Wow, it's been over a month since I've updated! Here's the scoop. I was sick. Worse than I've ever been in my life, sick.. I mean SO sick that I didn't really get out of bed for 4 days, sick! It was the worst case of flu I've ever had! What's strange about it is that I am usually healthy as can be - even when everyone around me gets sick, I'm the one taking care of everyone else!
I can't say that I didn't get away from it without a reward though.
The first day, I lost 6 pounds! Then, throughout the rest of the week, another 8 - so 15 pounds lost in about 6 days. Not a bad diet! The best part is that I've actually KEPT it off since then.
I've had some weird things happen with my family recently too. My Dad called me a week ago and asked me to come over after work as that he'd gotten some news from the Doctor that he'd like to discuss with me.. Of course, I'm freaking out, thinking he's finally gotten cancer.. (He smokes 2-3 packs a day and has for 20 years) Come to find out, he's got diabetes and a heart condition instead. The heart condition is something that can be taken care of (in theory) with medication for a short stint. As for the diabetes, the doc thinks that a diet and exercise change will do the trick for now. I don't know - either way, I have worried quite a bit about him because I KNOW he's not going to change ANYTHING about how he lives. I'm a very family-oriented person and it just kills me to see someone I not only care about, but owe my life to - just ignore what a doctor tells them. Selfish, I know, but I'd like to keep them in my life as long as possible.. You know?
So, with catching up at work from my bout with flu and then my Dad's situation coming about...... I just haven't had time to do much of anything for myself. That kinda sucks, when I think about it.
I wonder if Miss toolgirl has gone to Ricks yet. I could go for a trip to see naked women....
There seems to be some debate over where we're going on the Harley trip this year. At first, it was Bryce Canyon and Zion National, but now one of the guys wants to go through Montana and tour some of the Ghost Towns and whatnot. Tough choice for me. I love Montana, it's cheap, beautiful and comfortable. Bryce and Zion (And Grand Canyon probably) are going to be too damned hot to be cruising through on a Harley in the middle of summer.. Last year, when coming back from Glacier National, we went through Wenatchee and it was 102 degrees there. Certainly NOT comfortable when wearing full leathers (Jacket AND chaps) along with a helmet (Note: ALL of this gear is black). So, I think my vote is going to be with Montana this year. Besides, Ghost Towns rock!
Lets see, what else has been happening in my life? Christ, certainly not enough! Someone help! I NEED something to do!
I can't say that I didn't get away from it without a reward though.
The first day, I lost 6 pounds! Then, throughout the rest of the week, another 8 - so 15 pounds lost in about 6 days. Not a bad diet! The best part is that I've actually KEPT it off since then.
I've had some weird things happen with my family recently too. My Dad called me a week ago and asked me to come over after work as that he'd gotten some news from the Doctor that he'd like to discuss with me.. Of course, I'm freaking out, thinking he's finally gotten cancer.. (He smokes 2-3 packs a day and has for 20 years) Come to find out, he's got diabetes and a heart condition instead. The heart condition is something that can be taken care of (in theory) with medication for a short stint. As for the diabetes, the doc thinks that a diet and exercise change will do the trick for now. I don't know - either way, I have worried quite a bit about him because I KNOW he's not going to change ANYTHING about how he lives. I'm a very family-oriented person and it just kills me to see someone I not only care about, but owe my life to - just ignore what a doctor tells them. Selfish, I know, but I'd like to keep them in my life as long as possible.. You know?
So, with catching up at work from my bout with flu and then my Dad's situation coming about...... I just haven't had time to do much of anything for myself. That kinda sucks, when I think about it.
I wonder if Miss toolgirl has gone to Ricks yet. I could go for a trip to see naked women....
There seems to be some debate over where we're going on the Harley trip this year. At first, it was Bryce Canyon and Zion National, but now one of the guys wants to go through Montana and tour some of the Ghost Towns and whatnot. Tough choice for me. I love Montana, it's cheap, beautiful and comfortable. Bryce and Zion (And Grand Canyon probably) are going to be too damned hot to be cruising through on a Harley in the middle of summer.. Last year, when coming back from Glacier National, we went through Wenatchee and it was 102 degrees there. Certainly NOT comfortable when wearing full leathers (Jacket AND chaps) along with a helmet (Note: ALL of this gear is black). So, I think my vote is going to be with Montana this year. Besides, Ghost Towns rock!
Lets see, what else has been happening in my life? Christ, certainly not enough! Someone help! I NEED something to do!
Glad you're feeling better, and sorry about your dad. I'm so grateful I never smoked, because it's so paralyzingly addictive. That's one bad habit I don't have.
I am really going to try to go to Glacier this summer.
Don't be a stranger!
hopefully you'll get some things here soon.