Guest guest Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 i just finished catching-up on all the posts here. i haven't posted in a few months, especially after a good friend of mine was hospitalized and was diagnosed with kidney problems, which necessitated dialysis for months (he's doing much better, but is still on the transplant list). a couple of months ago, i also started taking 6 classes (lasting 4-5 hours each), which keeps me extremely busy. i know a couple of you have inquired if i've suffered any setbacks since i've pretty much deemed myself as having recovered back in June. the 2 things that stand-out: - Raid bug spray: i immediately have respiratory distress with the scented kinds, but with the unscented, i'm fine. i have no problem with it...i can even being the sprayer, but the scented-type forget it, i have to immediately leave the premises until the smell goes away. - i live in Southern California, and although i didn't have to evacuate during the wildfires last month, i was foolish enough to drive to see one of the fires (it was still a good 8-10 some miles away). i could smell it and that wasn't very smart on my part since the air quality was absolutely horrible during that whole week. my breathing was affected for the following 6 or so hours after driving out to see the fires, but not anything that would warrant me considering to go to see a doctor or the ER. other than those 2 scenarios, i'm actually fairly surprised that i was able to tolerate talking to a Home Depot employee who reeked of cologne back in April/May for a good 30+ minutes (unlike years ago, where i had to immediately *escape* within seconds of smelling it)...and i attended a party in July where most of the attendees were smoking both indoors & outdoors, and again, no problems. i have a couple of projects lined up. i'll start to look for work after my classes wrap-up. i know i'm extremely fortunate to have family who were supportive during my whole ordeal (6.5 years) and especially now when life once again seems so promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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