Chit Chat Zone

[Phillip]

Doing ok, recovering from a bit of a medical emergency overnight, but otherwise ok.

Ah. At least everything went alright?

 

[Nebulous]

@Members @Elite Members @Moderators @Admins ​

Hi everyone!! Hope you're doing well!

September is here! Happy fall!

12 Fun Facts About September:​

1. The name “September” comes from an old Roman word, “septem,” which actually means 7. That’s right – September was the seventh month of the year on the Roman calendar – It did not become the ninth month until the advent of the Gregorian calendar.
2. The Romans believed that September was looked after by the god of fire. So they always expected fires and volcanic eruptions to occur during this month.
3. Out of all 12 months of the year, September is spelled with the most letters. It contains nine letters, and it happens to be the ninth month of the year. No other months have the same amount of letters as their number in the calendar year.
4. This September “Harvest Moon” is the fullest moon of the year. When you gaze at it, it looks very large and gives a lot of light throughout the entire night. No other lunar spectacle is as awesome as the Harvest Moon.
5. The first day of fall is typically on September 22 or September 23 in North America. This is when the hours in the day are almost equal to the hours in the night. This occurs at the same time as the Spring Equinox does in Australia.
6. A little-known, but highly significant holiday falls in September. September 17th is Constitution Day, which marks the day that the U.S. Constitution was adopted.
7. There are more pop and classic songs with “September” in the title than any other month.
8. We all know that Labor Day is in September, but did you know that September also has a few little known holidays? Among these are National Grandparent Day, National Cheese Pizza Day, and National Drink-a-Beer Day.
9. September is known as Harvest Month. It’s a great month to harvest in preparation for the coming winter months. In fact, in Old England, it was called “Haervest-monath”, meaning Harvest Month. Some of the best crops to harvest are onions, apples, raspberries, and tomatoes.
10. Zodiac signs in September are split between Virgo (August 23 – September 22) and Libra (September 23 – October 22). Virgos are known for being loyal, practical, thoughtful, analytical people who sometimes come off as cold, but it’s only because they’re taking a methodical approach to friendship (like most aspects of their lives).
    Libras are a little different. Their main characteristics include being diplomatic and fair. They like harmony, dislike being alone, and always strive for peace and justice in the world.
11. Famous people born in September include Adam Sandler, Amy Winehouse, Bill Murray, Bruce Springsteen, Confucius, Freddie Mercury, Queen Elizabeth, Stephen King, and Sophia Loren.
12. The birthstone for September is the sapphire which is said to reduce inflammation, treat fever and act as a lucky charm for the person wearing it. It symbolizes intuition, clarity of thought, peacefulness, as well as loyalty and trust.

If you're looking for stuff to celebrate each day, here you go:

 

[Phillip]

Hello, @Nebulous

 

[Webster]

National Cheese Pizza Day

@Deadpool was asking "When's National Pineapple Pizza Day?"

 

[Elvira]

@Deadpool was asking "When's National Pineapple Pizza Day?"

He needs International lol.

 

[Dead2009]

@Deadpool was asking "When's National Pineapple Pizza Day?"

Im asking when that is too lol

 

[PGen98]

Ah. At least everything went alright?

After a few hours, yeah, managed to get things back in check, but I'm feeling it today!

 

[Elvira]

After a few hours, yeah, managed to get things back in check, but I'm feeling it today!

[HUGS]

 

[PGen98]

[HUGS]

[HUGS]

 

[Elvira]

[HUGS]

I don't suppose it was that tooth?

 

[PGen98]

I don't suppose it was that tooth?

This time, no, it wasn't. I had a bad infusion set that I changed, I noticed my blood sugars spike (they normally sit around 70-120 mg/dL, they were at about 190/200), but after the change they kept going up, 260, 320, and I kept feeling worse and worse. Eventually I peaked at 380 mg/dL, a level that usually puts you in the hospital, lol, but I somehow managed to generate enough energy to change my infusion set again, get some insulin into my body and after maybe 45 minutes my sugars started to come down. The hectic nature of going on that yo-yo of going up and then down so rapidly really did a number on me, though, and I've spent most of today just feeling awful.

 

[Elvira]

This time, no, it wasn't. I had a bad infusion set that I changed, I noticed my blood sugars spike (they normally sit around 70-120 mg/dL, they were at about 190/200), but after the change they kept going up, 260, 320, and I kept feeling worse and worse. Eventually I peaked at 380 mg/dL, a level that usually puts you in the hospital, lol, but I somehow managed to generate enough energy to change my infusion set again, get some insulin into my body and after maybe 45 minutes my sugars started to come down. The hectic nature of going on that yo-yo of going up and then down so rapidly really did a number on me, though, and I've spent most of today just feeling awful.

EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [HUGS]

I hope your sugars behave now!

 

[PGen98]

EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [HUGS]

I hope your sugars behave now!

Yeah, that was...not so fun! Been mostly ok today, thankfully, so looks like all is good for now [HUGS]

 

[Webster]

This time, no, it wasn't. I had a bad infusion set that I changed, I noticed my blood sugars spike (they normally sit around 70-120 mg/dL, they were at about 190/200), but after the change they kept going up, 260, 320, and I kept feeling worse and worse. Eventually I peaked at 380 mg/dL, a level that usually puts you in the hospital, lol, but I somehow managed to generate enough energy to change my infusion set again, get some insulin into my body and after maybe 45 minutes my sugars started to come down. The hectic nature of going on that yo-yo of going up and then down so rapidly really did a number on me, though, and I've spent most of today just feeling awful.

Oh noes....
Diabetes can be an absolute bitch to deal with; my dad had Type 2 (sugar) diabetes and while he kept it in check for most of his life w/diet and Metformin, he was miserable about it at times....

 

[PGen98]

Oh noes....
Diabetes can be an absolute bitch to deal with; my dad had Type 2 (sugar) diabetes and while he kept it in check for most of his life w/diet and Metformin, he was miserable about it at times....

Yeah, when it's out of control it's no fun at all!!

 

[Webster]

Yeah, when it's out of control it's no fun at all!!

Just binge-watch wrestling when things go hayward; that's what keeps me at times on an even keel.

 

[PGen98]

Just binge-watch wrestling when things go hayward; that's what keeps me at times on an even keel.

Oh I've got playlists upon playlists of different things that I go through to try to keep me sane. It works sometimes and doesn't others, lol.

 

[Gizmo]

@Deadpool was asking "When's National Pineapple Pizza Day?"

You know me too well!

 

[MrDawn]

Hello and good morning all. Hope you all had a great Labor Day

 

[Webster]

You know me too well!