return from the dark side

I took off work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  It did wonders for my attitude, thank goodness because I am not sure it could have gotten any worse. 

Monday I had my first colonoscopy ten years earlier than is normally recommended because of my family history.  Of course my mom is going through chemo now for colon cancer but is expected to make a full recovery.  My dad had to have a portion of his colon removed several years ago because of a reoccurring precancerous polyp and 2 of my aunts and my dad's side has had colon cancer.  So basically it is pretty much a guarantee that either me or one of my two sisters will end up with it.  I got a clean bill of health, except that I am showing signs of diverticulitis.  I had to google it to see what it was.  I kind of wonder if the lap band surgery didn't have something to do with that since I am eating lots more protein and not nearly as much fiber?

Tuesday I took off for the heck of it.  I did get Hunter to the vet for his monthly arthritis shot and to have a spot on his tail looked at.  Turns out the spot is probably just an infection and we got some medication to help it heal up.  He loved going places with me, my little sidekick, so it wasn't much of a chore.  Plus I just love his vet.  She is one of the special ones who really truly connect with the animals she cares for.

Wednesday I took half a day for the heck of it and had lunch with my sister.  I walked around the mall for a little bit AND DIDN'T BUY ANYTHING!!  Although JC Penny has some new sweatshirts with thumb holes I am probably going to have to get in every color after payday.  Then I went to Ulta and blew $50.  Man it is so hard for me at that store.  I am such a make-up whore.

I got to visit the oral surgeon that afternoon about replacing the now missing baby tooth.  I know I want an implant and not a bridge because of the location of the tooth and the long term benefits but had no idea how much those bad boys cost.  $2300 for one tooth!!!  And that doesn't include the crown that my regular dentist has to put on.  And I am lucky that I don't have to have my sinus cavity lifted or a bone graft.  It sounds a little expensive but I am not sure dental surgery is something you want to bargain shop for.

My weight is holding steady at 112.2.  Tulsa Run is tomorrow and I am so tempted to skip it.  It is going to be so cold!!  There is a 40 degree difference in the temperatures from the same time yesterday and yesterday wasn't warm.  At least it is close to Halloween so I can get a bathrobe and wear it over my running clothes and say it is a costume.  Or I can put on my old clothes that are too big over my running clothes and start off "fluffy" and shed the old stuff as I go along.  The throw away clothes go to homeless so it would be for a good cause.  I really want to skip it but I can't let that be an option.  I just keep telling myself it is only a 15K, 9 miles, not even double digits!!

OK, got to run an errand for work.  Hope everyone has a great weekend.