Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

That's the phrase, isn't it? Well, I have been feeling almost like a real human being the last 2 days. I've had energy, a smile on my face, been able to accomplish tasks with a fairly normal amount of effort and it has been fantastic. I know that good days will come and go, but when they are here I am beyond grateful for them. I haven't felt like myself in so long. I kinda missed me ;-). I have been told by other Lyme sufferers to cherish the good days, not to overextend myself and to remember that the really bad days are often followed by these better days. I started a new medication this week. It's a medication used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Malaria, among other things. It is supposed to help with inflammation, degeneration and joint pain. I thought I read that it can take a couple of weeks to build up in your system, so maybe my feeling better is a coincidence. Whatever the reason, who needs to know why? I'm just grateful for it. Today Ivy called me and noticed instantly from my voice that I was feeling better. I had no idea I was so obvious. Or maybe she just knows me that well. Possibly both.

Ask and you shall receive... So, the last several months I have spent an absurd amount of time in bed or on the couch. I watch a ridiculous amount of TV and movies. I read when I can, but the headaches, concentration issues and eye sensitivity can limit that. I try to choose shows and movies that are educational or at least thought provoking. For example, The Tudors instead of Days of Our Lives. It has historical value, even if not totally accurate. I find myself looking up historical facts and gaining an interest in other historical material. I have an old, giant box of a TV. These days it looks like dinosaur age technology. It's the kind of TV you probably couldn't pay someone to take away, but it works. I've been saying that I want a bigger, flat screen TV, but how am I gonna do that? I can only work a limited amount and don't exactly have the big bucks rolling in. I talked to my brother about buying me one and letting me make payments and we were researching possibilities. I figure as much time as I spend now in front of a TV, it would be a nice investment. But, obviously not necessary. So, I sent the word out to the universe that it sure would be nice to have one. Why not try a little manifestation? Can't hurt.

Two days ago, I got a check in the mail for an overpayment I made to Urgent Care several months ago for one of my "flu" visits. I figured I could use this money for something a little fun. You can't only buy medications, supplements and pay bills, you know... so I set it aside for something special. Yesterday, I went and had my first auction experience. Oh dear. I loved it! I am becoming my Mother. They say it is bound to happen. Guess what?! There at the silent auction was a 42 inch Sony HDTV. I bid on it and WON! Yay. It's enormous and I love it. $75! I think other people were worried it wasn't going to work, so only a couple of people bid on it since they make no guarantees and offer no info. I, however, with the help of my friend Mary had done an undercover operation. We found an extension cord and plug and tested it out, unbeknownst to the other auction goers. I also found a nice young man who worked there and asked for any background info on the TV. It came out of a huge, nice estate and wasn't just someone trying to unload an old TV. It was less than 5 years old. So, I had the in (and I was not going to share the intel with the other auction goers.) I figured they could do their own investigative work if they were as interested.

(Okay, side note, I could not think of how to spell unbeknownst and looked online with a very terribly spelled version of the word and was led to this-)

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=unbenounced

LOL! I had to share even though I'm embarrassed that I spelled it that way. I'm kind of a spelling snob, so it serves me right.

So back to my happiness. I got a big HDTV just like I asked for. My surprise check in the mail covered half of it. How exciting.

I kinda look hunch backed or something in that picture. Oh well. I even had the energy to hook it up and get it working. Now I'll need to work on are the picture settings. See, ask and you shall receive.

I'm still weighing my treatment options and deciding whether or not to put the port and pict line in sooner than later. I'm also researching my doctor switch. I've had some suggestions, but all are out of state. One that looks quite promising is in Seattle. Wouldn't that be interesting if Lyme relocated me to my beloved Emerald City?

So, I don't know why I'm getting these good days, but I don't care. And if I collapse, I have a beautiful TV to watch my movies on! All in all, it's a good day. Thank you to all who have reached out with sweet and encouraging words. I had 3 e-mails from kind people I went to school with after my last post. It means more than I can express properly.