So this is how it is to be a passenger princess in my own car. I’m getting dizzy. No wonder my kids are complaining that they get dizzy at times.

The past few days were hectic. I had our weekly Monday call while I was in my car because I was on the way to an interview. Tue and Wednesday is about chasing people. I only got a breather yesterday but majority of the time I was just taking naps in between editing and writing because I was exhausted.

Perimenopause sucks. I easily run out of energy and everything aches.

I am accompanying my mom to her pulmonologist (near PGH) and cardiologist (at Asian Hospital) so she can get clearance for her hernia surgery. My mom is 76 years old and she’s already slow and has a terrible sense of direction, so she needs a chaperone for doctor visits.

I edit and write stories while waiting for our turn at the doctors’ clinics so I don’t have to waste a PTO for chaperone jobs.

I just realized that I need flexibility with my schedule because doctor visits will become more frequent as my mom gets older. My older sister and I take turns in taking care of her needs; my younger sister is useless.