...thin line of an autumn morning...

Been sick, and in Baton Rouge for a week, at a conference.

I have a sinus infection. I did go to the doctor. They decided to run bloodwork, decided it was time to check my liver enzymes again. Results? My liver enzymes are extremely elevated. They're sending me to a gastroenterologist, they're concerned something might be wrong. I've been panicking since then, doing the wrong thing - checking MedlinePlus for possible explanations. Of course, I'm not medical doctor, have no medical training (except for the stuff I get by osmosis from my sister, brother-in-law, and cousins). My doctor won't say one way or the other what it could be, which is smart on her part. But it leaves me with the ability to self-diagnose and panic. I've settled on autoimmune hepatitis or some type of thyroid disorder. Of course, I'm probably way off base, there's actually an alien living in my liver, but you know me - I'm a librarian, I have at my disposal certain resources. I'm dangerous.

So: my boss was offered and accepted the assistant dean position. I'm waiting for the next step - for them to announce her position open so I can apply for it.

Anyway, this will be my last post for a while. There's too much on my plate right now, and, quite frankly, I'm not dealing with it well (just ask the Captain). The only thing I know to do is loosen the straps and lighten the load. As much as I enjoy reading all my friends' posts and peaking into their lives, I have to cut out certain things in order to focus. I'll be back after the end of October, when almost everything is said and done.

You guys have a lovely day, and be sweet!