So the MRI results are in and I had my appointment with the neurosurgeon yesterday. I have a bulging disc in my neck between C5 & C6 which is causing all of the pain in my shoulder and that's what is causing the muscles to tense up. So now I have all sorts of drugs and in a couple of weeks I have my next appointment to see what I can do from here. Tomorrow I still have my massage therapy appointment so I can talk things over with him too.
I'm nervous about what's going to happen, but at least I know what is wrong, finally.
I'm not allowed to run anymore, but I did tonight and I am again for the 5K on Sunday... I figured 2 more times won't kill me, right? I just need to take it easy. I'm bummed though, but it is what it is!

I had the date last Friday night, went well, so I thought. He texted me the next day and I saw him Monday night, but it was weird. Then he texted me today and I saw him tonight... so for the 2nd out of my comfort zone thing, I told him I had fun on Friday and if he was interested to do it again to let me know. He said (and I am quoting), "yeah, we could hang out again." Hang out?? Hang out?? What is that???? So I'm thinking I'm good here and this is done. Hang out? Really? Again, at least I know now.

I ended up stopping at the pub across from my house after all that. Saw all the regulars and had a blast. I am now really really an official regular myself. That's ok I guess. They asked me how my date was (yes, they knew!). Sunday I am getting together with Jules to watch the game. Weird... I'm making new friends at the Pub too!!

Oh well... time for more steroids and the next Vicodin! NITE!