Tuesday, February 7, 2012

I just flew solo!

Well. It is the day after my 1st follow up appointment and as I look back at the day I am in awe...It was my 1st trip flying solo to MUSC! Me, my ownself, got to MUSC, parked the car and found the right place! lol Im sitting in the waiting room with tears in my eyes as #1, I did not get lost, #2, I spoke to volunteers and visitors alike in the hall and elevators (something I never did as for fear of a reply) saying good morning and actually hearing their replies! #3, once in the waiting room, I heard my name being called without constantly looking at the desk to see who it was being called. When I was called, the kind, kind woman behind the desk just looked at me and smiled as I told her it was my 1st time "flying solo". After we were finished, she smiled at me and told me I did very well that I answered all of her questions and that I should be very pleased with myself. She went on to say that I had a most pleasant voice and again, I did a beautiful job. Well. I was pleased with myself and walked back to my seat with a puffed out chest that just screamed OVER CONFIDENCE! So here it is 8:45 and starting my day with a puffed out chest. lol  It did get deflated a bit later on but I will tell you why later. First up, my appointment. I loved being with Carla and Meredith. They told me I passed with flying colors and kept using the word awesome. Great! Puffed out chest...They kept telling me that I did really well as a new CI wearer so I am filled over the brim with self confidence. Oh, I did learn something but DO NOT TELL ED!....I found out that I have more colors for my receivers than I thought. I have a whole SLEW of them I can decorate with stickers and such  lol Hang on gang cause the FASHIONISTA IS BACK!  lol  OK...its now time for me to leave MUSC puffed out chest, beaming with self confidence only to hit the parking garage and wondering where in blue blazes did I park! Yep, you guessed it...rode the elevator to the top, looked out, continued my journey down only to meet a suburban along with the way at each floor who finally laughed at me a couple floors down when he rolled down the window and  asked, "lose something?" Man...talk about an ego buster when I said,"yea, my car " lol Found my car, hopped in and all is well. I am headed back home to my daughters home back under her protection...Got paid for my time for the study I am in so I decided to spend it in Charleston before heading home. Although I tried, my favorite shop was closed, started to rain so alas, I am homebound. It was a good day. No, It was a great day, I saw my kids, had a fabulous appointment and came home to dinner already planned by a wonderful hubby! Good day indeed...thanks for stopping by and until next time...hears hearing ya! Later...Karen :)