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I went to my first doctor's appointment since 2001 on Friday afternoon. I know that the last time was in 2001 'cause it was the same doctor and he had my records! Of course, they were still on paper. So behind the times. *shakes head*

Anyway, it seems that I am in pretty good health. I have a prescription for some lab work just on general principles, but I'm actually, at 236 pounds, thirty pounds lighter than I was five years ago. I'd be happier if I wasn't about fifteen pounds heavier than I was two years ago, but hey, not too bad. I just have to start playing more Dance Dance and continue the trend.

I was told that my ears are entirely occluded with wax; he suggested some ear drops to try, although I am instead going, at my mate's recommendation, to have my ears candled since she's done that before. Sticking burning things in my mouth I'm against, but sticking things in my ears and lighting them on fire? I'm there! Considering how good my hearing tends to be already though, Andrea is concerned that I may become even moreeasily irritated and/or distracted by noise. Fortunately, I bought some ear plugs today for the parties at Windycon. I may begin using them more generally; I was thinking about doing that anyway.

I got a recommendation for a neurologist too; I'm kind of excited about that, though I am nervous about actually calling and setting up an appointment. Her name is Diane Book, which I'm looking at as a good omen. Though her subspecialties don't precisely match up with mine, her Medical College website indicates that she works with aphasia, and stroke victims particularly, so there is some relation there. She can probably at least point me in the right direction to find someone who knows prosopagnosia and asperger's syndrome well enough to diagnose me. I guess I'm not entirely sure what good that will do me, but the completist in me wants something official.

The con has been good so far. The general consensus about the parties on Friday night was 'superlatively lame', so my mate and I ended up hanging out in ops most of the night. That was just as well for me; I'm quite content just hanging out with a group of friends.

Moira bought me a couple of really pretty ear cuffs today and kept telling me the most amazing things as we walked through the art show, comparing me to various subjects of paintings and telling me how pretty I am. I felt very flattered, warm, and loved. I am a very lucky puppy to have a mate who makes me feel so good about myself. *blush* The ear cuffs are definitely going to be making an appearance at Midwest Fur Fest, as will, with luck, Meghan. I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to shave my beard again. I'm leaning toward yes at the moment since I packed too hastily and won't have a chance to dress up much at Windy.

Well,