K.T. Pinto's Blog, page 64
October 15, 2012
Well, it was the only thing left...
Well, I figured out what the whole breathing issue thing is from. Apparently,the original reaction from the pills in June lead to me developing a brand new allergy:
Milk
People who are allergic to cow's milk react to one or more of the proteins in it. Curd, the substance that forms chunks in sour milk, contains 80% of milk's proteins, including several called caseins (pronounced: kay-seenz). Whey (pronounced: way), the watery part of milk, holds the other 20%. A person may be allergic to proteins in either or both parts of milk.
***I'm not sure which I'm allergic to yet. I'm assuming both.
Every time the person eats these proteins, the body thinks they are harmful invaders. The immune system responds by kicking into high gear to fend off the "invader." This causes an allergic reaction, in which chemicals like histamine are released in the body. The release of these chemicals can cause someone to have the following problems:
•wheezing Check!
•trouble breathing Check!
•coughing Check!
•hoarseness
•throat tightness Check!
•stomachache
•vomiting Check!
•diarrhea
•itchy, watery, or swollen eyes
•hives Check!
•red spots
•swelling
•a drop in blood pressure I'm not sure... when I can't breathe right, my heart starts pounding... but that might be from not being able to breathe...
Milk allergy is like most food allergy reactions: It usually happens within minutes to hours after eating foods that contain milk proteins. ***That's about right.
Although it's not common, milk allergies can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may begin with some of the same symptoms as a less severe reaction, but then quickly worsen. A person might have trouble breathing, feel lightheaded, or pass out. If it's not treated, anaphylaxis can be life threatening.
***I dunno... there are so many levels of bad, I don't really know what stage I'm at. I'm thinking I'm not this bad...
Milk allergy is often confused with lactose intolerance because people can have the same kinds of things happening to them (like stomach pains or bloating, for example) with both conditions. But they're not related:
•Milk allergy is a problem involving the immune system.
•Lactose intolerance involves the digestive system (which doesn't produce enough of the enzyme needed to break down the sugar in milk).
***Nope, not what I have.
I'm also wondering, would something else counter that? I had baked macaroni yesterday, but no reaction (would the tomato sauce, oil, something, counter that?). Later last night I had eggs with buttered toast... THAT I had a reaction to.
I'm not going to an allergist for two reasons: 1) They're not covered under my 'pity me, I'm poor' plan at the hospital. 2) All they do is poke me with stuff to see if I react, and then tell me "Yup, you're allergic to that. Take benedryl and avoid XYZ (actually, in my case it's A-Z). And then my body changes and we're back to square one.
What I'm going to do? Same thing I do with every other allergy that pops up in my life: plow through it. I know it seems like a childish way to deal with things, but if I avoided everything I was allergic to, I'd have to live in a bubble. My friends have tried, but they can't get the oxygen flow to work yet in the bubble-space.
My regular doctor gave me a 'scrip for an inhaler to help with my issues (actually two inhalers, but one is like $150, so that one will wait...). So I will use that when I have an attack, along with my normal regiment of benedryl and sudafed...
Stopping the milk won't happen. I tried that once with chocolate... and tomatoes... and nuts... and citrus... and strawberries... The allergy doesn't go away until my body gets used to it or my body changes. Also, the reactions won't go away completely ever because I'm also having reactions to moisture in the air, pollen, pollution, dust, animals...
So yes, basically, I'm screwed.
Milk
People who are allergic to cow's milk react to one or more of the proteins in it. Curd, the substance that forms chunks in sour milk, contains 80% of milk's proteins, including several called caseins (pronounced: kay-seenz). Whey (pronounced: way), the watery part of milk, holds the other 20%. A person may be allergic to proteins in either or both parts of milk.
***I'm not sure which I'm allergic to yet. I'm assuming both.
Every time the person eats these proteins, the body thinks they are harmful invaders. The immune system responds by kicking into high gear to fend off the "invader." This causes an allergic reaction, in which chemicals like histamine are released in the body. The release of these chemicals can cause someone to have the following problems:
•wheezing Check!
•trouble breathing Check!
•coughing Check!
•hoarseness
•throat tightness Check!
•stomachache
•vomiting Check!
•diarrhea
•itchy, watery, or swollen eyes
•hives Check!
•red spots
•swelling
•a drop in blood pressure I'm not sure... when I can't breathe right, my heart starts pounding... but that might be from not being able to breathe...
Milk allergy is like most food allergy reactions: It usually happens within minutes to hours after eating foods that contain milk proteins. ***That's about right.
Although it's not common, milk allergies can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may begin with some of the same symptoms as a less severe reaction, but then quickly worsen. A person might have trouble breathing, feel lightheaded, or pass out. If it's not treated, anaphylaxis can be life threatening.
***I dunno... there are so many levels of bad, I don't really know what stage I'm at. I'm thinking I'm not this bad...
Milk allergy is often confused with lactose intolerance because people can have the same kinds of things happening to them (like stomach pains or bloating, for example) with both conditions. But they're not related:
•Milk allergy is a problem involving the immune system.
•Lactose intolerance involves the digestive system (which doesn't produce enough of the enzyme needed to break down the sugar in milk).
***Nope, not what I have.
I'm also wondering, would something else counter that? I had baked macaroni yesterday, but no reaction (would the tomato sauce, oil, something, counter that?). Later last night I had eggs with buttered toast... THAT I had a reaction to.
I'm not going to an allergist for two reasons: 1) They're not covered under my 'pity me, I'm poor' plan at the hospital. 2) All they do is poke me with stuff to see if I react, and then tell me "Yup, you're allergic to that. Take benedryl and avoid XYZ (actually, in my case it's A-Z). And then my body changes and we're back to square one.
What I'm going to do? Same thing I do with every other allergy that pops up in my life: plow through it. I know it seems like a childish way to deal with things, but if I avoided everything I was allergic to, I'd have to live in a bubble. My friends have tried, but they can't get the oxygen flow to work yet in the bubble-space.
My regular doctor gave me a 'scrip for an inhaler to help with my issues (actually two inhalers, but one is like $150, so that one will wait...). So I will use that when I have an attack, along with my normal regiment of benedryl and sudafed...
Stopping the milk won't happen. I tried that once with chocolate... and tomatoes... and nuts... and citrus... and strawberries... The allergy doesn't go away until my body gets used to it or my body changes. Also, the reactions won't go away completely ever because I'm also having reactions to moisture in the air, pollen, pollution, dust, animals...
So yes, basically, I'm screwed.
October 10, 2012
Books! Books! Books!
the-best-science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels-to-cheer-you-up-when-youre-feeling-blue
I read nine of these!
Great article!
I read nine of these!
Great article!
There's a reason why I say no...
Back story: this is a kid - both in age and attitude - who as been trying to hook up with me and who I have denied at every turn because a) he doesn't have a car b)he has no money c)he's horrible rude and d)he's friggin' insane.
Here's the (FINAL) conversation with him last night:
Him:
Hi i wanted to let you know i want to be a writer or a journalist and thats what i decided im gonna major in college i was always confused on what i wanted to do but about a month ago this is what im setting my mind on. just figured i would tell you and if you could help me out on my journey in any way it would be highly appreacited!
Him:
appreciated
Him:
:)
KT Pinto:
Sorry, I can't help people with college influenced writing.
Him:
i was just letting you know because you are a writer and i am proud of how good of author you are and i would love to look up to a persona s talented and brilliant as you
Him:
im starting college next year i dint need help when i actuall write im not asking you for that
Him:
i mean like getting published or to introduce me to someone etc when the time comes i would highly appreciate any help!
Him:
thank you!
KT Pinto:
Nope. I don't do that.
KT Pinto:
Just letting you know.
Him:
lol you are a heartless bitch when it comes down to it and you have an attitude and you are very sarcastic i was trying to be nice and you cant even write good luck or anything i see how you really are now.
KT Pinto:
OK
KT Pinto:
I'm sure I'll lose sleep over that.
Him:
so your not denying that you are like that
Him:
i wont lose sleep over it either quite frankly
KT Pinto:
If that's how you feel, that's how you feel. My life goes on.
KT Pinto:
I'm not going to waste time trying to convince you otherwise.
Him:
alright sounds good
Him:
just figured i would throw it out there but i never had much help from anyone in my life so far and i wont need it in my future i know i will make it far and anything that comes into my life or help i come across will just be icing on the cake
KT Pinto:
OK
KT Pinto:
Make sure to learn how to handle rejection a little better.
Him:
i thought you might be the type of friend who would be happy to help an aspiring writer like yourself i guess i was dead wrong if you need help i would help you i guess im just too gullable lol
KT Pinto:
I can't help people with college-influenced writing.
KT Pinto:
Different publishing process from what I did.
KT Pinto:
And I also don't help people who flip on a dime on me like that. So thanks for verifying my decision.
Him:
I did'nt flip i spoke calmly no screaming i just said a few words lol when did i ever flip on you or curse you you cant say when because i never did that.
KT Pinto:
You: you are a heartless bitch when it comes down to it and you have an attitude and you are very sarcastic
KT Pinto:
Good luck in college.
Him:
Im sorry i mean it. So bitch is a curse come on we are in 2012 and i didnt fully mean the first part i was just mad at that moment. Im italian after all lol
Him:
thank you good luck with all your future writing and jobs hope everything goes well for you
***
Wow... just wow.
Here's the (FINAL) conversation with him last night:
Him:
Hi i wanted to let you know i want to be a writer or a journalist and thats what i decided im gonna major in college i was always confused on what i wanted to do but about a month ago this is what im setting my mind on. just figured i would tell you and if you could help me out on my journey in any way it would be highly appreacited!
Him:
appreciated
Him:
:)
KT Pinto:
Sorry, I can't help people with college influenced writing.
Him:
i was just letting you know because you are a writer and i am proud of how good of author you are and i would love to look up to a persona s talented and brilliant as you
Him:
im starting college next year i dint need help when i actuall write im not asking you for that
Him:
i mean like getting published or to introduce me to someone etc when the time comes i would highly appreciate any help!
Him:
thank you!
KT Pinto:
Nope. I don't do that.
KT Pinto:
Just letting you know.
Him:
lol you are a heartless bitch when it comes down to it and you have an attitude and you are very sarcastic i was trying to be nice and you cant even write good luck or anything i see how you really are now.
KT Pinto:
OK
KT Pinto:
I'm sure I'll lose sleep over that.
Him:
so your not denying that you are like that
Him:
i wont lose sleep over it either quite frankly
KT Pinto:
If that's how you feel, that's how you feel. My life goes on.
KT Pinto:
I'm not going to waste time trying to convince you otherwise.
Him:
alright sounds good
Him:
just figured i would throw it out there but i never had much help from anyone in my life so far and i wont need it in my future i know i will make it far and anything that comes into my life or help i come across will just be icing on the cake
KT Pinto:
OK
KT Pinto:
Make sure to learn how to handle rejection a little better.
Him:
i thought you might be the type of friend who would be happy to help an aspiring writer like yourself i guess i was dead wrong if you need help i would help you i guess im just too gullable lol
KT Pinto:
I can't help people with college-influenced writing.
KT Pinto:
Different publishing process from what I did.
KT Pinto:
And I also don't help people who flip on a dime on me like that. So thanks for verifying my decision.
Him:
I did'nt flip i spoke calmly no screaming i just said a few words lol when did i ever flip on you or curse you you cant say when because i never did that.
KT Pinto:
You: you are a heartless bitch when it comes down to it and you have an attitude and you are very sarcastic
KT Pinto:
Good luck in college.
Him:
Im sorry i mean it. So bitch is a curse come on we are in 2012 and i didnt fully mean the first part i was just mad at that moment. Im italian after all lol
Him:
thank you good luck with all your future writing and jobs hope everything goes well for you
***
Wow... just wow.
October 8, 2012
A Typical Day in KT-Land
This is a conversation I have with Dawg on a regular basis.
October 6, 2012
LJ Halloween Party!
ktpinto
's Halloween party: adamsmith2 dressed as Sybil - except that Sybil didn't show but the other 23 personalities did.
alycewilson dressed as Pavlova the ballerina -- dancing on point too.
amnialst dressed as Daria.
beeform dressed as Chandra Levy.
blue_aardvark dressed as the Governor of Alabama.
blue_eye dressed as a 1990's grunge child.
brni dressed as a goblin.
captain_flannel dressed as the spirit of their dead grandmother Tasha.
chanharrison dressed as Peter Jackson's mother-in-law.
chaotic_c dressed as Elizabeth Regina on steroids and roller skates.
chris_walsh dressed as a third baseman for the Pirates.
cjc_writes dressed as the Marquis of North Ayoav.
cluegirl dressed as Frylock.
complicite_man8 dressed as Faith Hill.
copperwise dressed as Optimus Prime.
coridan dressed as Camilla Parker-Bowles.
cypherindigo dressed as Mary-Kate Olsen with her very own conjoined Ashley.
daeron dressed as Arthur Agatston.
davidoflondon dressed as Adam-the-first-man but the fig-leaf was far too big.
djrock3k dressed as blues legend Texas Sugar Rivers.
dqg_neal dressed as Josephine Baker but the banana "skirt" didn't survive the night.
dreamcowgirl dressed as a character from Harry Potter and the Room of Blood, though it looked more like Helga the wisewoman, although the live snake was a mistake.
dredpiratebunny dressed as a character from "Scarface".
eron15 dressed as Jerry Bruckheimer riding a bear.
firesign10 dressed as a pimp.
floppyragdoll dressed as the main character of "Ben-Hur".
flutterbychild dressed as the resurrected dead -- complete with the most convincing coffin.
furuba9 dressed as Jack the Ripper in a time machine, complete with gory knives.
goattalker dressed as a very fake witch-doctor complete with a collection of shrunken skulls.
goddessjustice dressed as Sigfried in need of testosterone.
greene_man dressed as the Vicomte des Boules-Velues.
highway_west dressed as Marie Antoinette going to her death.
hippie_geisha dressed as Lady Godiva without the horse and far too little hair.
hughcasey dressed as a Parkhill & MalzoneLtd. employee, though it looked more like Josephine Baker but the banana "skirt" didn't survive the night.
itsallmishegoss dressed as a truck.
jarien dressed as a walking Guillotine.
javadave4 dressed as legendary space hero Crunch Fizzlebeef.
jcholewa gets drunk, strips naked, and somehow emerges dressed as Uhura from "Star Trek".
jim_p dressed as a new superhero: Sarge Dude.
julian_griffith dressed as the Degenerate Power Ranger.
jungianslip dressed as a character from a Super Mario game.
k8poetics dressed as Barney the dinosaur.
karistan dressed as a inverse people.
kartusch dressed as a laser printer.
kradical dressed as Mde. Lachienne Foutue d'Enfer -- you don't wanna know.
l_l_u_w_d dressed as a disturbing self-made character called "Doofus Gizzardsquirt".
manifestress dressed as a camel.
martimcfly dressed as the King of Liechtenstein.
mdg1 dressed as Howard Stern.
minemouse dressed as your aunt.
mornblade dressed as a bottle of Malabradefux.
morvenwestfield dressed as Franklin D. Roosevelt.
msrp dressed as a new member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Lazy-assed Killer.
n_decisive dressed as a new member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Visual Dreamer.
nightstalker dressed as the Earl of Letcade.
not_so_punctual dressed as a ghost.
p_m_cryan dressed as Marie Antoinette going to her death.
paradiz dressed as Optimus Prime.
pixie_dust dressed as something mineral, but what, specifically, you can't tell.
planetgeorge dressed as Elizabeth Regina on steroids and roller skates.
popfiend dressed as Calvin Coolidge.
preacherman01 dressed as Barbra Streisand.
professorbird didn't dress up, spoilsport.
raks_rambleings dressed as Ichabod Crane, the schoolmaster from Sleepy Hollow.
renaissancewomn dressed as a quiet ghost.
rikibeth dressed as a football, and it suited them disturbingly well.
roaddoc dressed as a linebacker for the Lions.
scottchurch dressed as Paris Hilton.
shadowravyn dressed as an external hard drive.
slipjig dressed as Scotty from "Star Trek".
sorcha_ruel dressed as Famke Janssen riding a camel.
standp dressed as a Level 7 barbarian.
svashtar dressed as Nosferatu the Supreme Vampire.
sweeny_todd didn't even show up and doesn't get any candy.
systris dressed as a cleavage.
tehuti dressed as the love child of Sir Ian McKellen and Susan Lucci.
th0rnymead0w dressed as a mortician.
theironchocho dressed as Helga the wisewoman, although the live snake was a mistake, and it suited them disturbingly well.
thevirtualjim dressed as a interrim software reinstaller.
thunderpigeon dressed as a character from Harry Potter and the Parliament of Fire.
trillsie dressed as Queen Elizabeth - tarred and feathered, and it suited them disturbingly well.
uncoveringme dressed as a eagle.
verytwistedmind dressed as Ivan the Terrible of Russia, though it looked more like Jon Stewart.
zianuray dressed as Mary Queen of Scots ... without her head. Most convincing.
zombie2000 dressed as Michael Jackson.
zrealm dressed as Guy Fawkes but the exploding barrel of dynamite didn't go down too well.
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October 1, 2012
Today's yummies!
Chocolate chip cake mix cookies!
September 24, 2012
I think this picture is hysterical
This was posted on the vintage photo group I'm on here on LJ:
It really is a silly picture, and I still find the Ferris wheel to be the scarier of the two.
It really is a silly picture, and I still find the Ferris wheel to be the scarier of the two.
Vampire Party - September 15, 2012
I went to the Pyramid Club on Sept. 15th for a vampire party based upon the clans of Vampire the Masquerade.
I of course, was a Malkavian with four (or five) different personalities.
Here I am:
The party wasn't what I expected, but I still had a good time.
I think I want to go back to the Pyramid Club for one of their 80s events! THAT looks like a lot of fun!
I of course, was a Malkavian with four (or five) different personalities.
Here I am:
The party wasn't what I expected, but I still had a good time.
I think I want to go back to the Pyramid Club for one of their 80s events! THAT looks like a lot of fun!
