Thanks, Friends. I needed reassurance and a place to whine.

I took my friend shopping today. She bought two huge sweatshirts that she can wear over her arm in the cast. She wanted to go to Walmart, so I took her there although I dislike the way it treats employees. However, I looked for a 7-inch (yes, 7) TV because mine died last night. I wanted to see if they had one although I planned to look elsewhere and buy at Walmart only if no other store had one. Walmart didn't have any and neither did any of the other 11 stores I went to before and after taking her shopping! She loves to shop but was understandably tired because of course she's not sleeping well. I hate to shop, but I was on a mission which failed. I have seen the small TVs online, but I don't shop online. Oh, and I told my friend that I normally shop for food and go to the laundromat on Thursdays and will take her with me then so she can do the same. She bought a few food items at Walmart today to tide her over. At my suggestion she also bought a laundry bag with an over-the-shoulder carrying strap since she won't be able to carry her laundry baskets.

I have a thyroid scan scheduled on Tuesday. My endocrinologist has been nagging me to get one, so this year I finally caved. Wish me luck!