So, I take $1500 a month worth of medicine. I was approved for Medicare several months ago. I've been trying to get approved for Prescription Coverage. It's amazingly difficult! I have been approved starting in February. Since September I have been paying out of pocket whatever I can afford to get. Meaning I've been taking 4 of the 13 pills I'm supposed to take everyday. This past week I've called Medicare 5 times and still haven't cleared it up.
DAMN!
I have a disorder called Chiari. Basically, part of my cerebellum is being squeezed into my spine. I have brain in my neck...thus, Shane in the Neck. Cause sometimes I think I'm clever.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Paranormal
Okay, so, who believes in paranormal phenomenon? Ghosts, Sasquatch, UFO's, Werewolves, etc?
Personally, I've seen a few weird things; odd movements and weird shapes in otherwise empty buildings, felt hands shove against back when no one else was in the room, and I used to see a Shadow Person regularly in my Uncle's old house - completely black silhouette wearing what appeared to be a fedora! As well as other things.
Oh yeah, and of course the werewolf that bit me that time.
So, tell your stories.
Personally, I've seen a few weird things; odd movements and weird shapes in otherwise empty buildings, felt hands shove against back when no one else was in the room, and I used to see a Shadow Person regularly in my Uncle's old house - completely black silhouette wearing what appeared to be a fedora! As well as other things.
Oh yeah, and of course the werewolf that bit me that time.
So, tell your stories.
Sunday
Overall, I had a nice time today. My direct family - Dad, stepmom, siblings, their families , &c had our Christmas. Good food, games, toys. Fun was had by all. The bad side was my wife, Beth, wasn't able to join in - had to work :(.
I think my next Christmas gathering is actually Christmas day - have three planned that day; Christmas morning, Beth's big family get-together, Beth's direct family get-together. May not go to the last one. Beth has to work then too.
I think my next Christmas gathering is actually Christmas day - have three planned that day; Christmas morning, Beth's big family get-together, Beth's direct family get-together. May not go to the last one. Beth has to work then too.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Something Witty Thursday
I notice other bloggers tend to use Amazing Alliterations to name their daily blogs. I'll be sure to get around to that at some point. Until then, pretend it says something cool up there.
Didn't sleep well, but I feel better today than I did yesterday. But enough about me, how are y'all?
Didn't sleep well, but I feel better today than I did yesterday. But enough about me, how are y'all?
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
I'm Off!
Okay, so I figured I'd try this "Blogging" thing I've heard so much of. As i understand it, the point of this is to basically just put my thoughts down on paper...err, umm, cyber-paper. This is all for me. I don't care if anyone ever reads this. Therefore any links or responses are silly and I will, of course, ignore them. That's right. I do not care if anyone responds. It won't hurt my feelings at all. There. Glad I got that out of the way.
I suppose I should tell something about myself. Not that it matters, cause I'm the only one reading this; but seeing as my memory isn't so good; My name is Shane. I was born in a cabin I built with my own two hands. I grew up - more or less. A dozen years ago, I was even able to trick someone into marrying me. Poor Beth.
Over the years I've had many interests (science, pseudo-science, blatently non-science, major geek stuff, etc.) and occupations (Security Guard, Bouncer, Bodyguard, Bus Driver, etc.). I've been a college student and I'm an ordained Minister. Currently, I'm on disability and trying my hand at writing. We shall see how that goes.
Nine years ago (I think, math isn't my strong suit) I was in a car wreck - other guys fault. Other guy didn't have insurance or even a license. Messed up my shoulder, arm and hand pretty badly. I was out of work for the better part of a year. I lost that job, but eventually got a better one.
Around three or four years ago I started having headaches, leg and back pains, and severe dizziness. After an annoying amount of stupidity by my (ex)Primary Care Physician, I was finally approved to see a neurologist. One visit and one MRI later and suddenly I'm on the operating table - Brain Surgery! Actually, brain and spinal surgery. Chiari Malformation I with a 20mm Cerbellur Herniation and Syringomyelia. Basically, my brain was being squeezed into my spine and blocking the flow of spinal fluid. This can led to exciting stuff like paralysis, memory loss, brain damage, death, etc.
I'm feeling much better now. Well, some better. I have a pretty constant mild headache, some light paralysis in my right arm and hand, aforementioned bad memory, various aches, pains, diziness, again etc. But I'm still alive and kicking. Actually, I try to avoid much in the kicking department - both feet on the ground for dizzy Shane. The important part is "Alive"
Okay, that's it for my first official Blog. See y'all next time...I mean, I'll see myself next time, cause I'm unconcerned about other people reading this.
I suppose I should tell something about myself. Not that it matters, cause I'm the only one reading this; but seeing as my memory isn't so good; My name is Shane. I was born in a cabin I built with my own two hands. I grew up - more or less. A dozen years ago, I was even able to trick someone into marrying me. Poor Beth.
Over the years I've had many interests (science, pseudo-science, blatently non-science, major geek stuff, etc.) and occupations (Security Guard, Bouncer, Bodyguard, Bus Driver, etc.). I've been a college student and I'm an ordained Minister. Currently, I'm on disability and trying my hand at writing. We shall see how that goes.
Nine years ago (I think, math isn't my strong suit) I was in a car wreck - other guys fault. Other guy didn't have insurance or even a license. Messed up my shoulder, arm and hand pretty badly. I was out of work for the better part of a year. I lost that job, but eventually got a better one.
Around three or four years ago I started having headaches, leg and back pains, and severe dizziness. After an annoying amount of stupidity by my (ex)Primary Care Physician, I was finally approved to see a neurologist. One visit and one MRI later and suddenly I'm on the operating table - Brain Surgery! Actually, brain and spinal surgery. Chiari Malformation I with a 20mm Cerbellur Herniation and Syringomyelia. Basically, my brain was being squeezed into my spine and blocking the flow of spinal fluid. This can led to exciting stuff like paralysis, memory loss, brain damage, death, etc.
I'm feeling much better now. Well, some better. I have a pretty constant mild headache, some light paralysis in my right arm and hand, aforementioned bad memory, various aches, pains, diziness, again etc. But I'm still alive and kicking. Actually, I try to avoid much in the kicking department - both feet on the ground for dizzy Shane. The important part is "Alive"
Okay, that's it for my first official Blog. See y'all next time...I mean, I'll see myself next time, cause I'm unconcerned about other people reading this.
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