All things considered, today wasn’t such a bad day. I had an appointment with my least favourite doctor this morning. Of all the doctors involved with managing my health, this doctor is probably the one I least look forward to seeing. My feelings stem from her early unsupportive attitudes about my pain and the added speculation about whether it was all in my head, which she didn’t put aside until she received the detailed report from the Pain Clinic almost a year later. Because of this I avoid visits with her as much as I can until I can’t.
After today’s appointment, I treated myself to a great cheeseburger topped with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and the thinnest slice of a red onion. Instead of plain French fries, I had a side of poutine, which is fries all dressed up with gravy and melted cheese, and it’s about as Canadian as food can get. Also, for the first time in what feels like forever, I drank a root beer soda. The taste of each sip brought back some great memories. Root beer was a favourite drink when I was a child and there are some things you should never let go of just because you grow up.
However, I was in a good mood before those delicious flavours awakened my taste buds and my memories. I was in a good mood for the simple reason that I was wearing a new shirt that I bought recently because it’s the best shade of blue gingham I’ve ever seen. I know… I’m a total geek; and I’m okay with that because I don’t believe there’s anything wrong with finding happiness in small things. There’s also nothing wrong with dressing to look better than you feel.
My Small Surrenders 
That burgers sounded delicious! And I love blue gingham😁
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Thanks 😀
I don’t want to make your mouth water but the burger was absolutely delicious.
The funny thing is that before becoming ill I ate a primarily vegetarian diet for many many years. Since being told I had to return to eating meat because of low blood levels (iron & hemoglobin) I’ve been rediscovering that some meats can be quite good, although I still can’t deal with the smell of meat cooking so I mostly depend on someone else’s culinary skills.
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Oh yum! Yeah I have low iron too. Drinking bone broth helps a bit. I absolutely detest raw meat 😬 but don’t mind a good burger or steak once in a while, as long as I don’t have to touch it or cook it. Happy Holidays😊
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Touching raw meat is not something I have much tolerance for either
I’ve heard good things about bone broth but haven’t tried it, mainly because I’ve seen how long it can take to make and I’m not sure buying it won’t just be filling myself with preservatives. I may take another look at available options.
Happy Holidays to you too 🙂
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Just thought I’d share this with you as it really seemed to help my Anemia. This is the one I get from the local health food store, The Flavor Chef … grass fed and grass finished beef bone broth. And these are the ingredients: Grass-Fed Beef Bones, Organic Carrots, Organic Celery, Organic Onions, Organic Garlic, Organic Ginger, Organic Parsley, Organic Bay Leaves, Organic Peppercorns, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Celtic Sea Salt. I’m done giving unsolicited advice now 😁🙊
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LOL!
If one has to give unsolicited advice, I think food advice is the best kind 😉
Thanks so much for this 💛
The list of ingredients sounds delicious.
If I can’t find something this natural in the grocery store I may try making it for myself (read: ask one of my family members who are awesome cooks to make it) 🙂
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I am sorry you had to see the doctor you are not too found of. I know it is not any fun dealing with that type of doctor. I am so happy to hear you treated yourself to what sounds like a yummy burger! I hope you are feeling well and enjoying your days♡
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Alyssa,
Thanks for the supportive words 🙂
With a chronic illness, medical appointments in general aren’t fun, but when you have to force yourself to go & put in even more effort being cordial it’s beyond draining.
The burger did make up for it a bit in flavour & because I didn’t have to travel too far to get it 😀
I hope all is well with you too & I wish you all the best for the holiday season & the coming new year 💛
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I know it is frustrating forcing a smile with medical appointments.
I am so glad you enjoyed your burger! At least you got some kind of reward!
I hope you are feeling well and I hope you have a great New Year. I am hoping 2018 will be better than 2017!
Take care Sweetie!!!
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I really just wanted to say that I appreciate your response and I do hope that my blog can somehow help you through difficult times! Please know I am here for you if there is ever anything I can do!!!
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Thanks again Alyssa!
No explanation necessary 🙂
The positive space and connections this blog has created for me are countless, and have become important to me as I maneuver life in this new and challenging way.
My hope is also that what I share with others in my writing is helpful and supportive.
I truly appreciate you (and anyone else who does) taking the time to read and comment on what I write.
I hope 2018 I a good year for you and it brings you the things you need to stay strong, healthy and positive through each day 💛
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Thank you so much!! It is amazing to me how many wonderful people I have met through this blog. You are so right about the countless connections all over the world.
I look forward to reading more of your posts and I will continue to comment. I love the conversations I am able to have!!
I hope 2018 brings you good health and positivity! Happy New Year!!!
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