21. A fact that will dramatically change my life that I didn't know about myself until today - I just came back from an allergist/immunologist exam. I had a sensitivity test done to determine allergic reactions. My entire life I have had sore throats and sinus problems and finally I couldn't tolerate the breathing problems any longer. I was once told by an MD that going to an allergist would be a waste of time and money so I put it off until now. Today I found out I am allergic to feathers. I've slept with my head sandwiched between two feather pillows for as long as I can remember. I used to keep a cage of parakeets in my bedroom. I also dust with a feather duster almost every day. God, if I had only known this before, what misery I could have avoided. If you have mysterious ongoing health problems, see an allergist.

Alice