It took about a year to resolve all the outstanding bills from Paul's birth. I had foolishly hoped that, since this particular hospital stay was quasi-routine (I mean, so many people have babies, right?!) the billing/payment for it would be straightforward. It was anything but. It started out normally enough: we got a bill that … Continue reading That one resident
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Oh… hi?
uh, hello? nice to see you again? I say that because if you're reading this right now, I'm guessing that you are a long-time reader of this blog. You may have even "subscribed" long ago, and just got a confusing notification in your inbox that some blog—"Type what now"? What was that one?—had an update. … Continue reading Oh… hi?
when preparation is empowerment
I'm not sure I've had diabetes long enough to be dispensing advice, but 2.5 years in, I can't help myself, so bear with me. I love to travel. My love for travel, while not necessarily unique among humans, is powerful—bestowed on me by a wanderlust-filled family. And while I won't say that I ever thought, … Continue reading when preparation is empowerment
The Oreo Incident
My office is overcrowded. Conference rooms are hard to come by; although it has tons of "cozy couches" and "hip hang out spots" like any respectable start-up, these spots tend to fill up quickly and remain noisy and cramped all day. My desk is also right by a window—a lovely thing, until the afternoon sun shines so … Continue reading The Oreo Incident
On Emily Post, and the One Touch Ultra Blue’s Resemblence to a Star Wars Toy
Another Fictional Dystopia I Would Die In
I was reading People Magazine the other day (and YOU'RE WELCOME for singlehandedly keeping print media in business) and I came across a quick review of that show Colony on USA Network. It's by Carlton Cuse, the guy who did Lost, and it stars a guy from Lost. You know, the show you've seen a billion subway ads … Continue reading Another Fictional Dystopia I Would Die In
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes – Again
Remember when I complained about the stupid pamphlet my insurance company sent me about diabetes? They sent it again! That's because I've switched insurances, and I guess my new plan has, also, discovered that I have diabetes. I wonder what tipped them off? (I'm gonna guess the insulin prescriptions. Or like, the diagnostic code. Which, in … Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Diabetes – Again
Invaded
I feel invaded a lot. I assume most of us do. As a consumer in a capitalist society, my financial information is at constant risk of invasion. (I've had my CC info stolen twice in the last 3 months?! Really?? I'll say it: these new RFID chips are WAY more trouble than they're worth). As … Continue reading Invaded
Worst Low (So Far)
Last night I had the worst low I've ever had. It's not a particularly good story, unfortunately - this low came on like a typical low. We finished Type What Now rehearsal, said good night to Anne, and then Stefan and I walked out to the drugstore. (My new vice is treating myself to a … Continue reading Worst Low (So Far)
Traveling
This weekend, I went away for three nights. Today I'm at home for a few hours, then I'll jump on a plane and head out for a week of vacation. In a way, it's nice - as anyone with diabetes will tell you, success is all about planning - if you can plan for it, … Continue reading Traveling
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