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Pink Eye

20th June 2005

Pink Eye

posted in Friends, Family, Et Al., Pretty, Shiny Things, The Kitchen Sink |

I think I have pink eye.  I’ve never had it before so I’m not sure what the symptoms are, but if the symptoms involve having a pink eye, then there’s a good chance I have it.  How does anyone over the age of five get pink eye?!  I have a hard enough time getting the respect I deserve as a ferocious litigator (don’t laugh) without adding a pink eye into the mix.  This means I now have to sit down and figure out my firm’s byzantine health care benefits and find a doctor.  Joy.  I may just opt to put up with pink eye for the rest of my life. 

On a more positive note, I spent a relaxing weekend in San Jose surrounded by my doting family.  The only unpleasant interlude was a visit from some old friends of my parents, who proceeded to tell me how great I look now, as compared to the ball of lard I apparently was as a child.  Rather then valiantly defend my former pudgy (pudgier?) self, my parents merely laughed.  Ouch.

And for those keeping track, these are my purchases for the weekend:  several books, a suede hobo (I actually bought a bag, saw another one as I left the store, went home anyways, immediately regretted it, drove the nine miles back to the store, returned it and exchanged it for another one – in tan, not green like the picture, although the green one is gorgeous), fantastic cream/green slippers, and a white dress.  It’s helping me getting over the loss of my sole mate.  (G – you are too cute!)    

[UPDATE:  No pink eye.  Just my hypochondria acting up.  While at the eye doctor however, I did get new glasses.  I’m not one to pass up an opportunity to waste money.]

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  1. 1 On June 21st, 2005, BD Princess said:

    Pink eye is VERY contagious. Get to the doctor Y!!

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 12:47 am

  2. 2 On June 21st, 2005, ML said:

    even adults get it too…but a pink eye alone doesn’t mean “pink eye.” it’s pretty easy to get infections that lead to a pinkish eye when you wear contacts. I once had something like that and all i needed to do was get new contact solution and switch to a new pair of contacts.

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 2:18 am

  3. 3 On June 21st, 2005, Scan said:

    It could just be an eye infection – I had one a few years back. Switched contact brands and got eye drops from the dr. It could also be an irritation from make up (why I don’t wear eye liner anymore).

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 12:29 pm

  4. 4 On June 21st, 2005, Y. said:

    Thanks for the advice all! What I neglected to mention in the post was that one of my co-workers had pink eye last week and her office is two doors down from mine. I’m making an appointment to see a doctor today…

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 1:56 pm

  5. 5 On June 21st, 2005, vitamin_g said:

    eeeewwwww. you have cooties.

    and yay for new clothes… i need some retail therapy right now.

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 9:37 pm

  6. 6 On June 21st, 2005, kq said:

    That sucks about the pink eye, Y. To add to Scan’s comment, maybe it’s old mascara? that’s happened to me before. Your shopping purchases sound very nice, I’m jealous.

    posted on June 21st, 2005 at 10:21 pm

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