HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Eve Day....

HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Eve Day....: We're going out today.  We have no intention of being out with the partiers & merry-makers.   Still we want to go out & get so...

HIV+ 01032000: No Good...

HIV+ 01032000: No Good...: I'm not sure if it's the change in the weather, juniper trees dumping pollen, something I ate, stress from dealing with my pharmac...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated...: The drama continues between  my doctor, my pharmacy & myself.  Somewhere along the line another medication refill order has gone sidew...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Ending...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Ending...: We've stayed a bit warmer than normal here the last week.  Last night was the 1st time in days, we left a stove on & the water dri...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Saturday...: This is the last Saturday of December  2014.  We're on the way out of this year.  Only 4 days left & then it's no more 2014.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Lupin...

HIV+ 01032000: Lupin...: This article discusses how the India based Lupin company just received approval from the USFDA to produce a generic form of the drug Epi...

HIV+ 01032000: Holiday...

HIV+ 01032000: Holiday...: We're heading out for our household celebration.   We plan on seeing a  movie & then grabbing a bite to eat at wherever happens to...

HIV+ 01032000: Eve...

HIV+ 01032000: Eve...: Today is my roomie's birthday & Christmas Eve.  Yes, I gave her top billing.  I'm not going to say much today, except ...

HIV+ 01032000: Next To Last...

HIV+ 01032000: Next To Last...: This is the nest to last week of 2014.  It is the next to last Tuesday of December.   We're on the way out with only 8 days left in th...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Day...: Finally, we need a good day.  The plumbers got here to look  at our heater.  The pilot wouldn't stay lit.  We got a hold of him this m...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Solstice...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Solstice...: No griping today.  Not much of anything, except to wish everyone a very Festive Solstice.  May your days get brighter. Cya... ...

HIV+ 01032000: Pile It On...

HIV+ 01032000: Pile It On...: Just to add more to the list, it seems 1 of our heaters is going out on us.  It doesn't want to stay lit.  Just another crap thing to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Every Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Every Day...: Nearly Every day I read something that proves to me the stigma against people with HIV rages.  I've accepted most people are simply se...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Get...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Get...: I already had plans for today & then they got complicated.  My dentist office called yesterday & told me they had an opening.  I c...

HIV+ 01032000: Trepidation...

HIV+ 01032000: Trepidation...: My roomie is trepidatious today.  She's worried about a possible bad outcome of her day's trip.   She's on her way to see her ...

HIV+ 01032000: Smoking & HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: Smoking & HIV...: This article  details how smoking can amplify & even double some risk in HIV patients.  Some of the possibilities are cancer & dea...

HIV+ 01032000: Bring On The Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Bring On The Busy...: This is the beginning of the busiest time of the year.  At least for my roomie & me.  We have a lot to do this week.  Well, mostly she...

HIV+ 01032000: Forum Over Biggest Challenge...

HIV+ 01032000: Forum Over Biggest Challenge...: I'm not going to talk on this 1 much.  Today, I'm posting a like POZ's forum.  The topic was, "What is the biggest person...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Saturday Again...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Saturday Again...: It's Saturday & the previous week wasn't great.  The upcoming week looks to be pretty busy with plans & appointments for b...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Drizzly Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Drizzly Day...: It's drizzling outside today.  It was supposed to rain, but it won't pour or shine.  No, it just drizzles.  I don't like non c...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Want To Talk Right Now...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Want To Talk Right Now...: I hate this time of year, it always, repeat always, finds a way to screw me.  From the 1st sign of chilly nights until we're warming u...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Post...: I'm doing this post early, because I'll be busy tomorrow.  Tuesday started out well, but it didn't last.  My roomie got a flat...

HIV+ 01032000: Foggy Tuesday ...

HIV+ 01032000: Foggy Tuesday ...: It's finally starting to let up, but this morning has been a foggy mess.  There are times when fog is a neat weather phenomenon.   I d...

HIV+ 01032000: A 15 Year Anniversary...

HIV+ 01032000: A 15 Year Anniversary...: I'm not sure of the exact day in December, but somewhere about this time in 1999, I did something for the last time.   At that point, ...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Sunday, 3 Left...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Sunday, 3 Left...: Today is the end of the 1st week of the last month of 2014.  There are only 3 more Sundays this year.  It's always weird for me to thi...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Today...: Yesterday was a bit rushed for me.  I had errands to do & a trip over to Fort Smith to pick up my roomie.  All the while, it drizzled,...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Out Later...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Out Later...: I have errands to run later & I have to pick up my roomie.  I haven't felt well the last few days.  I'm  not sure if its the w...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Morning...: It's the 4th day of the month.  We've got the trash to the curb.  The bills are mostly paid & the errands ran.    The beginnin...

HIV+ 01032000: Health Coverage Info...

HIV+ 01032000: Health Coverage Info...: This may not be new, but it might help some.  This website,  Greaterthan.org  can help people start to understand the Affordable Care Act ...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Morning...: I have to head out later for my dentist appointment.  With any luck this will be the last major work I need done for quite a while.   This...

HIV+ 01032000: December 1st - World AIDS Day...

HIV+ 01032000: December 1st - World AIDS Day...: Today is World AIDS Day .  Since 1987, December 1st  has been designated as a day to promote HIV awareness.  You can find out more about i...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long November...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long November...: Its last day of November 2014.  It was a pretty good month for us.  Nothing too horrid or overwhelming came our way.  I'll take that a...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day...: We've been invited to a Friendsgiving tonight.  There's supposed to be a bonfire afterwards.  We won't be staying for that.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Black Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Black Friday...: It's here, the most notorious shopping day of the year.   Still, we ventured out to go grocery shopping.  We figured most the mad buye...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving 2014...

HIV+ 01032000: Thanksgiving 2014...: It's here.  I'm sorta blah about the whole matter.  Not bah humbug, but definitely not overly concerned with the matter.   The foo...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It...: For the past several weeks, I've been receiving request to sign petitions against companies staying open on Thanksgiving (US).   I won...

HIV+ 01032000: Endings...

HIV+ 01032000: Endings...: I know this is the season for thanks, but I'm sort of in a funk right now.   I don't mind Thanksgiving, it's about food.  Stil...

HIV+ 01032000: Medication Frustration ...

HIV+ 01032000: Medication Frustration ...: My pharmacy & doctor have clashed over my meds again.  I called my pharmacy to check on my order for Wednesday.   Good thing I did, th...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Warm Sunday...: It's nearly 70 F here today.  Its supposed to be gone by tomorrow, but its nice while its here.  Not much going on here today.   T...

HIV+ 01032000: Raining Away...

HIV+ 01032000: Raining Away...: The rain started last night.  It woke me a couple of times, but nothing too bad.  It's been going on ever since.  The rain keeps revvi...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday Again...: It's Friday &  we went shopping earlier.  I don't know why, but I'm staying chilled,  It was considerably warmer yesterday...

HIV+ 01032000: Staying Warm...

HIV+ 01032000: Staying Warm...: It warmed up  a bit yesterday & so far it's been fairly nice today.  Jacket weather, but still nice.  I'm not up to much today...

HIV+ 01032000: In A Rush...

HIV+ 01032000: In A Rush...: OK, it's going to be a busy day for me.  I have stuff I need to get done & a trip over to Fort Smith.  My telemedicine appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning Tuesday....

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Morning Tuesday....: So far, last night was our coldest, down into the teens.  We're supposed to warm up back to more seasonal temperatures now.   For that...

HIV+ 01032000: Someone Else Against Truvada...

HIV+ 01032000: Someone Else Against Truvada...: This rather lengthy article  is about Michael Weinstein.   He is the head of the Los Angeles based AIDS Healthcare Foundation.   The artic...

HIV+ 01032000: Heater Head...

HIV+ 01032000: Heater Head...: My head is already feeling the effects of the heater.  Winter will never be my favorite season.  I don't care if you do get presents i...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...: There isn't much going on here, besides being chilly.  It's not as cold as it'll get, but it set in so quick.  I'm not use...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...: I had to go shopping & run some errands this morning.  None of this should've been any big deal.  Still somehow, it was.    I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Shopping...

HIV+ 01032000: Shopping...: Have some things we need to get today.  It'll probably be easier in Fort Smith.  I say probably, because our shopping ventures over th...

HIV+ 01032000: Heater...

HIV+ 01032000: Heater...: We didn't get as cool as the forecast last night, but it was cold.  It was the 1st night we had the heater in the kitchen on & the...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...: I normally don't blog about products, but I'm making an exception.   Let's set things up with 2 statements.   I often ...

HIV+ 01032000: Plummet...

HIV+ 01032000: Plummet...: Its a very nice day today.  We're setting at 75 F.  That, said, tomorrow isn't supposed to be as pleasant.   The high is forecast ...

HIV+ 01032000: Soreness...

HIV+ 01032000: Soreness...: It's been a few says since my dentist appointment, but some soreness still lingers.   There's a slight scrape on my gum right bene...

HIV+ 01032000: Rushed Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Rushed Morning...: We've got a lot planned for this morning.  This will be brief.  I'm taking my roomie over to her friend's baby for the 1st tim...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Friday...: It's the 1st Friday of November.  That being, we went shopping.  It went fairly smoothly this morning. We're going to Fort Smi...

HIV+ 01032000: A New Approach...

HIV+ 01032000: A New Approach...: Scientists are researching a new method of conveying immunity to HIV without a vaccination.  According to this article , there's a met...

HIV+ 01032000: Sour...

HIV+ 01032000: Sour...: I'm not in a very good mood this morning.  I'm still waiting for the damned plumber to come fix the toilet he didn't fix the 1...

HIV+ 01032000: Very Short...

HIV+ 01032000: Very Short...: I've got a lot to do this morning.   The plumbers should be here sometime to deal with the toilet issue, again.   My roomie has an app...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy...: It's the 1st Monday & we have a lot to do this morning.  We have to go by the bank, then we're off to pay bills.  Afterwards t...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Sunday Of November...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Sunday Of November...: The 1st weekend of the month is almost over.  Tomorrow will be busy for us with shopping & getting bills paid.   We raided the half pr...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello November...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello November...: With Halloween done, October is in the rear view mirror.  We're officially into the holiday season, yippie.  Hopefully, the stores won...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: We're going to see a movie if all goes well today.  We have to go do some shopping & then wait to see if we hear back from the rep...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...: I'm getting out of here a little early this morning.  I need to go have my blood drawn for lab work.  I have a specialist appointment ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Trash Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Trash Day...: Once again, trash has been drug to the curb.  It was easier this week.  I think I'm getting over whatever knocked 2 weeks ago.   I sti...

HIV+ 01032000: Ragweed...

HIV+ 01032000: Ragweed...:  According to  Pollen.com , we're having a low allergy day.  Tell that to my eyes, nose & throat.    The problem is simple, the on...

HIV+ 01032000: Revving Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Revving Up...: We're supposed to get a storm sometime today.    It feels like it.  It was windy all night & it's gotten more so this morning....

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Sunday...: This is the last Sunday of October.   This month has flown by.  I think it's because this has been the 1st month in a long time we wer...

HIV+ 01032000: Willingly...

HIV+ 01032000: Willingly...: There have numerous news articles about people purposely exposing others to HIV.  Maybe the exact purpose wasn't to infect them.  The ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Friday...: I woke up to a wall of fog outside my window this morning.   It was chilly & damp.  Still we had shopping to handle.   We made it thro...

HIV+ 01032000: Sad Kitty...

HIV+ 01032000: Sad Kitty...: 1 of the outdoor cats, Clementine, is nearing the end.  He's had a respiratory issue since this Summer.  We've tried to do what we...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day, A Week Later...

HIV+ 01032000: Trash Day, A Week Later...: For the past couple of weeks I've been in a slump.  I've had very little energy & was feeling poorly.  I wasn't doing bad ...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Tell Me...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Tell Me...: This article  is long, but needs to be & it should be read.  It details a possible link between the injectable contraceptive, Pfizer&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: We have to head back out.  Morning shopping at Walmart was a partial bust.  Unfortunately it was items we needed that they didn't have...

HIV+ 01032000: Long Year So Far...

HIV+ 01032000: Long Year So Far...: It's been a long, trying year so far.  Amazingly enough, neither the house nor cars were the source of the drama.  I haven't been ...

HIV+ 01032000: Saturday Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Saturday Again...: I'm very happy we have nothing to do today.  My roomie & I could both use some nothing time.  Its a day to catch up on TV & th...

HIV+ 01032000: Somewhat Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Somewhat Better...: We went shopping this morning.  I'm doing some better.  I don't feel like I'm dragging everywhere.   I was at least able to ge...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Off...: Suddenlink struck again last night for almost 5 hours we had no internet.  They did Friday & Sunday Night.  I guess I can look forward...

HIV+ 01032000: Feeling Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Feeling Off...: I got up early & made it to my appointment this morning.  I hate waking up early when it's dark.  I'm morally opposed to risin...

HIV+ 01032000: Wind...

HIV+ 01032000: Wind...: It was blowing hard all night.  I'm amazed limbs weren't littering the yard this morning.  It's still blowing & the net ha...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...: I've not felt all that well this weekend.  Thanks to storms last night, I'm not faring any better this morning.   On top of that, ...

HIV+ 01032000: More Issues With Suddenlink...

HIV+ 01032000: More Issues With Suddenlink...: My net just came back on & I have no idea how long it will stay going.   They've been crap all weekend.   I'll just post this ...

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Here We Go Again...: Yes, I'm a cynic on this matter.  This article  details an Australian biotech company's successful trial in killing not only HIV, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms A Brewing...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms A Brewing...: We're supposed to be heading into some serious thunder storms soon.  Its already dark & moderately raining.  If the storms hit, th...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much Today...: I'm feeling better than yesterday, but still not the greatest.  Allergens have kicked in pretty hard core.   It's left me with a l...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...: After running our errands yesterday, we grabbed a bite to eat.  More like a lot of bites, we hit a buffet.  We managed not to stuff oursel...

HIV+ 01032000: Need Out For A Bit...

HIV+ 01032000: Need Out For A Bit...: I've been a bit restless lately, so has my roomie.  We've decided to head out for a bit.  Not sure what we're going to do, but...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Marginalized...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Marginalized...: I've talked about how marginalization affects health before.   The point is the further a person is from the mainstream culture the mo...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st October Weekend...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st October Weekend...: This is the last day of the 1st weekend of October 2014.  For us, it's been fairly low key.  Other than some idiot burning leaves when...

HIV+ 01032000: Planes, Trains & Automobiles...

HIV+ 01032000: Planes, Trains & Automobiles...: Since, I found the article yesterday about possibly the earliest known existence of HIV, there has been a plethora of followups & reit...

HIV+ 01032000: Origins...

HIV+ 01032000: Origins...: This article  details a new statistically backed theory of the origins of HIV.  They feel the virus can be tracked to a city in the Democr...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: The plumbers finally came yesterday & fixed a part in the toilet I'd never had to deal with before.  Something called a Mansfield ...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello October...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello October...: It's time to say goodbye to September & hello to Halloween, I mean October.   September has been an odd month for me this year.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Plumber Soon...

HIV+ 01032000: Plumber Soon...: This will be short.  We're expecting the plumber this afternoon.  I have no idea when exactly, so I don't want to be busy with any...

HIV+ 01032000: Smokey...

HIV+ 01032000: Smokey...: Alright, allergies are bad enough, but recently there's been another culprit.   We live half a mile from where our town burns it's...

HIV+ 01032000: Pages Lost...

HIV+ 01032000: Pages Lost...: My book is getting thinner.   Life keeps ripping chapters out of it.  I have the memories, but  Memorex just isn't the same.  Every so...

HIV+ 01032000: Was Better...

HIV+ 01032000: Was Better...: I was doing better this morning.  My allergies & stomach issues had settled quite a bit.  That was earlier.  Just before 11:00, the la...

HIV+ 01032000: Out Of It...

HIV+ 01032000: Out Of It...: We've been very humid here & there was some stress last night over plumbing.  I think the plumbing issue is handled for now.   Thi...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Thursday...: The trash is gone & the weather is fairly pleasant.   There isn't much going on. We're adjusting back to the Fall level of TV ...

HIV+ 01032000: A Week Later...

HIV+ 01032000: A Week Later...: Last week we hauled brush to the curb & now all that is gone.  The yard looks more manicured, except now it needs mowing again.   Hope...

HIV+ 01032000: Down South...

HIV+ 01032000: Down South...: I've found 2 articles today citing how the new epicenter of HIV in the USA is in the southern states.  I guess for some of you that&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Clean Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Clean Up...: Had an emergency clean up to handle in the house today.  It's handled & hopefully it won't have to be repeated.   In the proce...

HIV+ 01032000: Autumn Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Autumn Issues...: Autumn is virtually here, my body has accepted this for about a week now.  I'm not a fan of the onset of shorter days, actually I hate...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Great...: Yesterday was tiring & frustrating.  Our internet was gone most of the day.  Thanks Suddenlink. On top of that, my roomie is going thr...

HIV+ 01032000: SuddenStink...

HIV+ 01032000: SuddenStink...: My net has been crappy for the last few days & it was out for over 8 hours today.  It's still sketchy at best.  Sorry, for no post...

HIV+ 01032000: Out The Door...

HIV+ 01032000: Out The Door...: Pretty much forgot about posting today until it was almost time for me to go pick up my roomie in Ft. Smith.  Sorry about that. I'll g...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Worn Out...: We finished the pruning yesterday & hauled the brush to the curb this morning.   We're tired & sore.  Neither of us is used to...

HIV+ 01032000: Bush Whacking Time...

HIV+ 01032000: Bush Whacking Time...: It began yesterday & continues on today, possibly into tomorrow.  Its time to whack some bushes.  I'm not talking about some Faceb...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...: It's drizzly overcast morning here.  Nothing much going on.  We went shopping & it's been a bit of a lull since.   This weird ...

HIV+ 01032000: No Valley, But Its Pleasant...

HIV+ 01032000: No Valley, But Its Pleasant...: Its a nice Sunday here.  The weather has warmed up a bit & the doors are open again.  The allergens are still high, but we can't h...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Chilly...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously Chilly...: A few days ago I was sweating in the upper 90's.  Last night  I was making sure all the fans were off & windows closed because it ...

HIV+ 01032000: Abrupt...

HIV+ 01032000: Abrupt...: 2 days ago, our high for the day was in the upper  90's F, with an overnight low in the mid 70's,  Today, we between 3 & 4 inc...

HIV+ 01032000: More & More...

HIV+ 01032000: More & More...: It seems every time I scan the articles regarding HIV, I come across more reports of people who know they're + continuing to engage in...

HIV+ 01032000: Bothered & Hot...

HIV+ 01032000: Bothered & Hot...: It got really hot again yesterday.   My body isn't used to that level of heat & humidity.  Normally, I have a whole season to get ...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...: The 1st of the month brings a lot running around. There are bills to pay & errands to run.  After today, there are only 2 more & 1...

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Run..

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Run..: Again, we're off to Ft. Smith to get something our Walmart doesn't have in.  I have no idea how long this will take.  I'm bett...

HIV+ 01032000: After The Dip...

HIV+ 01032000: After The Dip...: It's still cool here, that's the good thing.  The bad thing is that my body really doesn't like drastic changes in temperature...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice...

HIV+ 01032000: Nice...: It's a little humid today, but after yesterday, today is so much more pleasant.   It jumped into the high 90's F here.  So far, we...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Friday...: Today is the 1st Friday of my new year & of the month.  We've gotten most of the bills paid. It's going to be hot again today....

HIV+ 01032000: Feeling Off....

HIV+ 01032000: Feeling Off....: I'm not sure if its the weather, allergies or what, but I feel fairly crappy today.  The pressure in my head isn't letting up at a...

Another Wednesday...

http://hiv01032000.blogspot.com/2014/09/another-wednesday.html

HIV+ 01032000: Just Off Them...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Off Them...: For the past several weeks I've seen numerous  articles about people purposely infecting others with HIV; boyfriends, girlfirends, hoo...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy BD To Me...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy BD To Me...: Today is the 1st of September, I've turned 48.  I don't have any plans for today.  All the movies I'd like to see, I have.   I...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Door Closes...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Door Closes...: This is the very last day of August 2014.  It's also the last day of me being 47.  Age has never really phased me.  But, the time pass...

HIV+ 01032000: Cooler...

HIV+ 01032000: Cooler...: Yesterday's rain cooled things down some.  It also made the humidity horrid.  It wasn't until after dark things started getting pl...

HIV+ 01032000: Brewing...

HIV+ 01032000: Brewing...: A storm is coming in on my area.  It sounds like it could be a strong 1.  If so, I have no idea how long my net or power will last.  A gna...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Cooler...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Cooler...: So far today, its staying a little cooler.  I'm feeling some better than yesterday.  As an HIV + person, it gets tiring talking about ...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...: It's not as hot today, but it's still pretty awful.  The humidity is rising.  Add to that, the devil know as ragweed has returned ...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Issues...: I had to try several times to get into Blogger today.  Even now, its trying to kick me out.  This will have to be short.  All is going wel...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Monday...: This is not only the last Monday of August, but of my year as well.  Next Monday will be my birthday & the start of my new year.    I ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Hot, Still Queasy...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Hot, Still Queasy...: There are numerous side effects that come from HIV meds.  Among the most common are those affecting your gastrointestinal tract.  These in...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Yuck...: For some reason this year, my allergies have never gone away like normal.  I've been putting away the cough drops, eye drops, lip balm...

HIV+ 01032000: Follow Up On Negligence...

HIV+ 01032000: Follow Up On Negligence...: I wrote about a dentist last March in this post.  This article is talking is a follow up to what happened with him.   This man's neg...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...: I've got a bit to do today.  I've got some things to watch, some stuff to get through on my computer & then I have to run over...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Humid...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Humid...: It warmed up a lot yesterday, but somehow the humidity still lingers.   The stickiness makes taking a shower nearly useless.  You have to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Moving On...

HIV+ 01032000: Moving On...: No matter how crappy things get, time keeps going,.  I'm nearing the end of this year for myself.  Come September, it's a new 1 fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Wash...

HIV+ 01032000: Car Wash...: We went shopping this morning.  We started at Walmart, but wound up having to go to the other store as well.   Walmart was so busy, I woun...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...: It is horribly humid today.   We're only in the upper 80's but we have humidity levels that nearly match.  Last night was not good...

HIV+ 01032000: Missed It...

HIV+ 01032000: Missed It...: I'm doing another post because I forgot this.  This link leads to a post about my cat Fluffy.  He passed a little over a ye...

HIV+ 01032000: Heating Back Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Heating Back Up...: It looks like Summer weather might actually be arriving here.  For the next week or so, we're supposed to be in the mid to upper 90&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Net Issues Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Net Issues Again...: I'm doing another short post, because Suddenlink is being very erratic today.  They know there's an area wide problem.  So far, no...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Sure...: I'm not sure what was up with me yesterday, it's not as intense so far today, but it was then.  It doesn't make any sense.  Su...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Hunting...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Hunting...: Not sure how long this is going to take, but I have some hunting to do.  It will involve me being outside, walking in the yard & carry...

HIV+ 01032000: Grass...

HIV+ 01032000: Grass...: I hate grass.  I'd love to have a yard with none of the green hell in it.  I realize it has it's benefits.  My little blue flowers...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday...: It's Monday & I'll be out shopping by myself.  My roomie will be waiting for the Suddenlink guy to show & for a service ca...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Sunday...: It's weird to be this far into August & to have only seriously needed the AC a half a dozen times or so.  Our high has been roughl...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Switch...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Switch...: This article is about the downside to switching drug regimens when it isn't necessary.  I'm on a dinosaur of a regimen.   I take ...

HIV+ 01032000: Living With It...

HIV+ 01032000: Living With It...: This article  about his life with HIV.  It's brief, but worthwhile.    It's about the alienation & anonymity the  writer faced...

HIV+ 01032000: Storming...

HIV+ 01032000: Storming...: It's storming & I've already been having internet connection issues, so I'll make this brief.  Not much going on here, bes...

HIV+ 01032000: Flabbergasted...

HIV+ 01032000: Flabbergasted...: This article  reports research regarding teens & HIV.  The study is disturbing & it pisses me off.   After 30+ years of screaming ...

HIV+ 01032000: Dentist...

HIV+ 01032000: Dentist...: I have a dentist appointment today. Actually, it's just a cleaning.  Not sure how long I"ll be there.  We may run some errands &a...

HIV+ 01032000: Conflicted...

HIV+ 01032000: Conflicted...: This article is about a man in Oklahoma whose been arrested for soliciting sex from people without revealing his HIV + status.  According...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Ouch...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Ouch...: I've awoke to fog the last 2 mornings.  Fog usually isn't that bad, but combined with these temps, it means the humidity is throug...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Heading Out...: We've decided to go out today for something other than a doctor's appointment or other required thing in our lives.  I have a dent...

HIV+ 01032000: Van Stuff...

HIV+ 01032000: Van Stuff...: I'll be out getting some maintenance done on the van.  Normally, I'd say this wouldn't take very long, but it's the van on...

HIV+ 01032000: Until Next Time...

HIV+ 01032000: Until Next Time...: This is the last of July.  Midway through a very stressful Summer.  Most of the rough stuff was handled in June, but there was definitely ...

HIV+ 01032000: 73...

HIV+ 01032000: 73...: 73 F is our high today & it's almost August.  This is messed up Summer weather.  We still have August & September to heat up, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Adjustments...

HIV+ 01032000: Adjustments...: The cooler weather have allowed us to live with just open windows & fans.  I prefer this, it's easier on my breathing.   The cats ...

HIV+ 01032000: Temp Drop...

HIV+ 01032000: Temp Drop...: Yesterday, we neared the century mark on the thermometer.  Today, is supposed to be significantly cooler.  You'd think I'd be happ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Article...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Article...: This article  is about a non-profit center in the Philippines for HIV + that is manned by an HIV + staff.  While the idea of this place &a...

HIV+ 01032000: Something's Screwing Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Something's Screwing Up...: I'm not sure if it's Blogger or my net provider, but I'm having problems staying in Blogger.  I'll post more tomorrow.  Ho...

HIV+ 01032000: News...

HIV+ 01032000: News...: My roomie's doctor delivered good news this morning.  In the doctor's opinion, further treatment at this time would not be necessa...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Good News...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Good News...: My roomie's appointment seems to have gone well.  1st, if necessary, the place in Fort Smith can handle the high dose radiation proced...

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Go...

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Go...: We're up early & have to head out soon.  My roomie's appointment this morning. At least she didn't get the 8 AM appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Stages...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Stages...: I saw the beginnings of some interesting things today, but nothing seem far enough along according to the articles to make them viable for...

HIV+ 01032000: Winding Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Winding Up...: The week is shaping up to be a busy 1.  We had shopping to do this morning & to run to the mail box.  There's showers to be taken ...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Good News...

HIV+ 01032000: Some Good News...: This article  states the transmissions of HIV in the USA over the last decade have fallen 1/3.   That is great news actually.  However, it...

HIV+ 01032000: Condolences & Complications...

HIV+ 01032000: Condolences & Complications...: This article  details how at least 6  HIV experts & many others attending an AIDS conference were aboard the Malaysia Airlines Flight ...

HIV+ 01032000: 25 Below...

HIV+ 01032000: 25 Below...: Yesterday, we were 25 degrees F below our average temperature for this time of the year.  It was rainy & overcast.  Today is looking a...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Chilly...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Chilly...: I can't believe I'm griping about this in July, but it was a little chilly getting out the shower today.  We're not supposed t...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Wednesday...: It is amazingly cool here today.  In mid July we're hovering around 80 F. Our normal is at or above 95 right about now. 100 + temps ar...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Drive...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Drive...: Going out later.  We need to do something besides sit around.  We've decided it was in our best interest to head out & find exactl...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...: We're not that hot today, but the humidity is awful.  Coming out of Walmart today was like stepping into a sauna.  My roomie was waiti...

HIV+ 01032000: Beep Beep...

HIV+ 01032000: Beep Beep...: OT today, but then again so is most my life lately.  I had a surprise in the yard,  2 actually.  The orange outdoor cat has shown back up ...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritating Article...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritating Article...: This article hacked me off a bit.  The World Health Organization (WHO) wants all gay men (especially the admittedly sexually active 1&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Friday of July...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Friday of July...: Not much going on here.  It's supposed to get hot again today.  Yesterday was really pleasant.  We had some shopping to do this mornin...

HIV+ 01032000: Thundery...

HIV+ 01032000: Thundery...: I just got back from my doctor's appointment & it's beginning to thunder quite a bit.  I'll keep this brief in case the po...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry Up, Now Wait...

HIV+ 01032000: Hurry Up, Now Wait...: My roomie got the ball rolling yesterday.   She started researching treatment places that were local.  It looks like there's only 1 po...

HIV+ 01032000: Not What We Hoped For...

HIV+ 01032000: Not What We Hoped For...: My roomie is home & things wen't sort of well & sort of not.  Albeit, the surgery is considered a success & she is on the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting...: While I was out shopping this morning, my roomie was on her way too Tulsa.  Her sister in law is driving her to the follow up appointment....

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Quiet Sunday...: There's nothing much going on here today.   Not much on the net as far as articles I'm interested in either.  I'm tired of wri...

HIV+ 01032000: Ho Hum Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Ho Hum Day...: Nothing much is going today.  Somehow it's a rather pleasant weather day on this 5th day of July.   We're both a little worn out &...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy 4th...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy 4th...: It may be a holiday I'm not all that into, but some of you are so, "Happy 4th."  I had to go shopping this morning & tha...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Of The Month...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy 1st Of The Month...: It's the beginning of the month again.  That means a lot errands need running.  We'll be out a lot today.  Doubt, I'll have mu...

HIV+ 01032000: After The Rain...

HIV+ 01032000: After The Rain...: It rained fairly heavily last night.  A good way to usher in July.  It seems to have calmed the allergens down  a little.  I definitely sl...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello July...: It's been a trying 1st half of the year.  I hope from this point things calm down some.  I'm tired from this ongoing BS from the p...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...

HIV+ 01032000: Goodbye June...: Like I said yesterday, this was an odd & awkward month.  I'm sort of glad to see it going.   Hopefully, July won't be quite so...

HIV+ 01032000: Next To Last...

HIV+ 01032000: Next To Last...: We are almost out of June.  This month has been a series of start-stops.  At times, it sped by & others it crept.  Most of this was du...

HIV+ 01032000: Proud Of Their Stupid...

HIV+ 01032000: Proud Of Their Stupid...: According to this article , a bunch of idiot Christians are going to infiltrate a pride event so they can do "god's"  work. ...

HIV+ 01032000: + Stigma...

HIV+ 01032000: + Stigma...: This post will be brief.  I'd rather you read the article . It broaches the topic of whether or not in this time is it safe to out you...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Bad Morning...: Sorta cranky right now.  The 1st thing I saw on my computer this morning (it still isn't fixed), was a bright red screen stating 1 of ...

HIV+ 01032000: After Shower...

HIV+ 01032000: After Shower...: We are to the time of year I hate.  I despise it when the weather to the point that just after a shower, you're immediately covered by...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Going Up...: This article talks about how HIV rates in Charleston, SC, (USA) are on the rise.   I'm annoyed at this news but not surprised.  HIV r...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Issues...: I'm not sure what's up with Blogger right now, but it keeps refreshing my page.  I've lost what I was trying to post several t...

HIV+ 01032000: HUMID!!!

HIV+ 01032000: HUMID!!!: It's only about 90 F, but the humidity is awful & jacking up the heat index.   That's hell on us & the fridge.  Today was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Home...

HIV+ 01032000: Home...: I've been out getting some things for my roomie.  She got back in last night too late for me to get much.  The surgery seems to have g...

HIV+ 01032000: Well, Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Well, Maybe...: Things are up in the air whether or not my roomie will be coming home today or not.  There are some milestones they want you to pass befor...

HIV+ 01032000: Took Longer...

HIV+ 01032000: Took Longer...: My roomie's surgery took longer than expected, over twice as long.  I'm not sure surgeons can tell time.  Even with a longer time ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Way Things Stand...

HIV+ 01032000: The Way Things Stand...: Morning's gone & my roomie is on her way to Tulsa with her uncle.  The bags were ready by the door & we got to chat a little b...

HIV+ 01032000: Disappointing...

HIV+ 01032000: Disappointing...: According to this article , less than 50% of Americans are being tested for HIV.  Even after the recommendations by the CDC, only about 45...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...: It's Monday & we went shopping.  On Wednesday my roomie's uncle will arrive & drive her Tulsa.   So far, everything's ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Sands Of Time, Blah, Blah, Blah...

HIV+ 01032000: The Sands Of Time, Blah, Blah, Blah...: There are a lot of articles out this weekend about the aging, HIV+ population in Britain.   They now have a significant population living ...

HIV+ 01032000: Home Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Home Again...: My roomie made it home around 4:30 yesterday.  Apparently everything went well with her pre-op appointment.   Now, at least she knows how ...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting, Round 1...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting, Round 1...: My roomie left this morning a little after 8.  We thought she'd be heading out about 9, but her father was running early.  While I app...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying...

HIV+ 01032000: Trying...: This weather is seriously taking it's toll on me.  It's been humid & dreary for quite a bit & I feel in deep lull.  I'...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far...: Today we've been dry.  Not a drop from above.  We needed the rain, but it was getting tiresome.   My roomie will be heading to Tul...

HIV+ 01032000: Tuesday Noonish...

HIV+ 01032000: Tuesday Noonish...: Not much going on today.  It still looks a bit stormy out, but so far no rain today.   Our routine is somewhat normal today.  My roomie ha...

HIV+ 01032000: Bring Out The Ark...

HIV+ 01032000: Bring Out The Ark...: It's been raining a lot.  We've got somewhere over 3" since late Saturday night.   There are flash flood warnings around us. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Night...: We had some fairly severe storms last night & there apt to continue throughout the day.  Usually, storms make for good sleeping weathe...

HIV+ 01032000: Misled...

HIV+ 01032000: Misled...: Turned out, yesterday's storm was a dud.  For a bit, it was intense & then poof, it was gone.   Now all we have is some heat &...

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Net...

HIV+ 01032000: Stormy Net...: It's storming here & might get worse.  Most often, we usually lose the net or power, or both.   I'll post this short 1 today. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Day...: The planning process for my roomie's medical journey is ongoing, but it at least has a direction.  So far, it's been nice today.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant...

HIV+ 01032000: Pleasant...: Amazingly, it's been a pleasant morning.  It's been a while since we had 1.  It's warming up a bit today, but for now it's...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying Morning...: My foot is mostly feeling better.  Yesterday was the 1st day with no painkillers for it.  It's still sore, but tolerable.   This morni...

HIV+ 01032000: The 2nd..

HIV+ 01032000: The 2nd..: This is the 1st Monday of June.  We're headed into the  busy part of the month, bill paying time.  We'll handle those tomorrow.   ...

HIV+ 01032000: June, Really...

HIV+ 01032000: June, Really...: I'm not sure how, but it's already June.   May was such a whirl of crap, stress & anxiety that it seems like we just got start...

HIV+ 01032000: Top 25...

HIV+ 01032000: Top 25...: This article  lists the top 25 US cities with high HIV/AIDS rates.    I find this list expected & frightening.  A lot of the areas I a...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovering...: I'm still tired from yesterday's trip.   It went better than we'd hoped, but it was still long.  But, that step is done & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Out...: We will be heading out early tomorrow morning to go to Tulsa for my roomie's appointment.  I'm not sure how long this will take.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Drug Resistance...

HIV+ 01032000: Drug Resistance...: This article talks about how children born with HIV are more apt to develop resistance to HIV meds than others.  This drug resistance is ...

HIV+ 01032000: Drizzling...

HIV+ 01032000: Drizzling...: We've been under a storm warning for days & so far not much has happened.  We're getting some heavy drizzle today.    It might...

HIV+ 01032000: More Settled..

HIV+ 01032000: More Settled..: My roomie's medical schedule is getting set.  We'll be going up Thursday to Tulsa.   Yippie for that trip.   Her new doctor ca...

HIV+ 01032000: After Mow...

HIV+ 01032000: After Mow...: The lawn guy came yesterday.  It was supposed to rain, it only drizzled a little.   I'm not sure what he mowed over, but it smelled ho...

HIV+ 01032000: Saturday & Ouch...

HIV+ 01032000: Saturday & Ouch...: I'm not sure if I hurt my foot or if I'm having a minor gout flare up.  Whatever it was, my foot was not a happy camper this morni...

HIV+ 01032000: Truvada Revolution...

HIV+ 01032000: Truvada Revolution...: This med just won't stay out of the news.  It's the condom replacement drug   The 1 that's supposed to lower your chances of c...

HIV+ 01032000: Next Step Known...

HIV+ 01032000: Next Step Known...: Well at least partially known.   My roomie has an appointment next Thursday for her medical stuff.   Problem is, it's in Tulsa.  This ...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Today...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Today...: My roomie's appointments were a mixed bag.   Earlier she had 1 that took hours longer than it should have.   This should've been a...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning...: We have to be out of here in just a little while, so  this will be brief.  My roomie has 2 appointments spread out over a few hours today....

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: I was planning on writing a more thorough post today.  That didn't happen.  Most the articles I've read this morning dealt with su...

HIV+ 01032000: Wiped Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Wiped Out...: I went to bed really early last night.  I was exhausted.  I slept through the night, but I'm still sort drained.  This whole month so ...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid May Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Mid May Saturday...: I'm very happy that neither my roomie or I have anything to do outside the house today.  We've both been on the go more than we&#3...

HIV+ 01032000: Sore Chest...

HIV+ 01032000: Sore Chest...: My chest & sides are sore from all the coughing.  It seems to be settling down some.  I got cough syrup yesterday.  I hope it helps. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Coughing...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Coughing...: I tried looking at articles this morning & mostly found rehash & things I just wasn't interested in talking about.  That's...

HIV+ 01032000: Coughing...

HIV+ 01032000: Coughing...: Not a great morning here.  My net is impersonating a snail, when it isn't blipping out altogether.  It's probably due to the weath...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Again & Something About BC...

HIV+ 01032000: Off Again & Something About BC...: We're going to another appointment today.  So, this will be brief.  Hopefully, the drive & appointment will go well. Was readi...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Week...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Busy Week...: My roomie has blogged about her medical issues some, now I feel a little more  free to be open on things.  Last Monday, she was supposed t...

HIV+ 01032000: Company...

HIV+ 01032000: Company...: It's weird for us, but we're having company today.  I'm not exactly sure when or for how long.   I'll just jot this down, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Personal Health Patterns...

HIV+ 01032000: Personal Health Patterns...: It's important to be aware of health patterns, especially if you're +.   I'm going through 1 right now.  I hate it, but it alm...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Yucky...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Yucky...: I'm still not doing that well.  This morning was no fun.  I went shopping, because it needed to be done.   When I went to check out, I...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Yuck...: Since the beginning of the week, I've felt off.  I'd taken my roomie in for some medical stuff & noticed it the next day.  It ...

HIV+ 01032000: OK, That Was Unexpected...

HIV+ 01032000: OK, That Was Unexpected...: This article  is something you're going to have to read for yourself.   It's states there is a chemical structure in soy sauce tha...

HIV+ 01032000: Tomorrow Is Out As Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Tomorrow Is Out As Well...: My roomie's medical stuff ran way into the night & it isn't over yet.  I'll be out a lot tomorrow as well.  What time I&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Post II...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Post II...: My roomie has another appointment tomorrow.  I have no idea how long this will take.  At least it's not requiring me to be up at 4:30 ...

HIV+ 01032000: 90 F...

HIV+ 01032000: 90 F...: Well, Spring is certainly here.  We our in the 90's today.    This will be our 1st seriously warm day, even though it was still a litt...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine Off...: We just got back in a little while ago.  Shopping got pushed back a day & this time it was a big trip.  I probably won't get back ...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired, But Still Going...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired, But Still Going...: The beginning of this month is off to a bang.  We're still dealing with a lot of stuff from last month & probably will be for a go...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Posting...

HIV+ 01032000: Preemptive Posting...: I'm doing a 2nd post today & it will be short.  Tomorrow will be different for us.  I'll have to be up by 4:30 AM.   I'm o...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Yet Again...: At Derby University, in the UK, over 600 students are having to be tested for blood borne illnesses, due to some idiot's (possibly man...

HIV+ 01032000: Brrr...

HIV+ 01032000: Brrr...: It's the next to last day of April.   So, why is the thermometer reading in the 40's F?   Worse than that, tomorrow morning may be...

HIV+ 01032000: Outage & Outings...

HIV+ 01032000: Outage & Outings...: We had a power outage last night for about 3 hours.   I'd planned on writing today's post then, but that didn't happen.  The t...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms...

HIV+ 01032000: Storms...: I'm not sure how the weather is going to play out today.  We have serious storms in the forecast.  We're heading out to go do some...

HIV+ 01032000: Beans & Yogurt...

HIV+ 01032000: Beans & Yogurt...: We've altered our diets a bit by reintroducing 2 things; beans & Greek yogurt.   It's sort of a switch-off here,.  My roomie u...

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Take 2...

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Take 2...: We're having some rain & it's trying to warm up a bit.  The yard guy will be back soon.  Hopefully, we can keep up with all th...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Run...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Run...: We have a bit to do today, so much of  a post really isn't possible.    My roomie has a doctor's appointment in Fort Smith.  On to...

HIV+ 01032000: Changing Plans...

HIV+ 01032000: Changing Plans...: My roomie got a call notifying her her doctor needed to reschedule an appointment.   For most people & under other circumstances this ...

HIV+ 01032000: Pressure Changes...

HIV+ 01032000: Pressure Changes...: In typical Spring fashion, everything weather-wise is being up & down.  Rainy then dry, high then low allergens,  warm then cold, etc....

HIV+ 01032000: It's Raining...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Raining...: The weather's a little chilly here this morning, but my head feels better.  The rain's been coming down softly all morning.   I ho...

HIV+ 01032000: Easter...

HIV+ 01032000: Easter...: I'm not into the religious thing.  The best thing about this holiday is getting candy & watching religious folks try to convince e...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Saturday...: It's a quiet day.   It'd be a nice day if not for all the allergens.  I guess it's still a fairly good day, I could just do wi...

HIV+ 01032000: Whew...

HIV+ 01032000: Whew...: We're home after shopping.  I'm hoping our week is done.  I've little strength left for anything else.  This last month has be...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Over...

HIV+ 01032000: Maybe Over...: Called Human Services to check & see why it was taking so long to hear about my benefits renewal.  According to the person I spoke to,...

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma & Prejudice...

HIV+ 01032000: Stigma & Prejudice...: Occasionally, I read articles telling me the HIV stigma is over.  That's BS & everyone know's it.   It doesn't matter how ...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Back...: Had to take my roomie to her appointment over in Fort Smith.    We left by 9:00 AM, didn't get back until almost 2:00 PM.  That was a ...

HIV+ 01032000: Apprehension...

HIV+ 01032000: Apprehension...: Apprehension is a good word for my home right now.  I'm wondering if the lawn guy will ever get to finish the yard.   More importantly...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Oh Well...: The lawn guy didn't get back to weed eat yesterday.  Apparently, he had some family thing.  He probably won't be able to do it tod...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Time...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Time...: Our lawn was a Madonna song until this morning.  It got mowed for the very 1st time of the year.  The lawn guy hasn't come back to do ...

HIV+ 01032000: Should've...

HIV+ 01032000: Should've...: I should've mentioned something yesterday, but I forget.  So, here it is.   My new approach to handling my pharmacy worked in round 1....

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Errands...: I've got a bit to do today, so this will be a short post.   I still haven't heard anything about my benefits.  This is frustra...

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down For Now...

HIV+ 01032000: 1 Down For Now...: I still haven't heard anything about my benefits renewal.  However, I have made some progress on specialist doctor front.  Yay me! ...

HIV+ 01032000: + - & more...

HIV+ 01032000: + - & more...: This article talks about how there's more than just + & - in regards to HIV status.  Let's just recap this quickly. HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: Picking Sides...

HIV+ 01032000: Picking Sides...: This article details a schism in the gay community.  To use Truvada as an HIV preventative or not.  Some people view this as something th...

HIV+ 01032000: Wiped...

HIV+ 01032000: Wiped...: OK, I overdid Friday.  Which sucks, because I didn't do that much in comparison to a healthy person.  I dealt with numerous loads of w...

HIV+ 01032000: Mistake...

HIV+ 01032000: Mistake...: I spent yesterday washing a lot of the Winter blankets, afghans & throws.   They needed to be washed so they could be put up for the s...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Of A Rush...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Of A Rush...: Due to inclement weather our schedules got altered.  I'll be heading out fairly soon to go get my roomie from Fort Smith.  In the mean...

HIV+ 01032000: Secret...

HIV+ 01032000: Secret...: This article  is about a campaign called, My Status Is Not A Secret.  It's   promotes public recognition & awareness of people&#39...

HIV+ 01032000: Letting Go...

HIV+ 01032000: Letting Go...: As a kid, my family rambled all over.  I constantly had to give up things or lost them.  During my 20's, I'd have people come up &...

HIV+ 01032000: April...

HIV+ 01032000: April...: April is here & it's leading to a host of celebrations.   Today is Fool's Day.   We have several religious holidays this m...

HIV+ 01032000: So Long March..

HIV+ 01032000: So Long March..: It's weird to think this month is already gone.  That 3 months of this year are over.   This Winter was so trying. the time just slipp...

HIV+ 01032000: Again, Really...

HIV+ 01032000: Again, Really...: Yet another medical institution is issuing alerts for patients to be tested for HIV after hospital fails to properly sterilize equipment. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Possibilities...

HIV+ 01032000: Possibilities...: Choices are great, but sometimes they can lead to anxiety.  It's possible I may be getting a new HIV specialist.  It depends on a lot ...

HIV+ 01032000: Pressure...

HIV+ 01032000: Pressure...: My head feels like it's about to explode.  I'm having a lot of sinus issues.  It's left me congested & feverish.   So, far...

HIV+ 01032000: Resting...

HIV+ 01032000: Resting...: Today is going to be as simple as I can make it.  The trash is out.  No bills or errands need tending to.  I have little to do today &...

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor...

HIV+ 01032000: Doctor...: I had my appointment with my primary care physician today.   It went well.  We talked about replacing my specialist.  He actually knows of...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Done...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Done...: OK, the F'ery concerning the benefits renewal is ongoing & confusing.  This is frustrating.  I'm opting to get out of the hous...

HIV+ 01032000: Stressed, Hurried & Harried...

HIV+ 01032000: Stressed, Hurried & Harried...: We finally got our application for benefits done.  Unfortunately, there was a serious error & the site won't let you fix it.   We ...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated...

HIV+ 01032000: Irritated...: I mentioned earlier we're in the process of renewing our benefits for being disabled & the like.  We were supposed to have been ab...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Ask...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Ask...: Yesterday, had some issues that are still ongoing.  We're back to that time of the year when we (the roomie & me) have to refile f...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Rushed...

HIV+ 01032000: A Bit Rushed...: We've changed our schedule & it's left me with a little more to do than usual.  I have to run & get my roomie this afterno...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Spring...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello Spring...: So long Winter.  Hello Springtime.    Finally, we're officially out of Winter.  It's warmer today, but still a bit cold.   I'l...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Things...

HIV+ 01032000: 3 Things...: I read about people going through unpleasant things in their lives.  Some people are gracious enough to get through those moments with lit...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...: We're post St. Patrick's & we've finished off the holiday food.  Not that we made  a lot.  It looks as if we're on the...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy St. Patrick's...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy St. Patrick's...: It's that time of year again.   What's that mean for me?  Not much.  I'm not Irish, Catholic or a parade follower.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Sunday...

HIV+ 01032000: Rainy Sunday...: We've had our 1st real rain of the year.  2013 turned out to be pretty wet for us, but so far 2014 has been  dry.  We didn't come ...

HIV+ 01032000: Leftovers...

HIV+ 01032000: Leftovers...: We carry things from earlier on in our lives.  We tell ourselves those times are over & we can let go of them, but sometimes we just c...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Pi Day

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Pi Day: Today is Pi Day.  We managed to actually make a pie today to celebrate, being that we're such great mathematicians in this house...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far, So Good...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far, So Good...: So far, today has been a fairly descent day.  The rest of my meds are supposed to arrive this afternoon.  It seems for now I have the comp...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustration...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustration...: Wednesdays are the days I usually try to take for myself to get things done that I want to do.   How damn selfish of me apparently.  Or at...

HIV+ 01032000: LAN Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: LAN Issues...: We've been having some LAN bottle-necking issues lately.  I'm going to replace the router & see if that helps.  This should no...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Errands...: Have to run over to Fort Smith.   We needed somethings & our Wal-Mart didn't see fit to have in them stock.    They were things th...

HIV+ 01032000: DST Sucks...

HIV+ 01032000: DST Sucks...: I'm off a bit today.  Daylight Saving Time & me do not mix well.  Even after a shower, I'm somewhat groggy.  I want my hour ba...

HIV+ 01032000: Not 1 Thing, Then Another...

HIV+ 01032000: Not 1 Thing, Then Another...: We're starting to warm up.  We may even be in the 70's this upcoming week.  There's supposed to be some rain, we could use it....

HIV+ 01032000: Disruption...

HIV+ 01032000: Disruption...: There have been some serious ripples coming through my home.  The disruption wasn't mine & doesn't directly concern me.  It do...

HIV+ 01032000: Fetch...

HIV+ 01032000: Fetch...: It's Thursday & I'll have to go get my roomie from Fort Smith later today.  I'm really just trying to pull everything back...

HIV+ 01032000: Sleep Off...

HIV+ 01032000: Sleep Off...: My health, the weather, the stress or who knows what caused multiple interruptions in my sleep last night.  I'm not at my best today. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Date Set...

HIV+ 01032000: Date Set...: Things are still up in the air for telemedicine.  The bus is totally in the past tense now.  They may or may not be working on something t...

HIV+ 01032000: Over It..

HIV+ 01032000: Over It..: There's over 3" of snow/ice BS outside my door.  It's still in the teen's F, with no sign of getting near freezing today....

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Again...: The temps have plummeted again.   The low for last night was supposed to be in the low 40's F.  When I woke it was at 32.  It's si...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello March...

HIV+ 01032000: Hello March...: I've been too caught up in my own drama to notice February snuck out the door.  So, hello March & goodbye February.   I still have...

HIV+ 01032000: Pure BS...

HIV+ 01032000: Pure BS...: This article , is among others, is talking about how the Egyptian military has declared they now have a device capable of detecting & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Planning...

HIV+ 01032000: Planning...: Sometimes having a plan is the only way that I can cope with certain life events.  Unfortunately, I didn't have a plan for the loss of...

HIV+ 01032000: At Least I Know...

HIV+ 01032000: At Least I Know...: I called my specialist office today.  Apparently I have to somewhat retract my kindness towards my new case worker.  I've been waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Tomorrow...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday & Tomorrow...: Yesterday was a nice change of pace.  Some friends of my roomie's through her a belated birthday party.  It was a small gathering, but...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday, Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Monday, Again...: Another week begins & we start by shopping.  That went well enough, except for the fact I had to hit both groceries again.  Wal-Mart c...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing...: I'm doing my best to make this a nothing day.   I'm doing my best to stay healthy.  I'll do my exercise & cook.  Past that...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Saturday...

HIV+ 01032000: Last Saturday...: This is the last Saturday of February 2014.  This month is ending with me in a lurch regarding part of my medical regimen, appointments wi...

HIV+ 01032000: Still No Word...

HIV+ 01032000: Still No Word...: OK, I freely admit that patience was never my strong suit.  But, waiting to hear something on the situation concerning Telemedicine & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Sure...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Sure...: I've not heard from my specialist office on the fate of the Telemedicine bus.   I have no idea on what's going to happen with my a...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously, WTF Just Happened...

HIV+ 01032000: Seriously, WTF Just Happened...: I'm sorry, but I'm  too stressed to do a real blog post today.  I was supposed to have a Telemedicine  appointment this morning wi...

HIV+ 01032000: Here's Hoping...

HIV+ 01032000: Here's Hoping...: I'm feeling better today.  The coughing seems to have mostly subsided.  Especially, compared to yesterday.   I have plans to do absolu...

HIV+ 01032000: Spent, But On The Mend...

HIV+ 01032000: Spent, But On The Mend...: I'm getting passed this crap I've had, but I'm still worn out over it.   We had to go shopping this morning.  The  shopping wa...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovery...

HIV+ 01032000: Recovery...: So far, the sink fix is holding.   Too bad I'm not.   My body had no appreciation whatsoever for the various contortion routines I had...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Sigh & The Kitchen Sink...

HIV+ 01032000: Tired Sigh & The Kitchen Sink...: The sayings supposed to be, "Everything but the kitchen sink."  My life didn't hear that, "but".  The sink started...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy V-Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy V-Day...: It's Valentines & I'm at home trying to not cough & sneeze.    I've done both so much, I'm sore.  My sides ache &a...

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Up, But Still Yucky...

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Up, But Still Yucky...: We're int he 50's F today.   That's a significant warm up from the last bit.  It's weird to think here in Oklahoma,we'...

HIV+ 01032000: Still No Joy...

HIV+ 01032000: Still No Joy...: I was in bed early again last night.   I slept somewhat better than I did the night before, but still not great.  I woke up with a slightl...

HIV+ 01032000: Well This Sucks...

HIV+ 01032000: Well This Sucks...: I went to bed way early last night.   Somewhere well before 11:00.  I felt like crap & I knew I needed to get some extra sleep.  I wen...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...: I woke up last night with a stuffy head & a very sore throat.  I'm betting all the scorched air from the heaters is what got to me...

HIV+ 01032000: Yick & Yuck...

HIV+ 01032000: Yick & Yuck...: I look out my window & I see spots of leftover snow covering a mushy brown yard.  The sky is still overcast,  the air is wet & it&...

HIV+ 01032000: Spoke Too Soon...

HIV+ 01032000: Spoke Too Soon...: I thought it was supposed to warm up  yesterday.  I was wrong.  Not long after I posted, it dumped about 2" of snow on us.   It seems...

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Up, Maybe...

HIV+ 01032000: Warming Up, Maybe...: We're supposed to make it into the 30's F today.  It'd be nice.  This teens stuff is nasty.  We had to go shopping this mornin...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: 1st Thursday...: It's the 1st Thursday of the month & it's pretty damn cold out.  Hell, it's cold inside.  I've had the heaters going &...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Worn Down...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Worn Down...: Yesterday should've been an easy trip to the dentist office for a cleaning.  It wasn't.  For some reason every idiot driver decide...

HIV+ 01032000: Dentist...

HIV+ 01032000: Dentist...: Going to be out today.  I have a dentist appointment & it may take some time getting there.   We're having some bad weather & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Flower Power...

HIV+ 01032000: Flower Power...: According to this brief article , Geraniums may be an upcoming tool in the battle against HIV.  The report is short, but worth a read.  I&...

HIV+ 01032000: 6 More Weeks...

HIV+ 01032000: 6 More Weeks...: According to the groundhogs, we're in for 6 more weeks of Winter weather.  That seems the case for today.   We're supposed to gt u...

HIV+ 01032000: It's February & All's Stuffy...

HIV+ 01032000: It's February & All's Stuffy...: We did another big up & down in temps yesterday.   My head is congested & pounding.   I've managed to get in my exercise &...

HIV+ 01032000: Take A Bow January...

HIV+ 01032000: Take A Bow January...: Somehow, the 1st month of 2014 is already over & done with.  That went quick.  I guess it just seemed that way because the month was f...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Windy Day...: The wind is whipping & it's still fairly cold here.  My head is pounding from sinus issues & I'm really ready for this sea...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Busy...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold & Busy...: OK, it is seriously cold here, it's still in the teens.  We might make it to the 40's today.  This is supposed to the last really ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Tuesday...: Not much going here today,  My roomie & I are just trying to get our normal routines back.   Between her medical stuff, my feeling off...

HIV+ 01032000: Bit Rushed...

HIV+ 01032000: Bit Rushed...: We're cold today & I had to run out this morning to get blood drawn for my lab work.  My appointment is the 3rd Wednesday in Febru...

HIV+ 01032000: 8 - 71 F...

HIV+ 01032000: 8 - 71 F...: 2 days ago it was 8 F in the morning.  I was not a happy camper being that cold.  Today on the other hand, is supposed to get to 71 F.  My...

HIV+ 01032000: Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Back...: Blogger is cooperating more today.  A lot of Google's products had issues yesterday.  I'm not sure what happened, but I'm glad...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Is Screwed...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger Is Screwed...: I have no idea what's up with Blogger, but it took me almost an hour just to get in & then it kicked me out 3 times.  So that'...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...: I'm going to take my roomie to her regular physician today.  Finally, she's getting in to see this person.  I have no idea what to...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoyed...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoyed...: Right now, it's a little hard to think about this blog.   My allergies are kicking in, yes in January, I'm having to deal with all...

HIV+ 01032000: What?

HIV+ 01032000: What?: I looked at Weather.com this morning & was surprised to see we had an alert.  These are usually reserved for inclement weather & t...

HIV+ 01032000: Shoot Him...

HIV+ 01032000: Shoot Him...: According to this article & many others across the net today, HIV + Michael Johnson was charged with exposing sexual partners to the ...

HIV+ 01032000: Too Warm & Windy...

HIV+ 01032000: Too Warm & Windy...: We shouldn't be in the 60's F during January here in Oklahoma.  At best we should be hitting upper 40's during the day & d...

HIV+ 01032000: Atmospheric Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Atmospheric Issues...: Even though it's been unseasonably warm here. We've still had the heaters going in the house & car.  My nose & sinuses hat...

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Run

HIV+ 01032000: Have To Run: Sorry, but no post today.  I have to run my roomie on an emergency.  I have no idea how long this will take.  More later. Cya...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: There isn't much going on here today besides warring with a stubborn program that doesn't want to be removed.   I'm glad there...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Getting Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Getting Back...: My roomie has a development requiring us to make a trip to Fort Smith.  This is making my morning a bit rushed.   Somehow, Wednesdays are ...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Warm & Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Warm & Waiting...: It's still warm here & I'm still waiting on my new phone.  It was supposed to be here Friday,  but it wasn't.  I called ye...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Here...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Here...: The warm weather is still here but at least the wind has died down.  The winds yesterday were rather extreme considering there wasn't ...

HIV+ 01032000: Keeping This Short...

HIV+ 01032000: Keeping This Short...: Somehow, it's 70 F here in January after being frigid last week.  My head feels like crap from this.  I had to go out & get some m...

HIV+ 01032000: Snap Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Snap Weather...: After a rather nasty bout of frigid weather, we've snapped back.  Unfortunately, we've gone too far the other way.  Yesterday was ...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye Bye Gecko...

HIV+ 01032000: Bye Bye Gecko...: Hello Progressive.  I've been busy with a bit lately.  1 of the things occupying me was my car insurance.  Geico had raised my rates t...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Recovering...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Recovering...: I feel better today, but still not up to par.  These things usually take a few days for me to get past.   That sucks, but at least I don&#...

HIV+ 01032000: Overdone...

HIV+ 01032000: Overdone...: I got a good reminder I'm not the most healthy person yesterday.  Monday, I had to run to Fort Smith & get a new computer.  I had ...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger & Tires...

HIV+ 01032000: Blogger & Tires...: Blogger will barely let me in here today.  I have errands to run.  Add to that the van's tire is flat again.  I have stuff to do, a com...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Go...

HIV+ 01032000: Gotta Go...: Sorry, no real post today.  My computer is dying & I have to go get another 1. Until tomorrow. Cya...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Fingers...

HIV+ 01032000: Cold Fingers...: We've hit our high today of 24 F.  For now we're fortunate & there's no wind.  There's a light snow over snow frozen m...

HIV+ 01032000: Headed Into Serious Cold...

HIV+ 01032000: Headed Into Serious Cold...: There's supposed to be a big Arctic push into our area.  It looks as if we'll be spared most of the major snow, but the cold is an...

HIV+ 01032000: Anniversaries For Me & My Blog...

HIV+ 01032000: Anniversaries For Me & My Blog...: Yes, There are 2 anniversaries today.  1st is my HIV-Day.  On this day, back in 2000, I was diagnosed  HIV +.    This announcement...

HIV+ 01032000: Power Blips...

HIV+ 01032000: Power Blips...: OK, I've tried to write this post 3 times now & we keep having blips in our electricity. I can barely get into Blogger before the ...

HIV+ 01032000: January 01, 2014...

HIV+ 01032000: January 01, 2014...: This is the 1st time I've written the a date with the new year.  It's always something tricky.  It usually takes me a bit to get i...