1. I just said to myself: "Okay. I'll deal with it!"
What was it?
As I blasted out of Kellogg this morning, I faced dark and rainy weather and stretches of standing water.
Visibility was limited -- it improved some once I arrived in CdA -- and when cars or trucks passed me, they splashed a blinding amount of water on my windshield.
But, I knew what the deal was.
I accepted it.
I maintained a moderate speed, no matter how fast some of my fellow drivers decided to drive.
I focused on what was in front of me, didn't really care what other drivers did as long as things seemed safe (and they did) and I arrived in Spokane, parked in the outpatient parking garage, checked in, got called into the lab, rolled up my sleeve, and the always friendly and competent Angela drew the blood that Dr. Murad ordered.
The lab posted results on my patient portal within a half an hour and I was happy with every result I saw. Creatinine: stable. White blood cell count: firmly in range. Potassium and magnesium: firmly in range. Glucose: in range. My urine was clear and all the tests results expressed good news.
Why do I drive to Spokane for labs, even though I could have them done in Kellogg?
I like knowing the results really soon. That's one reason.
In addition, for some reason, when I go to LabCorp in Kellogg, there's always a billing hiccup I need to tend to. The billing at Sacred Heart is never a problem.
And, lastly, I enjoy, even in dark, rainy weather, driving to Spokane.
No kidding.
2. Moreover, I really enjoy what I do in Spokane after I visit the lab.
I rocketed up Grand Blvd and east on 29th and pulled into the Great Harvest parking lot, walked in, and bought a loaf of Harvest Blend bread and loved sitting quietly and enjoying a Morning Glory Muffin and a couple cups of Cravens Earth and Sky coffee.
After a peaceful stop at the bakery, I shot a ways further east on 29th and strolled into Trader Joe's and had a great time stocking up on chicken tenders, a variety of pot stickers and dumplings, nuts, a Greek salad and a chicken lunch for Debbie to enjoy at school, and other fun purchases.
I ended my trip to Spokane by dashing downtown mostly via Southeast Blvd and picked up the last two books I bought online in my most recent Auntie's Bookstore order. I now have all the books on Leah Sottile's list and will continue to work my way toward reading all the books her list recommends.
3. Debbie had requested pork and butternut squash for dinner tonight.
No problem.
I peeled and cut the squash into pieces just a bit larger than bite sized and baked them alongside a garlic and peppercorn pork tenderloin I purchased a couple of weeks ago at Trader Joe's.
It worked!
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