agent had told me not to be hopeful and it turned out that he was right.
I will call the casting director tomorrow. I will thank her for letting me know and hopefully it’ll remind her that I am around in case she has some work for me. A day’s pay would have been nice but it’s not the end of the world that I won’t get it…for now.
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