I put some Benadryl cream on my hands/arms. I also took one dose of Benadryl. No change yet. I suppose there is a less of an urge to scratch. I took my mom’s advice and brought a different kind of soap and deodorant. I know this should not be a big deal – compared to other issues I have. But I’m actually sad. At least I have a reason to never wear makeup (I just started!) and perfumed lotion. I will save money this way. I used to love shower gel. I guess that is out too.

Maybe one day I will see a dermatologist but I’d rather go to the dentist. One dermatologist visit would cost me $70 w/insurance. I just got the dental plan and the price of that depends on what is necessary. A cleaning is affordable anything else may hurt my pocket.

Now I’m allergic to citrus, dairy and everything skin related. I’ve never been good with dairy products. When I was about 2, I had to start drinking apple juice instead of milk. To this day, the smell of milk makes me gag. I still eat yogurt and cheese from time to time (or at least I used to).

I’m redoing my notes for work. Things change so much in one year that 50% of my notes are useless. I’m getting trained in something brand new in a week. I’m so nervous. Ack. I have been reading anything I can find. This job is good for someone who likes to do research and take notes. I’m a perpetual student so I enjoy it…but it is like taking an 18 credit semester. I’m sooo glad I’m not in school this semester. Otherwise I would be freaking out more. Tomorrow I’m going to work just to gather as much info as I can.

The problem with this job (besides the people, of course – sorry could not resist) is that they want you to do a lot of research but they do not give you enough time to do the research. If everyone did the research, no one would get any work done. I guess it is pointless to try to explain when I won’t say what my job is.

I’m definitely eating better. I’m still staying away from sweets and dairy. I haven’t brewed coffee in two weeks!! However, I have had instant coffee during the past week. In 2010, I wanted to stop eating sweets. Done. I was not planning on stopping coffee too. I haven’t had any withdrawal. I only drank 1 cup a day at work.

Well I have a lot of typing to do if I want my notes redone by Monday…adios.

Edited to add: two hours later…Oh dear, redoing my notes could take forever. But since I’ve started I can’t stop. Is it even possible to finish this by Monday? *gaaaah* Going to be a late night.