Just Your Average MRI Blog Post

Sooo at the rightful hour of 7:15 am today I had to get an MRI.  Nothing to really be concerned about (I know all of you were just gasping).  I've just been getting so many migraines lately and this ridiculous eye twitch that just won't quit.  My doctors think everything is totes fine, but just want to be sure. 

Anywho...have any of you ever had an (I keep wanting to write "an", but I'm not sure if it's just "a" and it's making me uncomfortable) MRI??  I mean they're one of my very least favorite things to do in my life.  I've only had total maybe 5 in all of my years (not something you want to rack up).  The worst part about the brain ones is that they put your head in this little cage type thing and then wheel you into that tube.  I'm not an extremely claustrophobic person - but this -THIS - just really gets me.  So my lil technician was just pushing me into the tube and I could feel my heart start racing.  All I could see was her lil face (they attach a mirror type thing so you feel like you can see out/don’t have to be worried) getting smaller and smaller.  And then she just gave a little wave and off she went.  

I was left to my own head and devices.   I had about 6-7 different scans, each lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to 4 minutes.  In between she'd talk to me through the speakers, it's supposed to "help", but honestly stressed me out  more because she wouldn't tell me how many more I had to do!  I just kept my eyes closed, fully knowing that if I opened them I'd be in a full out panic at the disco.  Those 30 minutes feel like 8 hours.  My adrenalin is pumping and I was just sweating.  Even though I wanted to keep my eyes closed, I had this little voice inside like "go ahead, open up, see if it's cool" - quick answer - it's not cool.  BUT the absolute worst part is when she'd be like "ok stay completely still, don’t move a muscle".  

Well of course that's like saying to a child, "I'm going to just sit this candy bar right here, don't eat it, ok?!"  Well of course the first thing I need to do is move, it took every ounce of my being to just stay still and not start like MRI twerking - I heard it's the latest thing - kinda like planking on the table, but twerking - no?!  PS - over twerking - never really was on board - now - can it please just disappear?!  Finally it was over and the little woman wheeled me on out - I gave a sigh of relief and off I went to work.  Best way to start your morning!

BTW - anyone catch RHOBH last night?!  And the new Vanderpump Rules?!  RHOBH:  Brandi - she was killing me last night!  And Kyle - I think she needs to move past all this stuff with Lisa & Yolanda.  And Kim is looking good - you go girl!!  The new people are kinda weird, I'm hoping they get better next week!  Vanderpump Rules:  wellll it's kinda like a train wreck that I just can't stop watching.  I think Pandora's husband said it best as they were leaving the party he said "let's go - we're better than this".  I  know I'm better than this, but it just sucks you in!  They're all bat shiz crazy!!  One worst than the next!!  The only one that was slightly normal last night, was Katie's BF Tom and he almost got into a fight with Sheena's BF who then starting bawling over said potential fight - like he was full out bawling.  WTF?!?!  These peeps are all nuts!!  And on that note...

Obsession Thursday...Is This A Thing?!

So I have a new-ish obsession.  Actually I have a few…so maybe I'll just grace you all with them!!  It's been a lil while, and my apologies, BUT…you know what…I won't even give you an excuse.  There are none.  Just the usual suspects - so I'll spare you.  Onto "Obsession Thursday" - yep - just made that one up - if you guys like it - I'll stick with it!!

1.  World of Jenks.  Ok so this isn't really "new" per se, but it was new to me this season. 

The season just ended and I'm already in withdrawal.  It's MTV at its finest.  Sydney and I are beyond enamored.  Basically this guy, Andrew Jenks (who I may or may not want to marry) follows 3 different people around for a year and documents their lives/struggles.  I also may or may not have tweeted @AndrewJenks and I'm desprerately waiting for a reply...nbd.  It's soooo good and I highly recommend you all getting involved! 

2.  Face Stuff.  So my sister actually turned me on to this product line.  It's Aveda, which I normally don’t use, but I'm actually really liking it.  It's thier "Outer Peace" line. 

I wound up getting the whole set, because it just made more sense economically, but it is slightly $$.  I think it's worth it thought - so give it a try if you're looking for something new/makes you feel really clean.

3.  Kiehl's.  Again - nothing really "new", but I have 2 new products that I'm totally hearting.  Ultra Facial Moisturizer with 30 SPF and Amino Acid Shampoo. 

The moisturizer is especially good with the summer coming up!  I can't stress enough how important sunscreen is!!  I'm not trying to go all "mom" on you, but PLEASE slather some on before you go outside.  This makes it soooo easy, all you have to do is moisturize (which you should do every morning anyway)!  And the shampoo smells delightful and leaves my hair shiny, bouncy & all together amazing.

4.  Iced Coffee.  That time of year again!!  Loving a big 'ole iced coffee with milk! 

I more recently (over the past year) forced myself off of adding any extra "sugar" or chemical to my coffee.  If you can stomach it - I highly recommend it!! 

5.  Kale & Spinach.  At first they taste like paper shreddings (especially the kale), BUT I've actually grown to like them.  And there's a salad place around here that has kale & cabbage as the "base" and might I add that it's delightful, especially with everything added in.  I made myself (I've apparently been doing a lot of that lately) try it instead of my usually romaine and I've been able to stick to it!  And actually - I've been liking it!  Who knew?!

 

 

Ok - so that's it for now!  I hope all my OK readers and doing alright - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Just reminds you how precious life really is - take time EVERY day to tell people you love them and show them how much they mean to you.  XOXO



Neti The Night Away

Hey everyone!!  So a quick little PSA post!  Then tomorrow - maybe a lil something fun!  It's been brought to my attention so serious issues about the Neti Pot!!  One faithful reader and another dear friend directed me to some new info about the Neti.  Apparently there have been cases recently linked to the Neti Pot and amoebas (ewww).  See article for more details:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2074957/Deaths-brain-eating-amoeba-linked-sinus-remedy-colds.html

SOOO basically what they are recommending (and what I've now switched to doing) is either use distilled water in your Neti Pot OR be sure to boil/sterilize your water first - then use it.  One reader sent me this great video that helps explain it all and the best/safest way to use the Neti Pot!

http://www.newsy.com/10236/

Thank you to all my loyal readers for sending this info my way - I had no idea until you brought it to my attention!!  Happy Neti-ing!!

Baby, It's COLD Outside!!

'Tis the season to be insanely busy and thus come down with a cold - gross!  

I thought this might be the perfect opportunity to go over a few of my cold remedies and see if anyone out there may have any suggestions if I'm missing something!! 

1.  Pre-Cold
-When I feel it coming on - I immediately start downing the Airborne.  

Not sure if it's technically too late at this point - but in my head I'm helping things.

-I use my Neti Pot like a lunatic.  

I Neti (yes I'm using it as a verb here) at least 2 times a day.  If you don't own a Neti Pot - I can't stress enough - GO OUT AND GET ONE!!  It's just a little "pot" that holds the salt water - you then pour it in one nostril and it comes out the other.  Sounds disgusting, is disgusting, but the best invention of life.  I usually do mine over the bath tub - things be getting messy!

-Again - might not be totally necessary (especially with the Neti), but I also use a saline nasal spray.

2.  COLD ALERT
-When all of my efforts have proven to fail - sometimes its inevitable - my only hope is to keep it going into a sinus infections.  This is when the meds come out.  I'm a huge Mucinex fan!  

Like obsessed.  I always get the one behind the counter - you know where you basically have to sign away your first born child to get some cold meds.  I think it works the best for me.  So I take that during the day.

-Night time - bring on the Nyquil!  

This puts me into a nice lil lull - it just lets me sleep while my nose is running off the chain and I'm  heavy breathing out my mouth - worst thing ever.

-Tissues - now I'm a very partial tissue person.  I have to use Puffs Plus with the lotion.  

They are so soft and delightful.  It makes the chapped nose that you get feel like you're just dabbing it with a cotton ball.  Sometimes I get the ones with Vicks - but I love the ones with lotion!

-Fluids - I down them like it's my job.  Green tea & water - best things for me.  I also throw in some OJ for good measure!  I love the Tazo Tea green tea - Zen flavor.  

It's just delightful and makes me feel happy and relaxed.  It's my fave!

-Soup - just that warm deliciousness going down is the best.  It just makes you feel good inside.  Like you're burning out all the bad germs!

-Sleep - I try to get as much sleep as possible!!!  No crazy shenanigans!

3.  Post Cold
-Plenty of Purell and try not to spread this thing around!

-I also make sure I take it easy - I don’t need that thing to rear its ugly head again!!

Hopefully you will not need these anytime soon!  But if you do - God's speed!!  Here's to "healthy" holiday!!  XOXO