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You come to me with excuses
Feb. 19th, 2008 09:05 amI have pink eye. w. t. f.
Based on my copious googling, I have determined that I probably have noninfectious pink eye. Do you know what causes pink eye? Well, its a virus. Except for when its bacteria. Except for when its an allergic reaction. Except for when its irritation from chemical or foreign object exposure. Basically I've discovered that "pink eye" is when some part of your eye is pink. Way to go, medical establishment.
My pinkeye is just my top lid that's swollen, the whites of my eye aren't pink at all, and there's no discharge. Which is why I think its noninfectious, an allergic reaction to something. Which for some reason makes me feel more grown up, because pink eye is like chicken pox, I always associate it with kids. Speaking of, moms with more recent experience on this topic of pink eye diagnosis and treatment, please feel free to enlighten me. It started randomly in the middle of work last night, while playing scrabulous with![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
limenal. And once I read that allergic pink eye needs a cold compress, I switched to that, and the swelling and discomfort has gone down immensely. I'm sure I'm suppose to be going to a doctor or staying home from work, but fck all those things. I'm going to Target because I ruined the tea kettle this morning and I have some leftover giftcard to replace it.
Despite these minor setbacks, and the fcking subzero temperatures outside, I'm in an okay mood. Its just after 9, but I've decided on my fellowship submission -- I'm going with the older, more polished writing -- and I feel good about it and didn't cringe myself to death while rereading it. I'm thinking about a new essay to write to submit for a collection. I ordered two pairs of sandals from Zappos and got a free shipping upgrade so they should be here in time for my trip.
I think its because I'm wearing my Mr. Cheerful t-shirt.
Based on my copious googling, I have determined that I probably have noninfectious pink eye. Do you know what causes pink eye? Well, its a virus. Except for when its bacteria. Except for when its an allergic reaction. Except for when its irritation from chemical or foreign object exposure. Basically I've discovered that "pink eye" is when some part of your eye is pink. Way to go, medical establishment.
My pinkeye is just my top lid that's swollen, the whites of my eye aren't pink at all, and there's no discharge. Which is why I think its noninfectious, an allergic reaction to something. Which for some reason makes me feel more grown up, because pink eye is like chicken pox, I always associate it with kids. Speaking of, moms with more recent experience on this topic of pink eye diagnosis and treatment, please feel free to enlighten me. It started randomly in the middle of work last night, while playing scrabulous with
limenal. And once I read that allergic pink eye needs a cold compress, I switched to that, and the swelling and discomfort has gone down immensely. I'm sure I'm suppose to be going to a doctor or staying home from work, but fck all those things. I'm going to Target because I ruined the tea kettle this morning and I have some leftover giftcard to replace it. Despite these minor setbacks, and the fcking subzero temperatures outside, I'm in an okay mood. Its just after 9, but I've decided on my fellowship submission -- I'm going with the older, more polished writing -- and I feel good about it and didn't cringe myself to death while rereading it. I'm thinking about a new essay to write to submit for a collection. I ordered two pairs of sandals from Zappos and got a free shipping upgrade so they should be here in time for my trip.
I think its because I'm wearing my Mr. Cheerful t-shirt.
