Losing It

Oh, who am I kidding? I've already lost it.

Today started on a disappointing note. It didn't snow. Now, usually that would be a very good thing. But today I was looking for an excuse to stay home instead of going to see the doctor for one of those once a year deals. But it didn't snow, so I went.

First, when I started out, I couldn't find my keys - again. (Later found on the small table by my armchair, where I had looked for them several times.) The only thing I ever lose is my keys, and the only time I lose them is when I really need them. But I outsmarted those keys this time, because LAST time, I had not one, but two extra sets made. So I took an extra set, and was on my way.

The waiting room was crowded, because there is no coat rack, and every-other chair held someone's coat and umbrella, etc., so when I was asked to "just fill out a few forms", it became a balancing act. I was seen, and the conversation included phrases like, "Because of your age..." which is always a crowd pleaser, and was told to come back next year. I went to the receptionist for a new appointment, just as her phone rang. She put up one finger to signal to me to wait just a minute, and proceeded to talk, and talk, and talk...endlessly. After a while another girl asked if she could help me. When I told her I needed an appointment for next year, she informed me that they don't give appointments for "next year", but would send me a letter. I have other doctors who give appointments for next year! A long wait for nothing.

The doctor had given me a prescription, so I headed for the pharmacy. There I was told there would be a 20-25 minute wait. Well, I wasn't going to come back again, so I waited. After about 20 minutes, I was informed that it was "too soon". I could not have a renewal of the medication until next month. This puzzled me, but she insisted that I had picked up this same medication only a couple of days ago. - I told you I was losing it! - Yes, I had, but had put it with my night time meds instead of with my morning meds, where it should have been. I dunno. The old girl is really gone off the deep end. I think I should go to bed and pull the covers over my head and stay there for a while.

By the way, I lied. My keys are not really the only thing I lose. Just the most aggravating thing.