...a kidney stone lodged in a very uncomfortable place. And a very small carry-on bag, my iPad, camera and brow gel.
Actually, a few hours ago, I was still considering cancelling out of the girls' weekend trip because of my issues and next week's uncomfortable surgery. And, get this, my urologist -- that's right I have a freaking urologist and I sit in the waiting room with lots of older men who are not cute except in a grandpa kind of way, nor do they look like sugar daddies -- prescribed Flomax for me.
I filled it and the pharmacist asked to consult with me. She said, "Um, is this drug for you? Do you know what this drug is intended for?"
"Yes, it's for men with prostate problems." I should have revealed right there that I am a tranny.
No I'm not. Apparently an off-label use for Flomax is to help women with kidney stones. It's a last ditch effort for me.
I'm still really really needing a fun time in a new place, even if for only 48 hours, and even if I'm on old man medication.
10 bloggy-tweety girls are going, including members of this site. I can't wait to see them and meet new people. Not that old people aren't fun, but my brain needs a shake-up.
Also, I'm going to a food trailer park in South Austin where there is a truck devoted to cake pops. This is the one. I have never eaten nor even seen a cake pop.
Related to cacao: Do you watch Portlandia? If you do then you know another use for the word "cacao" and it's hysterical. And link is NSFW unless you work at home or in a coffeeshop or you don't care if you appear professional or not.
Follow @blaugra on Twitter if you want to watch an Austin newbie on a path of discovery.
Have a great time...even if you have a kidney stone and now have to take Flomax. Flomax. The person who came up with that name should be _____________. Go ahead, complete the sentence. Have fun.
Posted by: Tom Guarriello | 17 February 2011 at 04:59 PM
I really hope those pink and black cowboy boots are coming with you. I also wish you had bigger feet so I could wear them.
Posted by: Peeved Michelle | 17 February 2011 at 05:07 PM
Dude,
A kid from work will be there the same time!!! I should steal his ticket to meet ya'll, but then I would have to go on an MBA interview and ew, I wouldn't want to do that - he would never get in.
My cousin Em just made her first cake balls the other day - she lives out that way and makes amazing cakes for special occasions PLUS my cousin twin, Val just moved back to Austin. Say hi if you run into them.
Have a rockin' good time dude and Flomax away!
Posted by: Kristin | 17 February 2011 at 05:33 PM
Be sure to stop by the Casino el Camino for an amazing burger and then head over to Waterloo Records! Have fun!
http://www.casinoelcamino.net/
http://www.waterloorecords.com/
Posted by: libraryben | 17 February 2011 at 10:53 PM
Have fun! Be careful!
Tell Texas I said "Hi" and "I miss you" . . .
Posted by: lg | 18 February 2011 at 08:01 AM
"Cacao" to "cacao!"
Posted by: Amy | 01 March 2011 at 12:59 PM