My recovery is slow, slow, slow. Since the brief respite of my last post, the headache has been pretty bad. Yesterday and today were the first days in recent weeks when I’ve had any pain-free moments at all. Sadly, I celebrate this by sitting at my computer for hours with my head jutted forward, andContinue reading “Contemplating the unfairness of life”
Author Archives: Kari Neumeyer
What ails me
When I last wrote, I complained that I was having headaches every day. The good news is, since then I only had one headache, but unfortunately it lasted for an entire week. Naturally, my first self-diagnosis was brain cancer, but I think the cause actually is really, really tight shoulders. So, now I’m back toContinue reading “What ails me”
Chocoholic: Not just a cute name made up by Cathy Guisewite
I had my first migraine a couple of weeks ago. Or I should say, I identified my first migraine a few weeks ago. I had one a few weeks before that but it went away before I figured out what it was. The identified migraine began while I was working out with kettlebells, Rob’s latestContinue reading “Chocoholic: Not just a cute name made up by Cathy Guisewite”
Isis’ first swim
I posted about it at the time. But it’s cracking me up to reminisce.
You can bring your dog
Last summer we took Isis on a couple of road trips. She does great in the car, but her nighttime barking was a major stressor. Even though we stayed places that allowed dogs (except for one sleazy place we sneaked her into. Sneaked. A German shepherd.), every time she barked, Rob said, “She’s going toContinue reading “You can bring your dog”
A typical work day
I pack a lunch, spray on sunblock and strap on my new sandals for today’s canoe ride. Oh, except we’re not taking a canoe to the river destination anymore, we’re driving there. So I leave my backpack in the car, along with my hat and sunglasses, since those interfere with picture-taking anyway. I almost leaveContinue reading “A typical work day”
They sure aren’t Manolos
I can’t believe it. Five and a half years in the Northwest, more than a year and a half at this job, and once again, I found myself without the proper footwear. At least I had time to acquire it. On the phone yesterday, planning for a canoe excursion tomorrow, I was told I shouldContinue reading “They sure aren’t Manolos”
Moshi Moshi
Rob’s parents and older sister are hosting Japanese exchange students for two weeks. Three boys altogether. We met them this morning and showed them how to play Wii. I got all excited about showing them my photos from when I stayed with a family in Japan for two weeks when I was almost their sameContinue reading “Moshi Moshi”
Whatever I’m doing is what I’m meant to be doing
So, uh, I spent a little too much time yesterday figuring out how to isolate 30 seconds of a song and copy it as an MP3 for use as a ringtone on the new phone. And then creating about 10 different ringtones. I don’t even have a memory card for said phone, and can’t figureContinue reading “Whatever I’m doing is what I’m meant to be doing”
Me: 2 / Vancouver: 0
An e-mail regarding a Canadian parking ticket: It seems I was refunded the $45 fee twice, in one $90 check. I am happy to pay the city back … but I live in Washington. To pay back $45, it winds up costing me money, in foreign exchange fees and postage, or the gas in myContinue reading “Me: 2 / Vancouver: 0”
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