I am terrified of spiders. I do not own a pet cat. I am not married. I have a heart condition.  I like hot tea. I have a house. I did not have a father growing up. I don't currently live with my family. I hope to go home by the end of the year. I miss my family's home.
I have lived in many different states. I live in a rural area.  I have pet cats. I have a husband. I like hot tea. I am a nurse. I work rotating shifts. This week, I am working the night shift.
You'll be glad to know, I haven't seen any scary spiders in my house since yesterday! Maybe I should get a cat like yours -- one that can eat the spiders before I notice them!  Yuck, I hate spiders. I'm glad you haven't noticed any. Cats can definitely help with controlling bugs in the house, but sometimes it can be kind of gross. One of my cats brought me a dead beetle once and left it on my pillow. Are there any breeds of cats you like best? Oh that's nasty! I don't have a favorite kind, do you? I think Siamese cats are gorgeous, but my favorite ones are the stumpy-legged ones with scrunched faces. Unfortunately, my allergies mean I need to have only hypoallergenic cats. Do you have allergies? Plenty, but I don't get outside much anymore due to the heart condition, so I don't encounter too many allergens. I don't think I'm allergic to cats though. We had one growing up at my family's place, and I never got any allergic reactions. As a nurse, is there anything specific you can do for allergies? Well, the most obvious thing is avoiding the allergen, but in cases where that isn't an option, simple over-the-counter treatments like Benadryl can work wonders. If it's a serious allergy that causes anaphylaxis, though, then you definitely just want to avoid the allergen. How are you doing with your heart condition, by the way? That's good to know. If I start sneezing I might have to go grab some Benadryl. The heart condition is okay, it's just frustrating. I wish I had taken better care of myself when I was in better shape, you know? Do you have any family members who have had heart conditions? Yes, my father has heart disease. He had a triple bypass a couple years back. Luckily, my mother is in good health and can help monitor him. Do you have some friends who are aware of your condition that live near you who can help out if you ever need it? I do have a few, thankfully. They have been very helpful, even going and getting my medication for me sometimes if I need it. Did your father know he had a condition for long? He had high cholesterol for a long time and was put on a statin for it, but he didn't do a lot of diet change, so it didn't come as a surprise when the doctors told him he needed a bypass. When did you find out about your condition? Not too long, only about 3 years. I have had to make a lot of adjustments to my everyday life, and I'm still getting used to it. Take care of yourself now if you can! It doesn't pay to wait around to take care of yourself. That is definitely true! What kind of adjustments have you made?