Health Updatery and More

I just got back a few minutes ago from a clinic in Edina that does blood work on a pay-basis. So my doctor, whom I affectionately refer to as Dr. Arugula (because his name is VERY Finnish), will soon be able to tell me exactly how healthy I am.

Also, when I went to his office last Thursday, I got a perscription for an albuterol inhaler to use before exercise. I used it for the first time last night before kuk sool wan, and I have to tell you -- it was amazing. I got all sweaty (gross!), but didn't have any trouble breathing (horray!) This means my problem really *is* excercise-induced asthma, and I now have a solution for it.

Last night after I came home I was positively giddy. It was really amazing to work hard and not feel like I couldn't breathe. This bodes very well for my whole Captain America by 45 program. HOWEVER, last night after karate, I was talking to one of the other members and I was telling him about my upcoming signing at Uncle Hugo's (don't forget: THIS Saturday, May 7 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm) and we got to talking about various other things and he made me realize that I am NOT 42 this year, but 43, which means in November I'll be 44 -- Yikes! That's only one more year to achieve my goal. I'd better get cracking.

Speaking of superheroes, there is some talk of trying to make the midnight show tonight for THOR. Alas, the prices have been jacked up, so we may all decide to wait, but, if I end up going, I'll let you know what I think. I'm psyched about it, even though I'm not a huge Thor fan, generally. I suppose that, for once, I won't spend the entire film muttering about how in issue #431 this or that happened.... and that could be a good thing. I can see the film like most people do for once, without a whole lot of previous knowledge. My understanding of the Thor mythos covers only the barest bits from the 70s and, of course, some of the Beta Ray Bill arc in the early 80s. I did read the first 8 issues of JMS's reboot of Thor, so I suppose I'm not a complete newbie.

Speaking of fandom (and comics), this didn't take long. :-)

Otherwise, today is my busy day. Fish need a'cleaning and the mice (gerbils, actually,) need their bedding changed, and I need remember to go folder at Mason's school. Stuff to do!