I had the joy (sarcasm alert) of spending the morning at the doctor's office getting an over-due peek-a-boo-oscopy. For once I felt like the practitioner was listening to me! I'm sure this is TMI, but several years ago I had bilateral breast reduction surgery in an effort to qualm the never ending migraine headaches. It was a miracle! I haven't had one since. However, I was left with what has yet to be identified, initially thought to be a hematoma near an incision site. Eleven years later, it's still there and I think it's bigger. I've expressed concern to several physicians over the years, and they've all blown it off telling me it was probably scar tissue. Probably? Really? We're going to guess, cross our fingers and swing chickens and hope for the best? So the mammogram scheduled for today was cancelled and, instead, I was referred to the breast clinic at the hospital. I'm not going to fret, but just plug along taking control of health issues as they arise. I've lost 42 lbs. (with a good chunk still to go) and I'm working out HARD several days a week trying to improve my health. Needless to say, the elliptical isn't in the studio, so guess what I'm NOT getting done. Sigh.
Today I decided that I won't get any art done, but I will get my son to the sports shop to order his Letterman jacket, having lettered in marching band, and get the house really tidy so that tomorrow I can focus on art for the entire day. I am committing to looking away from any "how to" book or magazine article and just play, going to the next step on my art journal. The Mom job is certainly taking a front seat these days.
Wish me luck.
