Sadness persists. I don’t think I’m going to be able to write the book I want to write. The book would have been based on my experiences working with kids. It would have told a story, raised awareness, and made people laugh simultaneously. I think the book was my ultimate life calling. Nonetheless, I’m still going to try and bring my laptop with me to Louisiana, since I get more writing inspiration in motel rooms.
We go to Louisiana and the Beaumont, TX area every three months for inventory. The workdays are very long, but at least the motel rooms have bath tubs and the stores we do carry epsom salts. Kevin and I joked that we’re going to go out after work to a Cajun club and dance like this. Those two really got it, don’t they? I don’t think Kevin can dance at all, but I could probably do some of that with some practice.
They called me again regarding my appointment on 10/2, which was now three damn weeks ago. They told me I have iron deficient anemia and to take OTC supplements. So I got them yesterday and took one last night, am about to take one once we leave for work. I’m hoping these make me feel not so drained.
My mother attempted to apologize and sent me a picture of the three granddaughters of one of her good friends. The oldest of the three girls is 19 and was just recently declared cancer free. Then my mom started criticizing the girl’s appearance. As soon as she did, I said I gotta go. Dammit. You’d think by the time you get to be 80, you’d learn to be a better person than to make fun of a teenager who has been battling cancer for two years. If I said anything, she would have called me a goody two shoes or something.
Here’s some more Cajun dancing to get me in the mood for Louisiana. I actually think that guy in that video is cute.
Writing doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can put the project on the shelf and pick it up down the line if you want. I had anemia several years ago. The doctor prescribed an over the counter iron pill daily, which eventually got cut down to every other day.
ReplyDeleteI have to take a daily iron pill too in order to keep my iron stores up and ward off anemia. Just FYI, iron needs to be taken with vitamin C so the body will absorb it properly. Therefore, I always take a vitamin C capsule at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThat's good advice from Kathy G. Don't give up on your dream or life calling to write about the wisdom gained from your experiences! Your authorial voice is as valid as anyone else's.
I've realized that older people don't change. They are the same as they were when they were younger or they get worse with age at times. Don't give up, just write a little at a time. It will all add up.
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