Jame1030
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
We're still here!
We're still waiting and waiting and waiting!
Wait - they just said they fixed them, but we're still not going anywhere. I keep hearing the toilets flush over and over again.
And now the French guy next to me is hacking away like he's got the flu!
HE BETTER NOT GET ME SICK!!!
Wait - they just said they fixed them, but we're still not going anywhere. I keep hearing the toilets flush over and over again.
And now the French guy next to me is hacking away like he's got the flu!
HE BETTER NOT GET ME SICK!!!
Labels: airplane, europe, travel
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Here We Go!
So after an interesting Christmas holiday we are now on our way to Europe.
Well, not really. We are sitting and waiting on the plane. First they needed to load a few more bags on to the plane, and now we are waiting to see if they can geet the restrooms working. Supposedly there and a few not working. So now it's a half an hour after our original flight departure time. Hopefully we get going soon!
Well, not really. We are sitting and waiting on the plane. First they needed to load a few more bags on to the plane, and now we are waiting to see if they can geet the restrooms working. Supposedly there and a few not working. So now it's a half an hour after our original flight departure time. Hopefully we get going soon!
Labels: airplane, christmas, europe, travel
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Finally!!!
The time is here! We finally made it through all our work and our busy calendar since Thanksgiving.
Every single weeekend has been filled with work parties and other social events.
So we were gonna leave my car at work, but we didn't think it would be good leaving it there for so long. So instead we got a hotel in tempe, and I parked the car at the airport this evening.
Good thing! I literally got the last spot in the the entire overflow east lot. I figured I'd rather figure out the parking situation tonight rather than tomorrow at 4:30 am.
Tomorrow head to NJ for 5 days and then to EUROPE FOR 8 DAYS!!!
We are really damn psyched!!! ¶ 9:57 PM 0 Comments Links to this post
Every single weeekend has been filled with work parties and other social events.
So we were gonna leave my car at work, but we didn't think it would be good leaving it there for so long. So instead we got a hotel in tempe, and I parked the car at the airport this evening.
Good thing! I literally got the last spot in the the entire overflow east lot. I figured I'd rather figure out the parking situation tonight rather than tomorrow at 4:30 am.
Tomorrow head to NJ for 5 days and then to EUROPE FOR 8 DAYS!!!
We are really damn psyched!!! ¶ 9:57 PM 0 Comments Links to this post
Thursday, December 13, 2007
TWO WEEKS!!!!
As you can tell, we're pretty psyched about our trip in less than 2 weeks.
First to NJ for Christmas for 4 days and then Europe for 8 days!
Of course work has been crazy, and there's a ton of deadlines right before and after the holidays. This next week will be ridiculously busy!
But I just need to make it through the next week and half, and we're set for a great trip.
First to NJ for Christmas for 4 days and then Europe for 8 days!
Of course work has been crazy, and there's a ton of deadlines right before and after the holidays. This next week will be ridiculously busy!
But I just need to make it through the next week and half, and we're set for a great trip.
Labels: christmas, europe, travel
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Saturday, December 08, 2007
Eye Surgery: Day 8 (Woohoo)!
This week is finally over!
My eyes are seeing pretty well now. I went to the eye doctor yesterday, and he said my eyes are healing nicely considering it's only been a week.
I've had no problems with my eyes and no discomfort. My vision is about 95% in focus. I can see most things, but some small details at a distance are still slightly blurry. Additionally, I've noticed my right eye is only slightly worse than my left eye.
So a week after my treatment, do I think it was worth it?
HELL YEAH!!
Considering I was not really "blind" before, my vision only needed "minor" corrections. So far, I'm very happy with the results. It's so nice not having to wear contacts all day long. Have them get dry, and then change into my glasses as soon as I got home. I guess it's also a few less things to have to travel with as well (e.g., glasses, contacts, solution, etc.)
Ok, I think this is it for the daily recovery log. I'm sure I'll mention things once in a while, but I think this daily log has become monotonous and reduntant. I think I mainly did it, so others that may be thinking of having the procedure done (Lasik or PRK) may be able to read about the entire process and recovery. I found reading about other people's personal recovery to be informative and somewhat comforting.
It's a breeze! Two thumbs up!
My eyes are seeing pretty well now. I went to the eye doctor yesterday, and he said my eyes are healing nicely considering it's only been a week.
I've had no problems with my eyes and no discomfort. My vision is about 95% in focus. I can see most things, but some small details at a distance are still slightly blurry. Additionally, I've noticed my right eye is only slightly worse than my left eye.
So a week after my treatment, do I think it was worth it?
HELL YEAH!!
Considering I was not really "blind" before, my vision only needed "minor" corrections. So far, I'm very happy with the results. It's so nice not having to wear contacts all day long. Have them get dry, and then change into my glasses as soon as I got home. I guess it's also a few less things to have to travel with as well (e.g., glasses, contacts, solution, etc.)
Ok, I think this is it for the daily recovery log. I'm sure I'll mention things once in a while, but I think this daily log has become monotonous and reduntant. I think I mainly did it, so others that may be thinking of having the procedure done (Lasik or PRK) may be able to read about the entire process and recovery. I found reading about other people's personal recovery to be informative and somewhat comforting.
It's a breeze! Two thumbs up!
Labels: eyes, Lasik, prk, surgery
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Eye Surgery: Day 5 - 6
My eyes ahve been doing really well over the past few days. So much so that I forgot to report on my progress.
I've been seeing really well with just a little blurriness and some halos around lights at night. Over the past couple days my eye bandages (contact) had started to become very dry later in the day (even after hydrating my eye all daylong).
So I called the eye doctor today and asked if I could take the contacts out. They said that it was fine if I remove the contacts. So I did. It seems as though the "zero" magnification contacts actually had some magnification because my vision has seemed to be slightly more blurry. My eyes are still healing. So I'm sure optimal vision is still down the road.
Today is my second full day of work. No problems working a full day or driving at night.
I'm back to the eye doctor tomorrow afternoon. We'll see what he has to say.
I've been seeing really well with just a little blurriness and some halos around lights at night. Over the past couple days my eye bandages (contact) had started to become very dry later in the day (even after hydrating my eye all daylong).
So I called the eye doctor today and asked if I could take the contacts out. They said that it was fine if I remove the contacts. So I did. It seems as though the "zero" magnification contacts actually had some magnification because my vision has seemed to be slightly more blurry. My eyes are still healing. So I'm sure optimal vision is still down the road.
Today is my second full day of work. No problems working a full day or driving at night.
I'm back to the eye doctor tomorrow afternoon. We'll see what he has to say.
Labels: eyes, Lasik, prk, surgery
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Monday, December 03, 2007
Eye Surgery: Day 4
So today is day 4 after my surgery, and everything is progressing nicely. My eyes are healing and continue to not sting (and tear)... thank God!
I took today off of work since yesterday was the first day that I had felt well. So today I took it easy and should be going back to work tomorrow...FINALLY!
I read some emails and spent some time online today. It didn't seem to bother my eyes. Today was the first time I was able to easily focus my eyes on the computer screen.
At this point I'm not really experiencing any eye problems. My eyes get a little dry - not too bad. My eyes feel like I'm wearing an old pair of contacts. My vision is only slightly blurred, and I feel like it may be drastically better when they remove my bandages (contacts). We shall see on Thursday.
I took today off of work since yesterday was the first day that I had felt well. So today I took it easy and should be going back to work tomorrow...FINALLY!
I read some emails and spent some time online today. It didn't seem to bother my eyes. Today was the first time I was able to easily focus my eyes on the computer screen.
At this point I'm not really experiencing any eye problems. My eyes get a little dry - not too bad. My eyes feel like I'm wearing an old pair of contacts. My vision is only slightly blurred, and I feel like it may be drastically better when they remove my bandages (contacts). We shall see on Thursday.
Labels: eyes, Lasik, prk, surgery
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
Eye Surgery: Day 3
I woke up this morning, and my vision was alright. It wasn't super clear, but at least things weren't stinging (yet.)
I got ready for my follow-up appointment this morning - no problems yet.
I went outside to get the newspaper - HOLY BRIHGT LIGHT!
My eyes teared up a bit - but still not too bad.
As we drove to the doctor's office, my eyes were killing me. They stung and teared - extreme light sensitivity. Eyes closed the entire way to the appointment.
My eyes started to feel pretty good while in the waiting room. The doctor said I was healing nicely and that we would leep th ebandages (contacdts) in for a few more days. ANOTHER FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT!
By the tjime we left the doctor's office my eys were feeling pretty good. No stinging - no tears and minimal light sensitivity. So we went for Dim Sum - damn good stuff!
I managed to go to a few stores and did a bunch of stuff around the house (including decorating the house and setup a Christmas tree with no problem. My eyes haven't felt this good since before the surgery. But my vision is still not great.
I can see most things somewhat decently. I just can't make out any detail, and looking at a computer screen is somewhat blurry (so please excuse any types - I can't see!)
Overall a good day. No major bouts of stinging and tearing. (Thank God, that sucked yesterday. All freakin day I sat on the couch just patting the tears from my stinging eyes!)
I could possibly goto work tomorrow, but I'm not sure how productive I'd be. If I can drive myself to work and get in front of a computer, will I be able to work and concentrate on the screen? I don't think so. At this point, I'm thinking tomorrow will be another day off of work - thankfully my workload has somewhat lightened lately.
I got ready for my follow-up appointment this morning - no problems yet.
I went outside to get the newspaper - HOLY BRIHGT LIGHT!
My eyes teared up a bit - but still not too bad.
As we drove to the doctor's office, my eyes were killing me. They stung and teared - extreme light sensitivity. Eyes closed the entire way to the appointment.
My eyes started to feel pretty good while in the waiting room. The doctor said I was healing nicely and that we would leep th ebandages (contacdts) in for a few more days. ANOTHER FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT!
By the tjime we left the doctor's office my eys were feeling pretty good. No stinging - no tears and minimal light sensitivity. So we went for Dim Sum - damn good stuff!
I managed to go to a few stores and did a bunch of stuff around the house (including decorating the house and setup a Christmas tree with no problem. My eyes haven't felt this good since before the surgery. But my vision is still not great.
I can see most things somewhat decently. I just can't make out any detail, and looking at a computer screen is somewhat blurry (so please excuse any types - I can't see!)
Overall a good day. No major bouts of stinging and tearing. (Thank God, that sucked yesterday. All freakin day I sat on the couch just patting the tears from my stinging eyes!)
I could possibly goto work tomorrow, but I'm not sure how productive I'd be. If I can drive myself to work and get in front of a computer, will I be able to work and concentrate on the screen? I don't think so. At this point, I'm thinking tomorrow will be another day off of work - thankfully my workload has somewhat lightened lately.
Labels: eyes, Lasik, prk, surgery
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Saturday, December 01, 2007
Eye Surgery: Day 2
Today I woke up pretty early and my vision was great. I could see my bedroom clock, the clock on the tv, and also the clock in the bathroom! Wow, this was amazing.
The joy of my new-found visionwas quickly turned into stinging pain and watery blurred vision. For the rest of the day my eyes have been stinging like crazy. I've spent most of the day on the couch with my eyes closed. I would try to open an eye to peek at the tv. There were several moments during the day where the stinging ceased. I even managed to go outside to check out the pouring rain.
I've continued with all the drops and meds, and I even popped a Hydrocodone to see if it would help with the stinging. It doesn't seem to have done much.
Hopefully tomorrow is a little bit better.
I get my bandages (contacts) taken off tomorrow, and then we'll hopefully go for some dim sum (if my eyes are ok).
At this point, I'm not sure if I'll be going back to work on Monday.
The joy of my new-found visionwas quickly turned into stinging pain and watery blurred vision. For the rest of the day my eyes have been stinging like crazy. I've spent most of the day on the couch with my eyes closed. I would try to open an eye to peek at the tv. There were several moments during the day where the stinging ceased. I even managed to go outside to check out the pouring rain.
I've continued with all the drops and meds, and I even popped a Hydrocodone to see if it would help with the stinging. It doesn't seem to have done much.
Hopefully tomorrow is a little bit better.
I get my bandages (contacts) taken off tomorrow, and then we'll hopefully go for some dim sum (if my eyes are ok).
At this point, I'm not sure if I'll be going back to work on Monday.
Labels: eyes, Lasik, prk, surgery
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