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For Dry Eye Sufferers, Lots of Tears Bring Major Relief – New York Times

I had a major problem with dry eye last year, not sure why, but a few months of Restatis cleared it up. I had a bout with an eye lash infection before the dry eye. Of course, that could have been caused by the dry eye.

Anyway, I posted this because it was well written and because a friend of mine needs it.

I’m starting to get a handle on things though — I took ownership of my classroom — I have felt like I was borrowing my room, which is just silly. Part of the reason, was that I didn’t make a lot of changes — and I rearranged things on Friday afternoon, and I can already find things easier. I’m still rearranging AND arranging, but I actually got through 7th period with everything I wanted at hand. I was spending 7th period searching for things.

Here’s part of the reason — I teach the same subject 1st and 2nd, and then teach a different subject, 3rd, 4th, and 6th. (I’m off 5th). By 7th, I’ve misplaced everything I used 1st and 2nd.

If I could just get internet access, I’d be fine, but I can operate with the Bluetooth.

Did a one day workshop today, and tried the 50% basal setting — it worked better than most, but my timing was off with the Symlin, etc. and the after lunch slug hit me. The weird part, is that I tested when I felt the worse and was at 180, but later when I was actually feeling better was at 230. I am sure part of that is due to forearm testing, but man, I hate finger testing.

It was a good workshop — it was on teaching English for Math. The presenter was very good, and she was very nice to us. She cleaned out her garage, and gave us a bunch of posters, etc.

We let the evacuee from New Orleans take most of the stuff. She got hired on Friday and sent to the workshop today. I did get urked because she took a bunch of math related posters but kept saying that she was going to go back and tell them that she wanted an English post instead of English for Math.

I’m going to have to work hard tomorrow, so I’m taking this evening to take care of me.

Did a one day workshop today, and tried the 50% basal setting — it worked better than most, but my timing was off with the Symlin, etc. and the after lunch slug hit me. The weird part, is that I tested when I felt the worse and was at 180, but later when I was actually feeling better was at 230. I am sure part of that is due to forearm testing, but man, I hate finger testing.

It was a good workshop — it was on teaching English for Math. The presenter was very good, and she was very nice to us. She cleaned out her garage, and gave us a bunch of posters, etc.

We let the evacuee from New Orleans take most of the stuff. She got hired on Friday and sent to the workshop today. I did get urked because she took a bunch of math related posters but kept saying that she was going to go back and tell them that she wanted an English post instead of English for Math.

I’m going to have to work hard tomorrow, so I’m taking this evening to take care of me.

It’s been a rough week — though it is getting better. Still can’t get up in the morning, and I may have to give that up as a lost cause.

I have gotten quite a few hurrican evacuees. Even one in my non-English speaking class, which surprised me. All of my classes are approaching 30.

I am steadily losing weight — one major hint — get a scale that ways in .10 of a pound. It makes a huge difference in your morale when you are trying to lose weight the right way. I did lose weight the wrong way once — Which was to lose 10 pounds in a week. If your scale weighs in .1’s though, you can lose a pound and it looks likes 10. Seriously.

I just don’t have the time and energy to eat during the school week, so I am having to make up a bit for it on the weekends. The Symlin is sure affecting my apetite. Which is a good thing.

My activity level is extremely high too, which is also making a difference. My feet are killing me at the end of the day, but I did get a new pair last night, and may break down and get some ugly orthepedic.

It’s been a rough week — though it is getting better. Still can’t get up in the morning, and I may have to give that up as a lost cause.

I have gotten quite a few hurrican evacuees. Even one in my non-English speaking class, which surprised me. All of my classes are approaching 30.

I am steadily losing weight — one major hint — get a scale that ways in .10 of a pound. It makes a huge difference in your morale when you are trying to lose weight the right way. I did lose weight the wrong way once — Which was to lose 10 pounds in a week. If your scale weighs in .1’s though, you can lose a pound and it looks likes 10. Seriously.

I just don’t have the time and energy to eat during the school week, so I am having to make up a bit for it on the weekends. The Symlin is sure affecting my apetite. Which is a good thing.

My activity level is extremely high too, which is also making a difference. My feet are killing me at the end of the day, but I did get a new pair last night, and may break down and get some ugly orthepedic.

Good post, Amy!

I’m lucky. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO through the Texas Teacher’s insurance. This is the first time I haven’t beeon on an HMO, and I really really like it. I don’t have to go through the primary care physician anymore, though I often ask his advice.

I haven’t tried our mental health since we moved over, but every other service has been great.

Good post, Amy!

I’m lucky. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO through the Texas Teacher’s insurance. This is the first time I haven’t beeon on an HMO, and I really really like it. I don’t have to go through the primary care physician anymore, though I often ask his advice.

I haven’t tried our mental health since we moved over, but every other service has been great.