October 11, 2007 Day 175
I'm going to live after all!
We laugh at Woody Allen's hypochondria, and I often think that Adrian obsesses too much over his health issues, but I'm as bad or worse. Two weeks ago when I took my blood pressure, the monitor indicated I had an irregular heartbeat, and the manual said "call your doctor" if this happens. After I did, the doctor's nurse told me to cut out caffeine and to come in for an EKG. I immediately went to straight decaf in the morning and a single cup of green tea in the afternoon. I also doubled my blood pressure (BP) meds because I couldn't seem to get the numbers down.
But what I didn't realize was how worried I had been about it all. Since I got home from the doc's office this afternoon, I feel immensely relieved. He said that we all have an irregular heartbeat occasionally and that if I don't have symptoms, such as palpitations, then I shouldn't worry about it. He even said one cup of coffee a day was OK.
In this morning's drawing, I comfortably drew with black and gray pens, both fine point and calligraphy. Then I used the brush pens to fill in some highlights.
Drawing #177
Last night Adrian arrived in drizzling rain at the Ithaca airport, back from his California trip. It's great to have him back even if life is more chaotic than when I'm home alone. He is out walking Roxy now. The poor dog has been pining away for him all week.
In two days the Art Trail open studio weekends start. I'm keeping my expectations very low, but it's good to know my studio is clean, organized, and ready for the hordes.
(Note: There is a gap between the dates I'm writing and posting in order to give me time to get ahead in case we travel and I'm not able to post.)
