To deal with all the awkward, and make my annual(ish) Mayo Clinic trip something special I make a point to develop a new tradition, buy an item of clothing, or discover a new treat every time I come to Mayo. This trip has been no different. For starters, I am freezing. “Freezing in Arizona?” you say? [...]
Archive for December, 2011
It is unavoidably awkward to explain to folks (or even to not explain to folks) that you take off work to travel half way across the country to go to the doctor when you aren’t fighting some sort of terminal illness. So, usually, I don’t explain myself. I get some sort of perverse pleasure out [...]
I am here in Arizona, and it is raining, and it is perfect. This winter rain during my Mayo trip is a tradition, and I’m glad PHX is holding up her end of the deal. My trip began very early this morning (we’re talking before 4:00 am), but I landed at PHX before 9:30am. My second [...]
…when the world falls in love. Oh, wait. That’s not where I meant to go with that. It’s that time of year when I celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, decorate with evergreens and lights, consume delicious treats, (travel to) visit with family, and prepare for a trip to Mayo Clinic. You know… ’cause it’s December. And that’s how [...]