I awoke this morning knowing that my rosacea had worsened, could feel it burning first thing, but then I felt something more—a heaviness around my right eye. I didn't look right away at the cause. The bathroom was filled with cats by their food dishes looking pitifully hungry, and my bag needed attention.

When I looked I about died! My face is all swollen, particularly around the eyes. I usually have a sunken eye appearance, but not today. I feel almost bruised.

Ever since my second surgery my complexion has gone to the dogs. I can't deny it any longer. I really need to see a dermatologist. Which means I'll first have to go back to my family doctor—an annoyance, but I think it is necessary, considering the rest of my face is pitted with acne.

Looks like I need to tame my eyebrows. I hate plucking them. I never have had to pluck them in my life until about a year ago. I blame hormones and nearing middle age. If I could, I'd have electrolysis to rid me of the unwanted hairs. Truth be told, my complexion has a lot of characteristics of being on steroids. I wonder if my adrenal glands are malfunctioning? All of those years of being on prednisone did screw up my body, despite what all of the doctors may claim.