Day 25: Rejected by the nurse

Last Thursday I was at the doctor's office for an appointment. I hate going to the doctor. I'm one of those people who would rather be 9 toes in the grave than go to the doctor under most circumstances. But sometimes, you gotta go. Er... you know what I mean.

Anyway a very friendly nurse helped me to settle into an exam room - even got me a blanket to wrap up in because I had remarked how the air conditioning was on full blast and the room was cold. She tucked me in and made sure I was comfortable. What a great nurse! As she was on her way out, I called after her - "Hey wait! I feel very cozy now--but would you give me a back massage too?"

She laughed and said a resounding "Nooooo!" Actually it was more like "NOOOO!" but she was laughing at the idea, not put off at all. She said they don't let them do stuff like that, but the doctor would be in soon.

"Bummer. Okay well thanks anyway!" That was my only reply. I really was bummed. Jacki has followed the rule of asking for something you really want, and while I don't follow that all the time, I really wanted a back massage. Maybe I need to go see a specialist.

I've never seen anyone with that condition!