Shoudl eye drops burn?

So I've been prescribed Restasis fopr the second time in my life. For those of you who don't know, there's some of us in the world that don't produce enough real tears and end up wit hdry eyes. I think it's because we're heartless or something, at least that might be Sam's argument against me.

I once had a test done in high school to measure my tears (I don't know the details of this I just remember the numbers and the overview of this test, so you doctors out there, don't get mad at me). Apparently the average person is supposed to have 35 tears when they stick these little strips in your eyes that measure such things as tears. Well my eyes managed to produce 5 tiny, meager, little tears. That's how dry my eyes are. My life is awesome.

Anyways, back to my original point, I was prescribed these artificail tear maker or enhancer (or whatever doctors call it nowadays) to help my eyes get ready for Lasik surgery in January. Tiny sidenote, I'm getting LASIK in January, I'm so excited!!!!! You get warned a million different times about the eye drops and about how it makes your eyes burn when you put them in but that it's a normal side effect, and not to worry about it. Now, I'll start by saying that thankfully I seem to be one of the few who doesn't feel any burning when using these eye drops; however, there is no way I will be using something that makes my eyes burn everytime I use it. That doesn't seem natural. On top of that, the prescription without insurance cost like $400 three months. That's ridiculous! thank god for insurance and promo cards. It came out to $10 dollars. Now that's a number I can handle.

Alright, rant about eye drops is done. Although I do love them, because my eyes feel so much better.

Happy Tuesday!

Thanksgiving and catching up

I know I said I was going to try posting more often. Clearly, I lied. well not really lied but didn't follow through. In my defense, my job involves a crazy 4th quarter. I know, you're thinking 'duh. who's doesn't?' But really  mine actually mainly revolves around January 1st. It's a blast and I love it, but my life spins out of control during this time of year. It's all I can do to keep my personal life straight.

Lucky for you guys, I've a some good friends reminding me not to forgot about you and requesting an update . So here's my life update:

1. Thanksgiving was wonderful and full of family time! It was probably one of the best ever this year. Although I feel like I say this every year.
2. I went black Friday shopping for the first time ever. And by Black Friday shopping, I mean I woke up late, and went to a few stores to check out washers and dryers (I was successful). I feel like an adult now.
3. I rode my bike a few times at home and decided that I need to work harder to include it in my new life downtown. I stopped riding when I moved because I was scared of the streets and I loved riding at home so much. Time to kick that stupid excuse and ride every weekend. Since I'm dead set on doing the MS 150 this year.
4. My running has been terrible lately. As in I only ran once over the holiday.But that also, is getting kicked in the butt (I'm not sure if anyone is counting the amount of times I've said this in my posts, we're probably at 12 or so). I met some of my sisters cool running friends, and even though I'll be the fat slow girl, I'm going to go run with them on Thursdays. They're all super nice and I think a running group would do me good.
5. I saw my bff from middle school this week and spent 5 hours talking at Starbucks with her, so we decided we need to see each other more, so I'm visiting her soon :) This will be exciting!

I gotta start Christmas shopping and make sure I don't wait until the last minute..again. I just never know what to get people. Wish me luck since I hate shopping. Speaking of hating shopping, my sister and I are embarking on this journey of her helping me look more put together. I lover her and am not sure what I'd do without her, but the girl takes her fashion very seriously. I hope she can teach me something useful.

Oh and lastly, this Thanksgiving my mom and sister cooked amazing food. It was delicious. I sat on the couch watching my Texans play and did no cooking whatsoever. Well, I mashed potatoes and washed 3 dishes. That was my Thanksgiving contribution. In my defense I couldn't miss my Texans first Thanksgiving game ever (they nearly killed me but we puled out a win). I think I'm justified? Next up on my 'learn to be a put together adult list' is learning to cook and enjoying it. Right after my sister finishes my fashion training. This means that I'll get around to the cooking part when I'm 57. Hope you stick around till then.

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving. Thanks for making it through my ramble of a post.