Weekend Stuff

More like random stuff, but whatever.

I had two moles on my back removed–one itched when clothing tags hit it and the other was really dark which is apparently a bad thing so he said off they come! You guys were right, they didn’t hurt much. Of course, I completely forgot I had one removed about a year and a half ago and it was obviously so not traumatic that I managed to forget about it. I also had a bunch of white bumps (yes, that’s the official name) around my eyes and on my eyelids that he removed. And those actually hurt more than the mole removal. When I asked him what caused them and how I can prevent getting more bumps, he explained that they come with age and there is nothing I can do. Nice. Anyway, everything is being biopsied but there’s nothing to worry about. And he told me, “You have wonderful skin. You don’t go out in the sun much, do you?” Was it my pasty white back that gave that away?

Speaking of the moles, after showering on Saturday, I found myself shedding tears of frustration. I had taken off the bandages that the doctor put on, and the larger of the two scabs started bleeding. I could barely reach the damn thing because it was of course in the middle of my back, and there was no way I would be able to replace the band-aid myself. Sometimes I hate that I’m single and live alone. I messaged my sister in a panic, and she came over and put band-aids on for me so I could get dressed and actually have a productive day and you know, wear a shirt.
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As you know, I am a writer. Homemade Candy Corn It’s my day job, it’s what I’m good at, and it’s what I enjoy. As you also know, I like food, hence my baking blog. So, imagine my excitement when I saw a job posting for a food writer! I applied, interviewed (turns out it was for a food blogger! and the office is casual!), was offered the position, and declined it due to the low salary. I was then offered the job at a slightly higher salary, but unfortunately, it is part-time and won’t work out financially. I had to decline it. Again. My heart sort of broke. Fortunately, it was only the first job I interviewed for, and hopefully, there will be many more interviews to come.
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Oatmeal Sandwich CookiesIn other news, I did five million loads of laundry, ran errands including Target with my sister, updated Wordpress on my baking blog, slept a lot, caught up on TV, made candy corn and oatmeal sandwich cookies, and had a very relaxing weekend. And oh yeah, I had a date with a boy I met last week while Hurrydating. Oh, did I neglect to mention went to Hurrydate? Well I did. And while this weekend’s date was nice and obviously interested, unfortunately, I’m not. Please save the “go out with him again” and “give him one more chance” things. Thank you in advance.
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This coming week should be fun! I’m having dinner with Melanie one night, and volunteering at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Poker Tournament another night; should be lots of cute boys there.
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Finally, something is wrong with my blog and there is a very noticeable lag when leaving a comment (and also when doing stuff behind the scenes). My hosting company seems to think it’s something I did, not something they did. Since I haven’t made any changes to anything and it started out of nowhere and they are unwilling to research the issue further, I am looking into switching to a new hosting company that comes highly recommended. However, I need a Wordpress guru to assist me in moving everything over. Let me know if you can help, thanks!

8 Comments »

geewits

October 8th, 2007 | 12:45 am

The aging white bumps, did he call them “milia?” I’ve had awful trouble with those for years. I always get frustrated and finally get them out myself. They are calcium deposits, not whiteheads. They are actually quite pretty under a microscope (I like to look at things under a microscope). I’m sorry that you cried in the shower. Tears of frustration are awful but they are good for you (they excrete toxins). Good luck with the job thing. I’m looking forward to your exuberant post about your great new job. Oh, and thanks for the recipe on oatmeal sandwiches. I will never eat one again. (I mean that in a good way.)

Nani

October 8th, 2007 | 4:32 am

I use Dreamhost. I’m pretty happy with it so far and the best part is, the One-Click Installs (meaning, you click a button and installs the software for you, ie WP updates and the like). Also, it seems pretty easy to move over current domains. (I’m using wordpress now, too.)

Amity

October 8th, 2007 | 7:22 am

I had the same problem when I had a mole removed on my back earlier this year. The doctor wanted me to put an ointment and a new bandaid on every day. I live alone, and it’s really difficult to put stuff on your own back! I feel your pain. :)

Too bad about that food blog job. :( Could you not do that and find something else part-time as well?

Jenifer

October 8th, 2007 | 7:33 am

I don’t care about the date…Send me the cookies and the candy corn.

That’s all.

Dawn

October 8th, 2007 | 8:04 am

Sometimes sisters or cousins or parents are the best for the bandaid emergencies anyway. SOME significant others may get grossed out by your “imperfections” — yeah, I’m speaking of MY significant other. ;-)

elise

October 8th, 2007 | 10:31 am

sorry about the food blog, i’m sure you will find the perfect position though!

MysterHK

October 8th, 2007 | 11:12 am

Keep at it, Hilary! Your perfect job is waiting for you just around the corner! And you’ll be there at the right place at the right time to get it!

Nanette

October 8th, 2007 | 12:52 pm

Aw, sorry to hear about the food writing job, but I’m sure something fabulous will come your way! And yikes, about those moles! I have one of those white things near one of my eyes that I need to have to removed, too.

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