We Are Officially THAT Age
Posted on February 28, 2023 by Ching under Health, Life.
I’d been suffering from some health issues this past year and so we decided it was probably time for a colonoscopy. Because Brian is the best husband ever, he decided to go through the procedure first so I would know what to expect. We scheduled our colonoscopies two weeks apart. Brian went first and these are pictures from his colonoscopy.
Brian got some sexy yellow socks.
Anyway, Brian wasn’t so concerned about the prep (which most people say is the worst part). He was more concerned about going under because of potential side effects from the anesthesia. But he really didn’t have anything to worry about. His procedure went smoothly from start to finish. Even his prep, which is a nightmare for most people, was a breeze. His colonoscopy came out completely clean and the doctor gave him a pass for 10 years.
Fast forward two weeks later when it was my turn. I wasn’t worried about the procedure because I knew that they would knock me out and I wouldn’t feel a thing but I was quite worried about the prep. The stuff they had you drink tasted disgusting. And, as someone who enjoys eating, I was not looking forward to not being able to eat for several hours.
They gave me fun blue socks and everyone was super nice. They even gave me multiple blankets to help keep me warm. It’s very cold at the surgery center and even coldest in the surgery room.
Unlike Brian, whose procedure was scheduled very first thing in the morning (lucky duck – his check in time was 7:30 AM), my check in time was 9:30 AM, so I was starving as you can imagine. To top it off, they were running a bit late so I think it was almost 11:00 AM by the time they got me in surgery.
Even though I was hungry, I somehow managed to not be hangry, because when we received the final report from the surgeon (I also had Dr. Sanchez, same doc who did Brian’s procedure) he made a point to describe me as a “pleasant 45 year old woman” – LOL. They had a pretty good playlist going in the surgery room which I think helped with my mood. Of course, I was out for the whole thing so I guess you really can’t be unpleasant when you’re unconscious so I suppose I was pleasant enough while I was awake.
So my procedure went smoothly but they did find some things. Some polyps had to be removed and they banded a couple of internal hemorrhoids which had me sidelined for a week. The doc said no workout or strenuous activity so as not to bust my bands before their work was done.
I felt fine overall but did follow instructions and didn’t play pickleball for at least one week. I had my procedure on a Friday and did have to teach my Aqua Zumba class on Wednesday night because I couldn’t find a sub but that didn’t bother me too much either. By the following Sunday I was playing again so I really only missed 10 days at best.
Although the polyps they removed were benign, they were pre-cancerous so the doctor recommends that I go in for another colonoscopy in five years time. That will be something fun to look forward to in 2028. LOL.
Anyway, this is the most recent development for both me and Brian on the health front. Until next time, GNG.
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Revolutsia – New “Go To” Lunch Spot
Posted on February 19, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink.
I feel like we are going to be eating at Prost a lot this year now that work is just down the street from Revolutsia. As far as German food goes, Prost is probably the best in town. Here are some pictures of food we enjoyed a couple of weeks ago.
We explored the rest of Revolutsia after lunch and discovered a new coffee shop.
The Pennant coffee shop is next door to the barber shop with a taproom in between.
There’s so many fun little shops at Revolutsia. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. One of my favorite stores is the Loud Cicada which has a Card and Confetti Bar. Pickleball Weirdos (Nicole and Megan) recently sent me some stickers along with the most fun male stripper, penis, and sperm confetti so when I saw the Card and Confetti Bar at the Loud Cicada, I thought, “What a great idea!”
Anyway, Jenni is make me some pickleball paddle and balls confetti that I can use for my own cards and letters. I am so excited!
Until next time, GNG.
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Reverie – It’s Been Forever
Posted on February 17, 2023 by Ching under Food and Drink.
Our office relocated from the Ruffin Building on Douglas and Broadway in the heart of downtown Wichita further North on Central. Last week was our first week there. Initially wasn’t looking forward to the move because the old location was great for the plethora of coffee options within walking distance of our building. Now we actually have to hop in the car and drive somewhere to get it.
However, Reverie wasn’t within walking distance of the old location and now its an option so maybe there is some good to come out of this move.
It has been so long since I’ve been to reverie. I remember Brian and I used to go on a weekly basis for “coffee chats” but that was before pickleball turned my whole world upside down.
In some ways it is the same. In some ways it is vastly different.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the quality of their amazing coffee. Still one of my faves. And, they also have all these amazing pastries, which I’d conveniently forgotten about. Our new office locations proximity to Reverie is definitely a plus for the move.
This week when we went, Chris got a breakfast quiche and I had the pork carnitas breakfast burrito which was amazing! No pics because I scarfed it up immediately as soon as we got back to the office. I would totally get it again except they have so many good things to eat there.
I may have found my new “go to” coffee spot but it’s only been two weeks and I have much more exploring to do. Until next time, GNG.
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Kevin Coccetella’s Birthday Dinner
Posted on February 12, 2023 by Ching under Community, Events, Food and Drink.
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A new friend (Kevin Coccetella) I met through another new friend (Tim Satterfield) invited us to join his birthday dinner at Red Rock last weekend. I met Kevin at Tim’s 40th birthday celebration at Chicken N Pickle last October, which happened to be the same day as the pickleball cookout at Sedgwick County Park. There are no lights at Sedgwick County Park so we wrapped up pretty early. Brian and I drove separately that day so I could swing by Tim’s party on the way home. |
Kevin, who is a long-time friend of Tim’s, organized the birthday celebration at Chicken N Pickle, so that is how we met. The funny thing is, I met Tim through another friend I met through pickleball. So it’s kind of an infinite cycle — pickleball is a gift that keeps on giving.
I really didn’t know who else would be coming to dinner, other than I knew Tim would be there. Normally, I would avoid going out to dinner with a bunch of strangers because, believe it or not, I am somewhat anti-social; however, (a) Kevin is a nice guy and it was a good opportunity for Brian to meet him, and (b) Brian and I hadn’t been to Red Rock in a long time so it was as good an excuse as any to go.
The food was great as always. Here are some pics…
Kevin ordered some appetizers to share and he also ordered a couple of these amazing desserts. I remember it was one of our favorites too and really the main thing we liked about Red Rock when they change up their rotisserie chicken salad. Our table ended up eating all of our dessert and the other table’s dessert too.
As it turns out, Tim wasn’t the only person I knew. Braden and Stephanie McCurdy both attended the dinner also. Brian and I met them through Coley and Gina Cole. It was great to see them as we hadn’t seen either of them in ages. Stephanie and I used to attend Gina’s Zumba classes religiously ten years ago. Wichita is such a small world!
Anyway, I’m glad that we went to the birthday dinner. Kevin is such a nice guy and worthy of celebrating. Until next time, GNG.
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Missouri Work Trip
Posted on February 12, 2023 by Ching under Events, Food and Drink, Travel.
Made a trip up to Raytown a couple of weeks ago for an in person team/staff meeting and also we had a surprise baby shower for Alex. Here are some of the pics from that trip.
It was so nice to have everyone together to celebrate Alex. Specially, since many of us haven’t seen one another in person in such a long time.
After work, a few of us got together for dinner after work. Alex took us to this cute place in Lees Summit that’s only six minutes from our hotel.
Originally, it was just going to be me, Carmen, and Alex but as luck would have it, Alicia was meeting Julie and Nikki at Third Street Social too so we ended up with all six of us hanging together at dinner.
We were there in time for the tail end of happy hour so we got to enjoy some happy hour food and drinks. Here are some pics.
They made a fun, tasty mocktail for Alex.
They had $5 burgers on Mondays!
Julie ordered these cookie sandwiches and they were so good!
Anyway, Third Street Social is super cute. Food and drinks were great. I would highly recommend it to anyone who happens to find themselves in the area. I’m not sure when I’ll ever be back that way but this is a spot I would likely visit again.
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