V is for Vodka

I hope I did not traumatize you too much with my last two posts. I promise this one will be fun!

I always try and do a little research to make sure what I am writing about is accurate. That is what led me to my “T is for Toilet Paper” post. I'm sorry about that. 

I was also thinking ahead to the highly anticipated and upcoming letters…X, Y and Z! 

And let’s not forget “V”.

V…so many options. Or are there?!?!? 

Well, apparently there are. You can click here to see the endless possibilities.

Some of the ones that came up…

·        Viscoelasticity – ummmmm….whaaaaaat?!?!?

·        Ventriloquism – I can barely speak coherently MOVING my lips soooooo…

·        Vaccinations – two words…Riley World, don’t get me started.

So…that leaves me with one, YES ONE, fun possible category.  Vodka. 

Who knew Vodka was as sophisticated as wine these days?!?!?  So many countries produce vodka, so many options/price ranges of vodka and so many flavours of vodka. I could go on and on and ON! But I won’t.

For me, it is all about marketing. Well…to a degree.  If you are adding say coke or another “mix”…it really doesn’t matter what kind of vodka you choose. In my humble opinion that is. While I do appreciate a good spirit, I also go with the look of the bottle. Like a book and its cover. I am shallow.

Case in point, this bottle…isn't it pretty? 

Nutrl Vodka

U is for "UVB"

I had eczema as a child and have had it on and off throughout adulthood. Usually I have been able to control it with medicated ointments.

Recently my fingers have been the target although I have dry patches all over my body. 

I have been to my doctor and tried different ointments. I wear cotton gloves at night and even during the day when at home. I use rubber gloves to wash dishes and disposable rubber gloves over top the cotton gloves when doing food prep. Still it persists.

I finally got in to see a dermatologist. We decided on new ointments and to start light therapy. Not just targeted at my hands but for my entire body.

This is the machine. Looks like a time machine of sorts doesn’t it?

Did you know you start off slowly…ten (10) seconds was the length of time for my first session.

Did you know you have to wear special goggles to protect your eyes?

Did you know you have to take off ALL YOUR CLOTHES!!  I'll spare you the visual because some things you just can NOT unsee. 

Believe me, I started to wonder if this therapy was worth the trouble. I mean, it takes me longer to undress and dress again. The time increased in 5 sec increments for the first minute. I go 3 times a week. I am now up to 1 minute and 45 seconds. I noticed a definite difference on my body after about 2 weeks so I have persevered. My fingers are still not 100% but they no longer throb and ache all the time.  

When the heck did my hands get SO old!?!?!  

Oh, and now I wear a mask in their office so I have to cover my entire face. I now look like this when I go into the booth only I have no clothes on.