Post title lyrics by Civil Wars. I enjoy this version, but my new fav live version is below.
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"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many [hypochondriac] things: [via Instagram pics]"
It all started when I couldn't sell my body donate plasma for moolah anymore because I ran a temperature of 99.6 degrees or higher at 5 different times in one month. Those phlebotomists made me get a note from my doctor before I could come back. And then my doctor made me get all these tests done including a blood sample and a TB test.
If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk.... (a reference that might hit a little too close to home, but goes nicely with this post.)
TB test results #1. It was definitely red, but not raised. The silly assistant was clearly not trained very well in TB results because she marked this as positive and ordered a chest X-Ray immediately.
Said X-Ray. Flattering front and side views of my upper body, if I do say so myself. Momma called the doctor and the doctor said, "No TB, but enlarged heart! To the hospital you go for more tests!" (Momma didn't actually call the doctor. I took care of this like the adult I am. Though she did wish she was there with me to hold my hand in loving support. Love that mom of mine!)
But in the meantime, before I could go in for an ECHO, the doctor's office called back and said, "Your blood sample came back positive for TB. We've notified the health department. You should call them immediately." Cue freak out moment. Cue the embarrassing sobs of thinking you have to notify the wretched boy you aren't on speaking terms with because he's a jerk. You kissed him recently and isn't TB contagious?! THE HORROR. Cue the phone calls with worried parents calming you down. Then you go to the County Health Department in panic mode and the nurse says it's not TB, but orders TB Test #2 on the other arm just to be sure. 72 hours and many stressful tears later, I found out it was a false-positive.
But don't you worry, I still had an "enlarged heart" to fret about.
I actually got to hear and see my own heart beating! Chance of a lifetime! #yolo
Nervous face in attractive hospital attire. Luckily, there was nothing wrong with my heart, but it is mandatory to have an Echo done if the doctor has any worry of an enlarged heart.
In the end, I milked it for all it was worth. Treated myself real well.
Got a new manicure as soon as I saw my fingers in this picture. And ice cream always makes everything better.
After the fact medical bills that totaled close to $900 and I only had to pay a $20 co-pay. #seriouslysoblessed #lovemyparentsandtheirinsurance
We probably joked about this too much since people actually have this disease, but laughter can be the best medicine. And it's treatable! This isn't 1910, it's 2012! Let the TB jokes keep coming.
And my parents even had a few light-hearted things to say:
So you're fine? Go eat some Fettucine Alfredo-- Heart attack on a plate. Your heart can handle that now! - Mom
Did the Cardiologist see that it's been broken a few times? - Dad
(which isn't actually light-hearted, just plain precious. My dad is so protective and if anyone hates the boyz that break my heart (and I do mean BOYZ not men) more than he does, I'd like to meet 'em because his hatred runs deep)
My happily ever after? My doctor finally signed the note and said I'm good and healthy to donate plasma! I can start making the extra spending money for treats like these:
New bag for all my grad-school needs!
New running shoes for all my training needs!
New Salt-Water Sandals for all my fashion needs! Totally surprised Sister with some red ones and I think that now qualifies me as the best sister in the entire world. Not really debatable.
And now to end with a tender song I am most recently obsessed with.
post title lyrics from this song by The Civil Wars
Dear Hannah,
What happened to you? Where did you go? Are you alive? Did you get into graduate school? How much do you cry about House ending for good?
Very concerned for your well being,
Your Faithful Readers
Dear Lovely Readers,
I suppose you want to know a smidgen of my life since my last March update. I'll just bombard you with pictures and a few captions mostly. But here are the main points you should really make note of and care about:
-I got into graduate school at 2 of the 6 schools I applied to. Good enough for me.
-I'm moving back to Texas in August to attend Texas Women's University (don't worry, men go there too!) in Denton for the next 7 semesters to earn my Masters in Speech Pathology. And also don't worry, we don't ever mention this actually happening because I can't even begin to imagine life without my besties every single day.
-I'm still recovering from a recent heartbreak. But you probably didn't even notice because I've gotten better at faking it till I make it.
-I have the best friends in the universe.
-I love wedding season.
-I quit a job for the first time and it was the best decision of my life. (not the one with adorable kids, duh)
-I have a roommate under the age of 6 months and she's the cutest. Her mom is also pretty cool too.
-I'm training for a sprint triathlon on Labor Day in Texas. The horror of humidity! I must be crazy.
-My mom is cancer free!
And now for the Instagram repeats from the past 2 months in no particular order:
Jack Attack. Best dressed little toddler in all of Provo. His mom is mabes one of the funniest people I know.
Once upon a time I had an obsession with Draw Something. This is just one example of how all of my drawings do NOT look like. Mine usually look like scribbles and sticks. I haven't played in over a month now, and I apologize to those of you still nudging me to take my turn. The poison in my brain won't let me do the things I used to do before the terrible awful.
Once upon a time my foot fit into a size 5 little girl's shoe at Target.
Once upon a time I then bought that shoe for $10 and put it on my foot for the rest of the summer.
And another time, I started to get my domestic on and became pretty good at baking chocolate chip cookies.
Honestly, how can you not want to reach through the screen and kiss those cheeks?
We celebrate most occasions with Slab pizza. This time was because I quit my night job and had evenings free to party with my homies.
We are really good at going on girlfriend dates. This date was at Fat Cats. BTOML.
Once upon a time I was a lush (on non-alcoholic Martinelli's, duh). Also, I got into grad school on this day.
Don't be alarmed by my wardrobe. This is also post-workout.
Tipsyyyyyyy.
Once upon a time we went to Moab and saw cavemen drawings.
Once upon a time my best friends are better than yours.
Diva Eva hanging from a hanger like a little monkey.
Hunger Games midnight premiere with my homies.
Proof of the happy Draw Something times when we all played together on our various smart devices in the same room after midnight.
The University of Utah only wishes I chose them. No, but seriously. They keep sending me stuff like I'm in their program even though I already turned them down. GET.A.CLUE.
Once upon a time I went to the Holi Festival of Colors for the third and last time. Too much powder up in my lungs and every part of my body. Only good for pictures.
Yep, we definitely saw Titanic in 3D. I had only seen it on TV before, so of course I was in for some nudity surprises!
Teacher Appreciation week is actually the best week ever, did you know?
TWU doesn't know what's coming to them. I'm actually scared out of my mind, but also kind of really excited.
What? How did that get in there?! It's me as an Asian baby! SO CUTE!
Wedding number one! Walla Walla, WA for Katherine and Justin!
Wedding number 2! Alpine, UT for Rebecca and Kyle. FINALLY AFTER 3 YEARSSSSSSS!
Um it might be a little bit weird, but I have a picture of myself that's almost identical to this picture of Evabug. Mom, will you find it for me and scan it? pleaseandthanks.
Katie will never stop cleaning my room for me. And I will never stop being so grateful.
Soccer keeps me sane and the poisonous thoughts away. You probs can't tell, but that's an awful turf burn that hurts like h e double hockey sticks!
We are going through a virgin margarita /real deal kettle corn phase, and it's fine.
How could I not include this picture? We look perfect, and you look bad.
Best news in the entire world.
Seriously, nothing says happy summer like this drink right here.
I will now leave you with 2 videos that either make me laugh so much or feel like my heart won't explode.
In case you didn't catch what happened, adorable kindergartner Hannah let one go. Grad student Hannah never lets that happen nowadays. However, pretzels are still my favorite snack and I still laugh just like that. fo realz.
It might be slightly cheesy, but I really love the lyrics a lot a lot.
Post title lyrics from my one and only Mr. Mayer. Oh, what a dream boat!
10 Little Lovey Dovey Hannah things, v. 3
Special Edition: 10 things I'm most passionately in love with at this moment.
1. My iPhone. Seriously, this is most definitely a sin, but I cannot live without it. I can watch cute little videos like this on it, plus do a million other amazing things. And it's my favorite thing ever when my texts turn to iMessages with fellow iPhone users. Cue some Instagrams:
Love my Baby Girl Eva and our back seat car rides together.
Sticking to my goal of trying a new recipe each month! Check it out.
I'm glad that at least one of us has been accepted to Grad School so far. YAY AMANDA! WE LOVE MARTINELLI'S!
Homemade "Cinnabon" rolls that my Sexy Bexy made for us.
2. My day job. Did you know that I'm a Speech Language Technician 4 days a week? I work with 30 adorably uniformed kids in individual/group therapy sessions and it's literally the best time of my life. Kids in uniforms? OMG IT'S THE CUTEST THING YOU'VE EVER SEEN. I love these little guys so so so much. Even when they can't quite bring their tongues back to properly make the /r/ sound. Good thing I know what I want to be when I grow up, right?
3. Mexico. This week I bought mangos (mangoes?!) at Sunflower Market. But like the yellow kind we had in Mexico last summer. Did you know I lived in Mexico last summer? And so I just wanted to give a little shout out to that beautiful country that I miss dearly. I love you so much. Don't ever forget it.
4. Mexican Children. Listen, I'm not gonna talk even more about Mexico except to say this: In addition to my time at the Alpine school where the population is like 97% White, I now work at an "inner city" dual immersion school in SLC where 97% of the students are Hispanic. My first day was Wednesday and oh my gosh, I walked through the front doors and fell head over heels in love. I was like this close to tears, people. THIS CLOSE. First of all, it brought back my favorite memories of Mexico. And second of all, if you think that white kids with speech disorders are cute, then get out of town because I promise you Hispanic kids with speech disorders are absolutely the sweetest things on this planet. There's just something about them that touches my heart so deeply, and I can't even contain my joy and happiness now that I'm working there. And they switch off between Spanish and English so frequently it blows my mind. I LOVE MY DAY JOB.
5. Water. If there's one goal I've stuck to since New Year's, it's drinking more water and less soda. I think I've only had like 3 sodas in 3 months, and that's really great for me. But I have come to love agua sooooo much. Our relationship is definitely to the next level, ifyouknowwhatimean.
And how embarrassing... I wrote nearly the same exact thing in my last blog post. It must be that important to me.
6. Temple. If there's two goals I've stuck to since New Year's, it's drinking more water and also going to the Temple once a week. I love my time there and the peace that I feel. I totes recommend it.
7. My bed. Oh Mylanta. We're together right now and it's pure bliss. Sleep is my favorite luxury.
8. We Are Young. I can't stop listening to this song. I know I'm always behind the times lately with pop music, but this is the best. It's playing right now. NBD.
9. Let's just skip #9 and just talk about how my new Utah dentist sent me a thank you card. What? Yeah, that def happened.
Also, they wished me luck on grad school applications! Love those guys.
10. Movies, but especially We Bought a Zoo. All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, just embarrassing bravery. Something great will come of it. Matt Damon, you promised. I'm living by these words in the next 2 weeks.
Stay tuned for blast from the past videos later this week. (To make up for the month long hiatus I took)
