Social Security Update

I received in the mail today more updates about my social security disability claim. It's now been sent to medical evalution and they mailed me a "fatigue questionnaire" ... there is only so much explaining that can be done about "fatigue" It consisted of about 10 question that ranged from daily activities to how many naps i take a day etc. I tried to be as detailed as possible when talking about how it effects me each day. I just hope I wrote enough for them. I mailed it out today. *crosses fingers* I'm glad it's coming along though, I know it's a long process.

Dealing with state disability is such a drag i've only received 1 check from them so far and it was only for august 21-26. So i'm still waiting on my next check that should be two weeks this time. I hope it comes soon. I get paid tomorrow but due to me not working so much my check is a dollar short of my car payment, thankfully it's not more then that. So i'm still able to pay it. God i'm so stressed! I was so tired today from working last night that I skipped classes today and went to work tonight because I just couldn't get out of bed this morning.

On a brighter note I called Humira to set up the patient support program and what not. I still don't have an appt set up with my rheumy yet because of my SLOW insurance ugh. && as of dec 1 i will officially be off my dad's insurance and on my own through work. It's going to be about 32 bucks each paycheck but at least I can continue my medications. My rheumy visits will spike up from 15 per visit to 55 freakin bucks. Ouch. Looks like i'll be seeing him as little as possible.

ways to release stress

So I've come across a few different options for me to take my mind off my health problems.

1.) Music, music, music. This has always been at the top of my list, I still to this day don't know what I would do without my Ipod. It's nice to be able to escape for awhile and drown myself in music.

2.) My boyfriend, he is my world <3 I honestly don't know how I ever managed without him in my life and now that I have him, I realize how beautiful life can be and to be cared about by somebody unconditionally just feels amazing. We get along so well, we really are a perfect fit. I've never been treated so well in any of my past relationships. This man is in for the long run and he's always by my side and there for me. I love you baby <3

3.) My Nikon D40. I haven't really been making time for my photography lately I've been consumed with other things but today just reminded me how much I really love to take pictures and capture beautiful things. About a year ago I bought a $500 camera from work cause I got a really good deal on it. & let me tell you it takes the most gorgeous photographs! I went to the Botanical Gardens today and goddess it was so much fun! Here are a few shots that were my favs. I took around 90 photos.
&& this was taken of me by my friend Jamie who went along with me :) & then one of us.


So I had a fantastic time! & we are planning a trip to the Zoo for our next photo adventure before school starts up at the end of this month. :) The only complaint I had was that my right hand/fingers were getting sore from holding the camera which sucked. Other then that it was wonderful to get out into the environment for awhile and escape.

Stress!!!

Dear Stress,

You have been visiting me a lot lately. My dear friend Mr. ipod has been saving me on many occasions throughout this past month and without him I don't know what I'd do. I just want to tell you that me & him together will conquer you time and time again. I know this is only the beginning but please prepare yourself for defeat, because I will not let you win. You may not know this but the more you appear the worse it makes me feel and sometimes it causes my RA to flare up and well that's something I really don't appreciate. You see, I now have medications that will help keep my RA down so even if you two are partners in crime you will not get the best of me. I will always have a back up, so please stay away.

Love,

Skye