My conversation with a customer

I am the sales administrator for a gas analyzer company.  On a daily basis, I talk to people around the country and the world.  I always find people interesting, fascinating and I always learn something new about a different culture.  Yesterday, I had one phone call was the best and the most disturbing to say the least.  Remember, this is a business call and I often have to make small talk.

The guy on the phone, called me a Yankee.  He told me that anyone above Austin TX is a Yankee.  Then he asked me if I ever visited Austin.  I said, "No, but I would love to someday."   His reply was, " Don't ever go to Austin, they have gay streets and homosexual people there."  I didn't know what to say, and I just changed the conversation to the weather. 

Is it just me that brings out the crazy people? How do I react to something I find offensive?  Do I ignore it?  It was a sales call, so yes, I ignored the statement but it ended up here!
   

Virtual reality

Virtual reality, is that an oxymoron? How is it real life? 

It seems like an addiction for me.  I've been trying to ween myself off of the world of computers.  I've removed "friends" from Facebook to help me live my life.  Read a book, walk or spend some time with Hal and the pups.  I need to get back to reality.

The walk is done.  Hal did a great job walking and taking pictures.    It was hard work, but I'm pleased that Team Edelson raised $1200.00. 

I'm glad the fund raising is over.  I can now just go back to being me.  Yes, I have Lupus but I don't have to talk about it.  I don't have to tell my story over and over again to get people to understand this disease.  I can have the problems of Lupus and not have to explain myself.  I'm just sore from working out, just tired from partying all night, or I just have really bad vision.  I know some people would disagree with this way of thinking.  Is that so terrible?

My medications

I was thinking that the medications I take to keep the Lupus at bay is interesting.  For instance,according to my prescription bottle,Gabapentin,  for my neuropathy is used for treating seizures associated with epilepsy.  It may also be used for the shingles infection.  I also take Mycophenlat, which prevents organ rejection following kidney, liver or heart transplants.  None of my scripts contain the words "also used for Lupus."  I do not have seizures but it kills my nerve pain.  I did not have an organ transplant nor do I have any major organ involvement with Lupus.  However, I just recently had to increase the Mycophenolat due to a two week crappy feeling.  I guess what I'm trying to say, I'm glad these drugs are available even though they need to be re-labeled :)

This is on my mind, since the walk is this Sunday.  I hope the Tri-State Lupus Foundation reaches their goal.  www.lupusloop.org/teamedelson

Today is good.

 What an awesome feeling to be pain free first thing in morning.  It makes the day seem like a breeze.  There is nothing I can't conquer today.  I fell asleep sitting up watching TV, with my Kindle in my hand and the dog at my feet.  She must of known to keep my feet warm or she just liked being on the sofa.  I even lost 3 lbs.   Maybe I will win the biggest Loser contest after all...

Hope is like a bird that senses the dawn and carefully starts to sing while its still dark. -Anonymous.

  I love to hear the birds sing but could they wait an hour?