Ouch

I have been battling tension headaches for the past few weeks. Today's is particularly bad-- 12 hours straight of headache and the 6 aleve that I have taken throughout the day haven't helped. My headaches are most likely caused, at least in part, to me subconsciously clenching my teeth when I sleep, and sometimes when awake. This behavior is particularly frustrating because it seems that I should be able to stop it. I have already left one job in part because of the stress headaches. Now what am I to do?

This brings me to a bigger issue- the chemical dependence that Americans find themselves in so easily. Two years ago I was taking a preventative prescription medication to address my tension headaches. There is also the option of wearing a small mouth guard while I sleep that prevents me from clenching my teeth. The problem lies in this: the medicine is covered by my insurance, the mouth guard is not (and actually most dental plans do not cover such devices). So what am I to do? Spend $5 on a co-pay for the meds, or $350 for the mouth guard?

Sounds like I will be adding another pill to my daily chemical fix.

Owned!

Taking risks

So I get my hair cut about once every year, because it is simply what I can afford. It is always embarrassing going into the salon that one time and telling the stylist "yes I know, my hair is in terrible shape and there are lots of split ends". And when this year's trip rolled around I decided to go big. I realized that I hadn't paid for a hair cut in 3 years. Last year was free because of a Locks of Love donation, and the year before was a free home-owners promotion courtesy of King.
So this year, I colored my hair for the first time, an then the big mistake: a perm. I know, I know, you are screaming at the screen "What was she thinking?" Well, I have to say that I was misled to think that I could have Carrie's luscious locks with a little chemical perm. Boy was I wrong. Oh, but the good thing is that I got a refund on the money I spent on the perm since it was obviously not what I wanted. So the damage (at least pocketbook damage) isn't that bad.

And the Oscar goes to....

I would first like to thank the Academy for such an honor. This would not be possible without my dear friends and family, that have always believed, always hoped, always loved. Mom, Dad I love you. King you are in my heart. There are so many people to thank.... Sarah Jessica, you inspire me to hair greatness, Katie who orchestrated this Chocala reunion that brought me back to LA, Irene who has stood by my side through the rejection always encouraging me to never give up, Jill and Lindsay who were there with me from the very beginning. Many said that this would never be possible, and doubted me when I made the move to LA a year ago. But anything is possible for those who believe. Keep believing!

Bluebirds are Evil!

Did you know that bluebirds are evil? For the third time (and the second time in 2 days), I came home today to see that my flower box has been violated. The stupid bluebirds pulled out my pansies to bury their peanut (which a neighbor feeds them). My poor pansy, just by its name you know it doesn't stand a chance next to those bully birds! Just look at them, they mean no harm to anyone. I know what to do when bugs are killing my flowers, but birds? Not to mention their obnoxious squawking at all hours of the morning, and let me tell you it is not pretty. Are there measures that I can take? Anyone know what I could do? I've used pesticides, but what do I do for these pests?

If anyone has seen 'Failure to Launch', I feel like the roommate to has that nemesis mockingbird. It's just too bad that my boyfriend doesn't have a BB gun....really

PS: I did get some revenge today. I saw one of those blues with a peanut in its beak, made it drop the nut and fly away. Then I stole its treat and threw it away. Ha Ha little bird, this is war!