Category: Penguins!

Danni

Level 100!

Computers, Danni, Gaming, M.E., NaBloPoMo, Penguins!, Physical Disability, Real Life

I’m really happy as I got my Night Elf Priestess Danni to level 100 this morning. I’m kinda overwhelmed with all the stuff there is to do. So far I know I want to finish all the zone quests, search for all the hidden treasures, kill all the rare mobs,  level all my professions to 700, do the pet battles in my garrison, level my garrison buildings and heal all the dungeons in a guild group, preferably on heroic. That should keep me busy for a bit 😛

I’ve also managed to fix my problems with Minecraft. Turns out there’s a problem with the latest Java and going back to an older version fixed the crashes I was having. Yay! Sammie and her friend want me to play on the Minecraft server on Friday so I have that to look forward to.

My health seems to be improving a bit. Not only can I spend a lot of time on my computer, but I’m also able to be propped up more in bed. If I’m still doing well tomorrow I’ll be trying to sit on the edge of the bed (with Johan helping) to try and build up my tolerance again. I’m also finding reading a bit easier now. I still have the cold of doom but it does seem to be slowly easing up.

I got my blood results back from the hospital and it turns out I’m malnourished. Various deficiencies which I’m pretty sure are caused by not being able to eat properly for far too long. The doctor has recommended supplements and help from the dietician. I’m wondering though if it’s being worsened by my digestive system forgetting how to do its job a lot of the time. If I get that sorted though I’m hoping it’ll mean I feel a bit better, even though I know it won’t fix everything. The penguins are telling me I need more fish. I agree with them.

Sleeping pattern is still back to front. Not too worried about it but I’m trying to push it back as that works better for me than trying to bring it forward. If I can get it closer to normal I don’t know how long it’ll last but it’ll make playing with Sammie much easier so it’s worth it.

Penguins still exist. I have good friends. There are amazing people who I love and who love me. I’ve been able to do loads for me. Today is a good day 🙂

Danni

Funny Nurse

Danni, Gaming, M.E., NaBloPoMo, Penguins!, Physical Disability, Real Life

The district nurse was out today, for my regular checkup (I’m assessed as high risk for pressure sores, which is why they keep coming). She was awesome. We spent as much time talking about penguins as about my health stuff. She told me that because I’ve lost weight (lying on my hips is getting painful quicker due to less padding, and a couple of carers have noticed) and I’ve got a reduced appetite I’m now at a higher risk of malnutrition, so she’s going to contact the dietician for a review.

I didn’t sleep well at all last night. I kept waking up because my nose was blocked, and I had to wake Johan up at 4.30am for painkillers, which is unusual (I can normally get back to sleep without them, or wait until later if not). I’ve been more drowsy than normal all day, probably because of lack of decent sleep and being bleh. I can’t wait for this cold to disappear.

I think I’ll be sleeping early tonight. Hopefully it’ll go better than last night. Right now I am listening to the music my brain is making up (I’ve got ear plugs in) and since it’s nice music I’m just going to enjoy it. Warlords of Draenor is out 11pm tomorrow, but if I’m still like this I won’t be playing at launch. I’m hoping Johan gets to though 🙂

Danni

Sssshhhhh

Danni, M.E., NaBloPoMo, Penguins!, Physical Disability, Real Life

This is a super-secret backdated post because I was too ill to post on time 😛

My body hates me still. Getting worse was not the plan. But:

  • I am happy my friend got to go to the pub for her burpday (she also has ME and been poorly a few years).
  • I am happy that Sammie is happy, and even if I can’t Skype email exists.
  • I am happy there are medications that can reduce my symptoms down to bearable levels.
  • I am happy that I can still be silly with Johan.
  • I am happy that Johan set up local streaming, so I can watch him playing games without getting out of bed.
  • I am happy that there is nommy food, despite the pain it causes afterwards.
  • I am happy that I have friends even though I’m not always the best friend myself.
  • I am happy because penguins.

So my evil body can’t stop me being happy, as it can’t make all of these untrue.

Danni

Need More Penguins

Autism, Computers, Danni, Diablo 3, Gaming, M.E., NaBloPoMo, Penguins!, Physical Disability, Real Life, World of Warcraft
Wearing my Blizzcon t-shirt. Primrose wanted to say hi too.
Wearing my Blizzcon t-shirt. Primrose wanted to say hi too.

Always need more penguins.

Today is the second day of Blizzcon. I’m so happy I’ve been well enough to watch most of it. Yesterday I managed to watch stuff all the way through to the end of the costume contest, which was awesome. Today I started watching stuff when it began again, and if there hadn’t been a little accident with the fire alarm I’d have probably watched it all the way through today. As it is I’m taking a bit of a break now from watching it to kinda rest and to write this. I even put my Blizzcon t-shirt on today (though the awesome picture is on the back so not easily seen when in bed, and the dark grey on black isn’t easy to see in photos).

With the fire alarm that didn’t affect me too badly by itself (a bit of body jerking and becoming non-verbal which I can cope with), but the care call alarm went off (to check we’re okay) and the high pitched noise of that went right through me and made me feel horrendous for a bit. Yup, the care call alarm is worse than a fire alarm. If it weren’t for the fact if there is a fire it could save my life (they know I’m bedbound and will call the fire brigade if there’s actually a fire/we don’t tell them we’re okay if the alarm has gone off) then I’d consider getting rid of it.

My favourite parts of Blizzcon so far have been the World of Warcraft panels, the announcement of Overwatch (first multiplayer shooter game I really want to play) and the Hearthstone expansion Goblins vs Gnomes. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve seen though other than the technical difficulties 😛 If I weren’t too ill I’d be playing all the Blizzard games I have right now (that’s World of Warcraft, Diablo 3, Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm). As it is I’m hoping I’ll be okay on Thursday to play at least some of the new World of Warcraft expansion, Warlords of Draenor.

Of the Overwatch stuff we’ve seen so far, Tracer is my favourite character but I really dislike her accent (fake cockney). Surely Blizzard could find a British voice actor for their British character?! The idea behind her character is awesome though. The character I’d most feel comfortable playing from a type perspective will probably be Mercy, as she’s the main healer character. The whole idea is just awesome though and the cinematic they had was amazing, especially with little things like the security guard playing Hearthstone 🙂

I’m hoping tomorrow to catch up on some of the panels and things that I’ve missed, but if I’m not up to it I have a couple of weeks to do so. So many things I want to do and not enough spoons to do them all. I can be excited and happy about them though 🙂

Danni

Breathing Is Good

Danni, M.E., NaBloPoMo, Penguins!, Physical Disability, Real Life

Woke up this morning not being able to breathe. Blocked nose from my cold, and for some reason I had to consciously make myself breathe through my mouth. Weird. So I’ve been more tired and bleh today. Also had a bad headache which ibuprofen is helping with but that’s made my digestive system complain madly (I thought I’d eaten recently enough, but obviously not). Also needed cyclizine for nausea which means I’ll be sleeping soon most likely.

Bad stuff over with. I’ve been taking it easy today, which is good. Johan had a driving lesson which he said went well. While he was out I talked to Esther for a bit which was awesome. As it’s the 5th of November there’s fireworks tonight, so I’ve got earplugs in so I’ll be okay. Johan is considering going to the organised display. I’m thinking of asking him to put my blind up so if there are any on this side I might be able to see them, though the trees might be in the way. I love fireworks, especially if I don’t have to deal with the noise 🙂

The penguins are helping me cope with my evil tummy, and the warmth is comforting. I’m so glad I have a non drug way of dealing with pain and spasms. One day I hope I won’t need them for that purpose. Penguins are awesome.