the eyes-scoop and a very short ride report

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"I wouldn't touch them," he stated to Dr. N while he looked at me and said, "It's like a whole new world for you, isn't it?"

Oh Dr. Lipsky has the most gentle disposition! He has the most perfect bedside manner. And that smile warms you up immediately.

"To take a negative six/seven and have her seeing 20/20 is a miracle. You don't want to do anything. Nothing."

He was talking about my "wrinkle" and the apparent "normalcy" of such things. He explained that when they cut the flap it flattens out. When they lay it back down it needs to sort of shrink wrap back around the eye, which takes time. Eventually, the little wrinkle will disappear.

He told Dr. N that it wasn't near the pupil and it didn't affect my vision. No worries. It's all good. We talked about my dry eyes at night. He asked how old I was... to which I giggled. Terribly.

He asked me if there was anyone I had to look good for at night... was I married... a boyfriend?

OMG... *LMFAO*

I put two fingers together in the shape of a cross and said, "Bite your tongue. It took me 23 years to get rid of the last one!" He laughed.

Of course, he was simply asking so that he could mention that if someone else was in the home, then they could watch to see if I sleep with my eyes open. That's a no-brainer. I told him I'm sure I do. He gave me some extra strong gel drops to use at night. That should fix that problem.

Now, the other tidbit I learned today is that you can force yourself to go near-sighted. Didn't realize that. Dr. L told me to get a pair of readers at the 1.5 range and use them. If I don't, then all his good hard work could go down the tubes.

I told him I have 2.5's from before surgery but he thinks those will be too strong. I had no idea that reading without readers when you need them will make your close up vision worse. I don't really need them but Dr. L says I do, and I always do what the doctor orders. He said your lens naturally ages and straining it to read will only make it worse. Interesting.

So I'll be off to buy some readers... which does not worry me. Glasses to read with is no big deal. The driving was the big deal. The riding was the big deal.

Which brings me to my very short ride report:

For the first time, on Sunday I not only did 70 mph but I ran out of gas while going that speed... *lmao*

Yes. I did not know for sure that is what was happening but Hope started to sputter and lurch a little a few times so I pulled over (as I've never switched to reserve before) and she died on me. Switched to reserve, headed to the nearest gas station, and was all good for the rest of the trip back from Kemah.

Had a great time riding with two others. They told me on the curves to push the handlebars the way I wanted to go, which sounded strangely familiar, as if I've heard that before but I can't remember from where............ maybe the class... or the DVD...

They tucked me right in the middle and I felt very safe with them as we went on down the road. Watched the hand signals but had no idea what they meant. Watched how they watch traffic. Learned a lot actually. It was a very productive ride.

Not to mention the company was great! Thanks guys... for the ride... and the lunch... and the riding tips... most appreciated!

So my eyes are good. The new home is good (still a mess but good). Hope is good. Faith is good. Samantha's almost home. The new job is great. Car's running wonderful. My kids are healthy. My family is also well.

Got flowers today (woo hoo!)... *lol* Beautiful pink roses in a gorgeous crystal vase. Thank you, Tommy... you shouldn't have, but I love them! *kotc*

What more could a girl ask for?

Nothing... it's all good...

:-)