This was taken in my little kitchen on Monday November 3, at 2:31 pm. You can't tell by looking, but the one side of my face is swollen & hurts (the side closer to my words). My chin & left eye sting, with some aching in my jaw.
It's not horrible, but is still uncomfortable enough to keep me from wanting to go out and do normal things. I'm convinced it's going to fade eventually, just don't know when.
As I've shared before, this all returned in mid-September (after a 3 hour trip to the dentist) and it's not as bad as it was the first couple weeks, at least.
Anyway, one of the reasons for this post is because I know I've been blogging more than usual, and if I'm making you tired of me, I'm sorry. It's just that this blog is pretty much my contact with the outside world until I can make a complete recovery and get back out there again.
I also didn't know how much easier it was to create new posts until my older laptop died (along with my 20 year old editor) and I had to start using Blogger's nifty online version. It's so much simpler, I just wish I had more things to write about now!
I took down a recent post I wrote late Saturday night (I was watching a dreadful documentary about Bigfoot while working on my application for Social Security). It was pretty boring stuff, but really opened my eyes what a lengthy process this can be. It could take months to get that first check.
Speak of the Devil (heh) I just got this email from them.
I never thought I'd see the day I'd be applying for social security. I can still remember getting my very first paycheck in August 1977, I was a dishwasher at the Olde Southern Pancake House. I made $2.10 an hour and worked my butt off. To this day the thought of boysenberry syrup still gags me.
Okay that's all I have for now--thanks as always for listening, I should be back tomorrow or the day after with a tasty food post. :^)
I can't believe how many years I have under my belt either. My husband and I bought our first house when we were 20. The loan was for 30 years and we laughed and laughed because the last payment would be in 2007. Like we would live that long - a new century! And here we are . . .
ReplyDeleteGreat service from Social Security, especially during the shutdown. One of my clients a week or two ago is employe by Social Security. She is mandated to work from home with no pay until this mess is over. They darn well better award these people back pay!
I hope this darn virus leaves soon. I am so sorry it keeps manifesting. And we are not tired of hearing from you - it is great to hear from you more often!
Has your house really been paid off since 2007? That's amazing Miss Merry, congratulations. And I did not know that about social security employees but I appreciate you sharing that info, it will definitely help with my own patience. And thanks so much for your other kind words, much appreciated you know I'm a big fan of you and your wonderful blog. 🙂👍
DeleteActually we refinanced in 2002 to build a big giant family room and paid the house off in 2017, the year my husband retired. But we are still surprised we have lived this long, lol.
DeleteThe swelling isn't that noticeable but once you pointed it out, I could see it. I'm happy that it's improving although I'm frustrated that you keep having to put up with this! :( You inspired me to go to the SSA site and look at my statements. For some reason, I haven't been getting the paper copies anymore although I didn't request that. My financial advisor wants to see one for our annual meeting. Thanks for reminding me, Doug! P.S. It was weird to see how much (little) I was making when I first started working. It was horrible factory work during the summers off from college. I weighed raspberries at Valley Packers and made pickles at Nalleys Fine Foods. I met some great people there although the work was grueling and AWFUL.
ReplyDeleteMargaret thanks very much, as always. I sure am glad we're friends. I am having better moments pain wise, during the days so I am hopeful. I just don't like pretending I'm okay if I'm not. Hey, that's interesting what you said about not getting paper statements anymore, I wondered that myself why my own stopped. As for your first jobs, I found that pretty fascinating to read. I think that would make a good blog on your part. 🙂
DeleteI'm sure you'd rather be out living life, but I'm happy you're blogging more. So many of my favorite people have stopped blogging and I cherish those of you still doing it!
ReplyDeleteWell this was a very nice thing to read. Bobi, thanks so much! 🙂
DeleteOoooh. Tasty food post!
ReplyDeleteI imagine face pain makes being out in the wind and cold even worse. .
Debby it's weird but wind & cold relieve the symptoms--it's any kind of sun or heat that make it hurt more. It did go away before, it will again.
DeleteDug, always happy to see a post from you... (and wondered where the big foot post disappeared to). You will get through this (I tell myself this all the time - usually gets me through the day/week). As for social security, I don't know what most of us would do without it. Sure, we have savings, but it's not enough. Social Security and Medicare are life-savers (especially with prices as high as they are for everything these days). As for first paychecks, I worked at my best friend's family drug store in high school, then in the Animal Science lab making tissue slides in college. Pay was always minimal... but it was fun.
ReplyDeleteRian, I'm very glad we're friends. Thanks (as always) for the kind words here. I'm planning to write a post about Medicare soon, I very much hope you weigh in. As for your first jobs, how interesting! I'd love to hear more, maybe that could be a future post on your own blog someday. :^)
DeleteI feel like Rian, I am always happy to see a post from you. And I am glad to hear that your face is a little better, after all this time. Keeping my fingers crossed that one day soon you will be back to normal.
ReplyDeleteThank you DJan, much appreciated my friend.
DeleteHere's my take on blogging--write when you want to. Also, write about anything you want to. It is your blog. It should never feel like work or make you feel guilty. We love to read your words, Dug, so write when you want, tell us what you want. We will come by and see what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much dkzody, this was much appreciated. 😊
DeleteNot boring at all Dug! But even if it were, it's important to stay engaged so write away and I've no doubt we'll all be here.
ReplyDeleteI don't know enough about Social Security to comment, but if it is benefit you are entitled to, I would wonder why you wouldn't apply?
Thank you Maebeme. As for Social Security in the US, you're eligible to apply from age 62 to 70. But the longer you wait to do it, the higher your monthly payment. Many people still claim it at 62 though.
DeleteReading the letter it struck me that they might be thinking about getting around to considering whether to perhaps putting you on their wait list for future reference when at such time it might be feasible to perhaps call you for more information that they’d have to take into account so they can write you a letter explaining why they’ve taken so long, and by golly, you missed the deadline.
ReplyDeletePeter this gave me a chuckle but frankly I worry you're more on target then I want to believe! 😄🫤
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