I refer, of course, to the now officially named "Migraine That Would Not Frackin’ End".
At first, it was just mildly irritating. A day or two later, it became truly bothersome. By the end of the first week, it became almost funny. Then maddening, and finally ‘old’.
The Migraine That Would Not End is beyond old now, having moved into the realm of "a loathesome thing only to be endured."
Meanwhile, I’ve tried to keep up with the classes by reading the assigned materials. Attending the classes in-person is pretty much out of the question, and I’ve not gone to the pujas either (I ain’t that stupid). Mostly, I sit, read, browse the Internet for news (schadenfreude for the Grand Old Pervert party… shame and disgust over Congress’s repeal of the Magna Carta and what little remained of judicial restraint and oversight (sorry America, but you’re now officially a military dictatorship…how’s it feel?)), rest, occasionally take short walks, and sometimes play a computer game that I actually brought along almost by accident (Freelancer).
Eating’s a challenge, too, as I have almost no appetite. But I’m working on it. This evening, I actually ate a small dinner of seasoned noodles, rice, some kind of veggie sauce, fresh tomatoes, and a decent serving of curds.
No worries — this is a migraine like many of the previous. I’ve had headaches of one kind or another since I was about 8 years old. The main difference here is duration.
Two bright signs in all this. One was that I was finally able to restore my desktop computer, the Gateway, to functionality. It’s not quite all the way back though, as I need to replace a SATA hard disk cable.
Another has been the unflagging concern and attempts to help by my friends and fellow students, as well as the staff. Fact is, if I was back in the States, I’d not have had a fraction of the attention and active help I’ve gotten here. (Not their fault the migraine won’t break, either.)
Plus possibly one thing to look forward to, and that’s a trip I’ve planned to B’lore a week from today. Just to spend a little time in a room, by myself, do some grocery and other shopping, and relax.
That’s all for this brief update… stay frosty, my friends. Especially those of you back in America. Stand tall, stand true, and for the love of God, vote this November.
Oh sure.. would defintely vote.
You know, one thing I have not told on a blog so far. I have been registered democrat for last 20 years. This year, when I went to vote on Primary Election day, the Maryland database showed that I am an independent. They denied me an electronic card to select Primary democrat.
After, I complained to the local judge, I was given a ‘provisional ballot’; when I read about it on , I found that ‘provisional ballot’ is evaluated last and may not be counted. When checked official web-site http://mdelections.umbc.edu/voter_registration/v2/provisional_vote.php it told me that it was ‘partially accepted’. I have no idea which part was accepted.
I wonder, is that a genuine data error and isolated case or has it occured to lot of voters.
Also, what is the best way to register as a democrat again?
What do u think about the new Bob Woodward’s book “State of Denial”?
Happy shoping in B’lore :)
Racer