I'm undecided about you again / Mightn't be right that you're not here

[nullalux]

Moshe
Originally uploaded by nullalux.

Freylich pesach!

tutordennis took me out to the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf recently. It was awesome. They had an hysterical Jewish exhibit, which included the above maniacal rendition of Moses née Charlton Heston. Nearby was a sign saying, "The restrooms are located just past the Last Supper." Also, the disciples were in the wrong places around the table, leading me to wonder about all the excellent possibilities for wax museum practical jokes. Other blurry cameraphone photos are here.

I am really very glad that karenbynight and soof are in our lives. They're both so sweet to tutordennis, and are unfailingly respectful, thoughtful and kind. In short, I adore you guys!

My orthognathic surgery draws nigh. (Original post here.) It's been scheduled for 9 June. On one hand, it's that much closer to being over. The whole process (oral surgery, orthodontia, plus the operation itself) will take over a year by the time it's done, and it will be wonderful when it's finally all behind me. On the other hand, eek! They're going to take a bone saw to my skull and elongate my mandible with a bone graft! I'll be in the hospital for three days and off work for three weeks. Someone has to be with me around-the-clock for the first week home, I can't lift over 10 lbs. for four weeks, and I'll be on a liquid diet for six weeks. It will be another six months before they remove these accursed braces, which are seriously cramping my style on several fronts. On the plus side, I will most likely get lots of happy drugs. I'll find out more about the recovery process at my pre-op appointment on 30 May.

A one-word meme that I did on Tuesday and never posted: One. Word. Answers.

One word, and one word only. No hyphenated cheats. ONE. WORD. ONLY.

You.
Can.
Only.
Type.
One.
Word.

Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers.
1. Where is your mobile phone? pocket
2. Your significant other? dear
3. Your hair? healthy
4. Your mother? strong
5. Your father? far
6. Your favorite thing? near
7. Your dream last night? Grub
8. Your favorite drink? water
9. Your dream/goal? family
10. The room you're in? mine
11. Your ex? absent
12. Your fear? harm
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
14. Where were you last night? dancing
15. What you're not? bored
16. Muffins? corn
17. One of your wish list items? bookshelf
18. Where you grew up? Manila
19. The last thing you did? sip
20. What are you wearing? snood
21. Your TV? incidental
22. Your pets? Bengal
23. Your computer? slow
24. Your life? blessed
25. Your mood? relaxed
26. Missing someone? sister
27. Your car? clean
28. Something you're not wearing? shoes
29. Favorite Store? thrift
30. Your summer? surgery
31. Like someone? many
32. Your favorite color? grey
33. When is the last time you laughed? tonight
34. Last time you cried? Buffy

Comments

[earthpig.livejournal.com]

"I can't lift over 10 lbs. for four weeks, and I'll be on a liquid diet for six weeks."

The liquid diet part I understand... but is the no lifting part because you'll be healing from the removal of the bone from your thigh, or because people unconsciously clench their teeth while lifting things, or something else entirely?

I imagine pulling a train car using only a bit in your mouth is probably contraindicated also...

[chalepa-ta-kala.livejournal.com]

The no-lifting thing, I think, means they don't want me straining for any reason after the major surgery. My activity level needs to stay low just because I won't feel up to doing much because of pain and pain medication. I should know more after the pre-op appointment, though.