Author: IM-PCP

Wednesday W #1

I’m starting Wednesday W’s as a way to give short updates of how I use my (new) extra day off per week. I am curious about what I will do with that extra day, and think blogging about it might prompt me to make sure I take advantage of it.

When did I wake up: 8 am, per the alarm, as Mr. PiN needs to be somewhere this morning.

Who am I spending time with: Mr. PiN, mostly. I did see a former partner this afternoon–we caught up, and she showed me her new (to her) house.

What did I do for work: I checked in to the electronic medical record several times today, spending nearly 2 hours authorizing med refills, reviewing test results and managing messages. I also skimmed through several journals (a double duty task: work and decluttering).

What project am I working on, now I have time: Nothing huge today, mostly managing bills and errands. This might be because I cleared out several grocery bags’ worth of journals and magazines over the weekend.

What did I do to “fill my bucket:” Catching up with my friend was great, as was watching competitive tennis (live!) at lunch time.

What else was good about today: I made myself lunch (nothing fancy) instead of eating out of my lunch box.

Which meme has made me laugh recently:

A painting of Salome with the head of John the Baptist on a platter, with the statement: when someone tells me women must serve men.

Fitness Log #346, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 6 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.

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The One Mistake You Should Avoid With Your Will

I admit, this is a total click bait title for the post.

I am sure there are multiple mistakes you should avoid with your will–this is why you should absolutely work with a lawyer on this sort of thing.

(Perhaps the biggest mistake you might make is having no will at all, but that’s a different story).

Anyway, I was prompted to write this because my very close friend died, and her family could not find her will.

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Fitness Log #345, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 6 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.

Continue reading “Fitness Log #345, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness”

Fitness Log #344, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 6 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.

Continue reading “Fitness Log #344, Friday Firsts And Fabulousness”

Wednesday W’s

I was introduced to Wednesday W’s via Burning Desire for Fire, as a way to give short updates–in her case, in early retirement.

In my case, I am not retiring (yet), but I will be taking an extra day off each week, giving me a 3-day weekend. I am curious about what I will do with that extra day, and think blogging about it might prompt me to make sure I take advantage of it.

I haven’t yet officially started my standing Mondays-off schedule, but did not have clinic scheduled this past Monday. I thought I would give the Wednesday W’s a try.

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Fitness Log #343, Friday Firsts, Fabulousness, And Monthly Goals

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 6 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Since the pandemic started, I have been keeping track of “firsts,” and more lately, I have been trying to note good things (“fabulousness”). It’s a good way to pay attention and not let life slide by.

Continue reading “Fitness Log #343, Friday Firsts, Fabulousness, And Monthly Goals”

Choices And Their Results

In my work, I sometimes prescribe weight loss medications.

They are not currently covered under many local insurance policies. Although the hospital insurance plan was covering them for a short time, coverage will end very soon. However, for the cash-paying patient, they can now cost “only” $500 per month.

I don’t particularly want to talk about whether or not injectable medication for weight loss is a good or a bad thing, or about the cost of medications in the US, or whether or not healthcare coverage for obesity management meets your favor.

What I do want to talk about (briefly) is the wiggle room in some budgets.

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