I’ve struggled this week. Some to-do items haven’t been done.
Setting the clocks back was a mistake. It’s better to wake up before dawn and watch the light come in than to feel like you’re eating dinner at midnight.
The short days are frightening. I don’t dwell on it. Being busy helps.
Read More »Since I began keeping an eye on calories and protein intake, I’ve been feeling better. I’m conscious of getting over 1,000 calories each day. It’s not that easy but it’s doable. I’ve thought to myself at times, it’s like I’m learning how to eat.
I’ve been taking my recommended supplements regularly too, particularly the vitamin D3. At this point, I’ve accepted the likelihood I’ll take that supplement for the rest of my life.
My energy level is better. My mind is a little sharper too. The calories are working.
Read More »I didn’t realize we were setting the clocks back today. My devices adjusted autonomously without notice and I wouldn’t have known if I hadn’t seen a blog post about the time change. I did notice I felt very refreshed for waking at such an early hour and the morning light was quite bright. The senses are still sharp.
I also didn’t realize the marathon was today. I hadn’t seen a single word about it prior to 5 minutes ago.
Weird … It’s true I don’t follow the news closely or regularly but “big” moments usually find their way to my screen.
Read More »For my sake, I think I’ll post more regularly even though I don’t really have anything to say. I’m quite isolated – I’m not complaining – but I think it’d be healthier if there was a bit more interaction somehow. The occasional comment here has been healthy, so it’s one of the ways. No pressure on any visitor here.
I don’t have any kind of circle in person. There are groups I participate in when I feel like it, and there are ways to meet people, but I just don’t form relationships. Truth is, at this point, I have no desire to meet people. I can’t even imagine making a friend.
That’s all for now. Time sure has been flying these past two days. Is it just me?
Hope you’re okay, friend. What’s going on in your neck of the woods? Please let me know how you are if you feel like sharing.
Besides checking in, the other purpose of this post is shopping-related. I’d really like to find an alternative to the big e-tailer that starts with an A, particularly a place that sells organic food items. I’ve tried to look at Th**ve Market but they don’t allow the public to browse. Forcing people to create an account just to look around is very off-putting. Do you use that site, or have reliable information about it? Generally, do you recommend or dislike any online site offering organic items?
The next item I’m looking for is a calorie tracking app. Do you use one?
I’d like to put on some healthy weight and I think I haven’t been getting enough calories in general. This has been going on for some time.
Read More »I’ve f-ed up. Probably. As a result, I have an appointment with hematology oncology in a few weeks for investigation.
I’ve already talked to my body. Expressed gratitude .. love .. and apologized. Slacking is unacceptable. I must be mindful about nutrition. I must eat on time and adequately.
Over the past few years I’ve occasionally encountered videos from the older among us giving advice or sharing observations about life. One person, 50ish and seemingly of an artistic or creative bent, said you never really arrive. Well, I did not like that, and I didn’t stick around to hear her out. I want all this *gestures vaguely at everything* to amount to something, and I want to arrive somewhere.
A little while back I heard Ali W. on a podcast (I think), saying she felt, in her early 50s, she had just gotten the hang of it; it being how to do life. This surprised me because she seems to have everything, and while people with means don’t necessarily glide through life, I guess I thought there would be less friction. I thought they had a better chance of “arriving” sooner.
Read More »Last week I truly learned of deep vein thrombosis and wow, did it scare the bejesus out of me. Why hasn’t this condition been on the front page more? Have I just been out of the loop?
After the impulsive entry the other day, my brain made some progress on the possibility of relocating. An AI assistant has been helpful in identifying places worth exploring that are also accessible by public transportation. I didn’t realize Philly was so close, not that I’m interested in living there. Anyway, it’s a relief that two ideas broke through the limbo. I have some actionable steps in a project that could take a year. No time frame has been set, and slowish and steady is fine.
Read More »Small win this morning – a question I’ve been putting off asking for a few years has finally been asked. I won’t go into the matter but will say that overwhelm is very real and something I’ve experienced. I want to acknowledge this morning’s action as a sign of healing and progress. It’s not just about the asking in of itself; it’s that once the thread has been pulled, it might reveal a problem that needs to be sorted through.
Read More »I know there isn’t science supporting the MBTI but knowing your type is kinda fun, so I tried again to figure out mine. I’ve done this a few times over the past two decades and the majority of the results are the same. To my surprise, I got the usual result again. What’s baffling and kinda humorous is I can’t really see what I’m doing (choosing) to produce that result. My answers to the quiz seem fairly reasonable to me and yet apparently their combination is rare. My type is one of the rarest.
What’s your type, gentle reader? Has knowing it been useful in any way?
Well & Shore 