A Sound Massage

In regards to my health, things have picked up slightly since my MRV. The ultrasound I had yesterday wasn't too bad. But damn, these tests are specific, which equals very long in the real world. An hour ultrasound of my neck? Didn't realize there was that much stuff to gander at in the small big of cylindrical flesh between my squishy gray matter and heart!? An ultrasound isn't too painful, except for the devices' contact on my skin, and the pressure. The device emits a buzzing, which I can hear in my ear, like the drone of a bee, but lower in pitch, a sound that jabs needles of sound into my bones. The gel is disgusting, and was all the way up to my temples and in my hair. At least its water-based, and comes off in the shower. It wasn't an attractive look though, let me tell you lol. Not a very effective hair gel, at least that's one good thing. The nice technician didn't see anything really obvious on the ultrasound, but it isn't as accurate as the MRV, which will give us the definitive answer soon. Hopefully sooner versus later, because at the same time I would be getting the procedure to unblock my veins, I would get a new PICCline. OH yes, no port again, let me tell you. All that's left to bear witness to that discomfort is a 2 inch incision scar, which is fading into a pink ridge, with the liberal application of pure vitamin E.

I did get the pure pleasure of visiting a vegan, organic bakery, which only opened up a few weeks ago. "Edible Flours" was a delightful experience, and the cupcake divine. Its so nice to be able to pick up something from a bakery, something I wouldn't bake at home, and to not have to worry about the ingredients or ask the poor barista 20 questions about the composition of the confection. Pure bliss.

I am glad all the medical-related things are over. Now I can relax, without the added stress of knowing I have more tests later on. Tomorrow, if its a nice day, we'll go to the Dr. Sun Yet-Sen Gardens, a pristine Japanese garden paradise. I went there on school trip when I was in grade 6, and the memories of the tranquility of the lush greens, rocky pagodas, ponds and raked stone gardens remain with me. Hmm...I think a yummy green vegan gum drop would go nicely with this memory...