Wishing I had a GPS for my life
Last summer, after a major disaster with Map Quest leaving me stranded in the middle of Fort Lee, NY, I gave in and purchased a GPS. I did not think I would like it at first but knowing my boss and I were going to be making trips to Downtown Philly, King of Prussia, and Jersey City within a few weeks of each other, I relented.
It only took using it once for me to really like it. It tells me everything I need to do- of course I bought one called “Navigation for Dummies”. This is exactly what I need- it’s simple and easy to understand. I find great comfort in hearing that robot sort of voice tell me I will need to make a left in 1. 2 miles.
The last few weeks I feel like I need a GPS for my life. I seem to have so many twists and turns – that I have no idea which way to turn.
I have been contemplating taking a course or two to become a health/life coach, but there are so many programs out there, many of them involving selling products like exercise equipment or supplements. Some of the programs involve “fire walks, or jumping from helicopters” also not my thing.
As I related last week- I have no clue anymore how to be anything but a workaholic, just this week I forged 2 new work relationships, that I am sure will proved to be good for the company, but have no clue how to form personal relationships.
Then there is this whole issue of my physical health. A trip to my PCP on Friday provided upsetting to say the least. The 3 bacteria have not cleared up; in fact they appear to be worse. She and I did have a long talk, about all the things going on – she agreed that I have good reason to feel depressed, but doesn’t think it’s true depression but rather from how depleted I am feeling physically. As she descripts it my body has been fighting Vietnam for the last 4 months and used every bit of its reserve, and is continuing to fight with resources it really doesn’t have. The game plan well at the moment she is re-culturing everything and has ordered a CT scan of my head and sinuses.
I’m just not sure what direction to take with my life and that is just not like me. I am sure my coach will tell me to spend some time being quiet and not thinking about it and in that quiet my innate will tell me. I just haven’t seem to be able to get myself there either.
No one ever said the journey would be easy.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Do you have balance?
Do you have Balance?
I am not talking about the kind of balance where you can stand on 1 foot and not wobble over- although that is a very important thing to have.
I am also not talking about the hormonal/chemical balance – but that too is also very important.
I am talking about the kind of life balance. My boss’ late Uncle used to say that all work and not play made you dull, and all play and no work made you broke. How accurate this statement is.
I have been feeling very down all week- so I started doing some serious soul searching and have discovered I am very out of balance.
I work, I have work friends/acquaintances, and I have work activities and sometimes even work social events.
It wasn’t always this way- Years ago I was very active in the Jaycees, and different things in the community and even some things with the church.
But then I started taking care of My ill Parents, Mom passed away first , then Dad had a devastating injury related to his 4th heart attack, so I cared for him, all the while Edward’s health deteriorated . I was busy caring for the 3 people I loved most in the world. Their illnesses and injuries were debilitated to them, they really did not want others to see them, and so I became isolated with them. I worked and took care of them. Trust me this was like working 2 full time jobs or more.
Mom passed away in 1996, Dad in 2003, within 5 weeks Ed had a series of strokes, became totally bedridden. He needed so much care, that I could not even think about anything but work and his care.
In December of 2006 when he passed away I was devastated, depressed and left with NO clue what to do with my non working hours. So I starting bring stuff home from work to do. I invented new work projects for myself – like learning social media marketing, writing blogs and learning as much as I can about good headspace techniques. Yep I work and I do work things.
I have come to the conclusion that I am out of balance-I have mostly work and work stuff. And sadly I have no clue how to build new social relationships. I am too old for Jaycees, have gotten away from the church. I did join a local chapter of the Red Hat Society but – that didn’t work out- the ladies were all retired, and met on Tuesday afternoons once a month, which just became impossible for me- I have way too much to do at work to be leaving at noon for a luncheon, especially since every Tuesday I listen to a teletrainging call.
My physical being isn’t helping the state of depression either- 2 days this week I have been in bed with a fever and chills. The 3 bacterial infections have no cleared up, and I am still feeling lethargic and wiped out all the time.
We will not even discuss how much of a nightmare dating is…. It’s just not worth the time it would take to type it all out.
So tonight’s blog is asking- How do you build social relationships in you mid 40’s?
No matter where the Journey takes us- remember it’s worth the ride.
Love and Laughter
Horrah
Terry
I am not talking about the kind of balance where you can stand on 1 foot and not wobble over- although that is a very important thing to have.
I am also not talking about the hormonal/chemical balance – but that too is also very important.
I am talking about the kind of life balance. My boss’ late Uncle used to say that all work and not play made you dull, and all play and no work made you broke. How accurate this statement is.
I have been feeling very down all week- so I started doing some serious soul searching and have discovered I am very out of balance.
I work, I have work friends/acquaintances, and I have work activities and sometimes even work social events.
It wasn’t always this way- Years ago I was very active in the Jaycees, and different things in the community and even some things with the church.
But then I started taking care of My ill Parents, Mom passed away first , then Dad had a devastating injury related to his 4th heart attack, so I cared for him, all the while Edward’s health deteriorated . I was busy caring for the 3 people I loved most in the world. Their illnesses and injuries were debilitated to them, they really did not want others to see them, and so I became isolated with them. I worked and took care of them. Trust me this was like working 2 full time jobs or more.
Mom passed away in 1996, Dad in 2003, within 5 weeks Ed had a series of strokes, became totally bedridden. He needed so much care, that I could not even think about anything but work and his care.
In December of 2006 when he passed away I was devastated, depressed and left with NO clue what to do with my non working hours. So I starting bring stuff home from work to do. I invented new work projects for myself – like learning social media marketing, writing blogs and learning as much as I can about good headspace techniques. Yep I work and I do work things.
I have come to the conclusion that I am out of balance-I have mostly work and work stuff. And sadly I have no clue how to build new social relationships. I am too old for Jaycees, have gotten away from the church. I did join a local chapter of the Red Hat Society but – that didn’t work out- the ladies were all retired, and met on Tuesday afternoons once a month, which just became impossible for me- I have way too much to do at work to be leaving at noon for a luncheon, especially since every Tuesday I listen to a teletrainging call.
My physical being isn’t helping the state of depression either- 2 days this week I have been in bed with a fever and chills. The 3 bacterial infections have no cleared up, and I am still feeling lethargic and wiped out all the time.
We will not even discuss how much of a nightmare dating is…. It’s just not worth the time it would take to type it all out.
So tonight’s blog is asking- How do you build social relationships in you mid 40’s?
No matter where the Journey takes us- remember it’s worth the ride.
Love and Laughter
Horrah
Terry
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Stories we tell ourselves about ourselves
The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves
We all make up stories about ourselves at a young age – these stories are usually not accurate.
These stories lead us to make all kinds of BAD statements to ourselves about ourselves.
Usually there is a predicating event when we are somewhere between 3 and 6 yrs of age that cause these stories to come into existence. In my case –when I was about 4 and ½ my brother ended up with an axe in his skull- I had nothing to do with it- wasn’t even aware he had come outside till I heard him scream. Due to questions and statements of my parents at that time I started telling myself I was WORTHLESS!
Being worthless meant it did not matter if I ate Pop Tarts and coca cola 3 times a day, or if I have a Burger King Bacon and Cheese biscuit and a piece of Hersey sundae pie with a 32 oz Cola for Breakfast, or a lot of other” bad for all of us” foods at any point in the day. To have this weigh loss journey actually work I had to tackle this head space issue. Tackle is a good word for it too.
I had to come up with a couple of daily affirmation to help with this- I say them every day, several times a day. But like anything this headspace/attitude adjustment is a work in progress.
There are things that make me go right back to I’m WORTHLESS… things like the guys I have been meeting lately and the string of horrible 1st dates I have had. Last night was 1 of those- after just 70 minutes with this guy while he had dessert I felt completely worthless and ready to just give it all up after all- Chocolate Donuts NEVER EVER made me feel worthless by the way they behaved in a restaurant.
I was depressed and upset last night- but I have learned that instead of having Chocolate donuts and and then beating myself up even more for being worthless and weak, that I just need to communicate to folks I know it’s safe to vent to- I did just that last night- I emailed a few Male friends- that confirmed for me that ALL MEN are in fact NOT A-holes, had a good night’s sleep. This morning I greeted with another Gift from GOD- another Day to be alive and live and learn.
Thank you to my special Guy friends that I know it’s safe to vent to after these horrible dates. I am not going to mention you by names as to not embarrass you- but you know who you are and I love you and love that I can vent to you and you all never take it personally and re-affirm for me that in fact there are still Gentlemen and nice guys in this world.
These stories will NEVER go away- I will be working at not listening to that little voice in my head that keeps telling me “You are worthless, you can do nothing right”, the rest of my life.
What stories are you telling yourself about yourself? Are these stories good for you or detrimental to you? Do you need help in changing these stories?
This Journey sometimes can be frustrating, but still worth taking.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
We all make up stories about ourselves at a young age – these stories are usually not accurate.
These stories lead us to make all kinds of BAD statements to ourselves about ourselves.
Usually there is a predicating event when we are somewhere between 3 and 6 yrs of age that cause these stories to come into existence. In my case –when I was about 4 and ½ my brother ended up with an axe in his skull- I had nothing to do with it- wasn’t even aware he had come outside till I heard him scream. Due to questions and statements of my parents at that time I started telling myself I was WORTHLESS!
Being worthless meant it did not matter if I ate Pop Tarts and coca cola 3 times a day, or if I have a Burger King Bacon and Cheese biscuit and a piece of Hersey sundae pie with a 32 oz Cola for Breakfast, or a lot of other” bad for all of us” foods at any point in the day. To have this weigh loss journey actually work I had to tackle this head space issue. Tackle is a good word for it too.
I had to come up with a couple of daily affirmation to help with this- I say them every day, several times a day. But like anything this headspace/attitude adjustment is a work in progress.
There are things that make me go right back to I’m WORTHLESS… things like the guys I have been meeting lately and the string of horrible 1st dates I have had. Last night was 1 of those- after just 70 minutes with this guy while he had dessert I felt completely worthless and ready to just give it all up after all- Chocolate Donuts NEVER EVER made me feel worthless by the way they behaved in a restaurant.
I was depressed and upset last night- but I have learned that instead of having Chocolate donuts and and then beating myself up even more for being worthless and weak, that I just need to communicate to folks I know it’s safe to vent to- I did just that last night- I emailed a few Male friends- that confirmed for me that ALL MEN are in fact NOT A-holes, had a good night’s sleep. This morning I greeted with another Gift from GOD- another Day to be alive and live and learn.
Thank you to my special Guy friends that I know it’s safe to vent to after these horrible dates. I am not going to mention you by names as to not embarrass you- but you know who you are and I love you and love that I can vent to you and you all never take it personally and re-affirm for me that in fact there are still Gentlemen and nice guys in this world.
These stories will NEVER go away- I will be working at not listening to that little voice in my head that keeps telling me “You are worthless, you can do nothing right”, the rest of my life.
What stories are you telling yourself about yourself? Are these stories good for you or detrimental to you? Do you need help in changing these stories?
This Journey sometimes can be frustrating, but still worth taking.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The Pop Tarts are talking to me
The Pop Tarts are talking to me
I am beginning to think that I need a chaperone for the grocery store. I have been feeling blah all week- mostly allergies, but there have been a few other health related issues going on as well. Nothing major but feeling blah always makes me want comfort foods, like my Grandmother’s chicken and dumplings or Donuts.
Friday dawned here cold, damp and rainy, another receipt for my wanting comfort foods. We typically finish at the office on Fridays around 12:30 or 1 in the afternoon. I decided that after getting my glasses adjusted by the best – Mr. Fred at Custom Eyes Optical, I was going to head to the local grocery store, pick up a few things and head home to crawl under the warm blankets.
Oh my- the trip into the food store was far more difficult then I had thought- I had 6 or 8 things on my list- like soup, yogurt, fruits, teas, kitty treats, etc. My first step into the store and bamm – Right there 2 feet inside the door is the HUGE Mary Sue Easter egg display- for those of you not from Maryland- MARY SUE EASTER EGGS are just the BEST- my favorite is the peanut butter cream chocolate egg …. YUMMMMMMMM!!!! It was hard but I walked away from the display empty handed, and walked right into their bakery area== they had a lot of things on sale- like a Pink Easter egg shaped cake, their honey glazed donuts on sale for a $1.00 a box, they had chocolate cupcakes with pink icing, and…… many other tempting things- again I managed to keep walking. THEN oh my- they moved the teas across from the breakfast foods- I am looking for my favorite herbal teas and the Pop Tarts are calling to me- they even have NEW pop tarts that have sprinkles on the icing. As I look for my favorite blue berry tea and the Hot Apple Cider tea I really like- I keep hearing- “Hey we are over here- you know you want to take us home, we are so yummy- hot from your toaster” I am not kidding. Even as I moved onto the produce area I could hear them calling me.
Somehow thee bag of apples, container of Strawberries and grapes I bought do not come close to being as tempting as the bakery goods , Easter eggs and Pop tarts… My 1 indulgence was some sugar free chocolate pudding.
Do foods talk to you? Do they call to you as you are walking thru the food market? Do you need a chaperone in the food store?
I thought 18 months into this journey – I was passed these issues- but I guess not.
This journey is amazing- you keep learning things about yourself every day.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
I am beginning to think that I need a chaperone for the grocery store. I have been feeling blah all week- mostly allergies, but there have been a few other health related issues going on as well. Nothing major but feeling blah always makes me want comfort foods, like my Grandmother’s chicken and dumplings or Donuts.
Friday dawned here cold, damp and rainy, another receipt for my wanting comfort foods. We typically finish at the office on Fridays around 12:30 or 1 in the afternoon. I decided that after getting my glasses adjusted by the best – Mr. Fred at Custom Eyes Optical, I was going to head to the local grocery store, pick up a few things and head home to crawl under the warm blankets.
Oh my- the trip into the food store was far more difficult then I had thought- I had 6 or 8 things on my list- like soup, yogurt, fruits, teas, kitty treats, etc. My first step into the store and bamm – Right there 2 feet inside the door is the HUGE Mary Sue Easter egg display- for those of you not from Maryland- MARY SUE EASTER EGGS are just the BEST- my favorite is the peanut butter cream chocolate egg …. YUMMMMMMMM!!!! It was hard but I walked away from the display empty handed, and walked right into their bakery area== they had a lot of things on sale- like a Pink Easter egg shaped cake, their honey glazed donuts on sale for a $1.00 a box, they had chocolate cupcakes with pink icing, and…… many other tempting things- again I managed to keep walking. THEN oh my- they moved the teas across from the breakfast foods- I am looking for my favorite herbal teas and the Pop Tarts are calling to me- they even have NEW pop tarts that have sprinkles on the icing. As I look for my favorite blue berry tea and the Hot Apple Cider tea I really like- I keep hearing- “Hey we are over here- you know you want to take us home, we are so yummy- hot from your toaster” I am not kidding. Even as I moved onto the produce area I could hear them calling me.
Somehow thee bag of apples, container of Strawberries and grapes I bought do not come close to being as tempting as the bakery goods , Easter eggs and Pop tarts… My 1 indulgence was some sugar free chocolate pudding.
Do foods talk to you? Do they call to you as you are walking thru the food market? Do you need a chaperone in the food store?
I thought 18 months into this journey – I was passed these issues- but I guess not.
This journey is amazing- you keep learning things about yourself every day.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Do you eat your way thru the Calendar?
Do you eat your way thru the Calendar?
I was thinking about this the other day. Most of our holidays and celebrations revolve around FOOD.
Let’s look at it this way.
January-
New Years- In my family this was a big “feast” day with lots of traditional Polish food- Kalbesi, Perogies, Stuffed cabbage rolls, and some favorite American dishes like pot roast and potatoes.
Super bowl Sunday- Pigs in a blanket ( hot dogs in croissant rolls) Mom’s hot crab dip and those thin French bread slices baked to a crisp for dipping into said dip.
February
2nd was my parents wedding anniversary- their shared favorite meal was Chicken and Dumplings followed by Banana’s foster.
14th is Valentine’s day- there were always chocolates and candies in the house for this event, Mom always made cupcakes, heart shaped cookies, etc
19th was my Dad’s Birthday- his favorite dish was Hot Dogs sliced down the middle /stuffed with Velveeta cheese, covered in tomato paste and baked in the oven, this meal was always accompanied with Homemade Mac and cheese. Followed by German Chocolate Cake
March
2nd Is my birthday- my favorite dish as a kid was Chicken Pot Pie and biscuits, followed by an Ice cream cake
17th- St. Patty’s Day- Mom would make Corn beef and Cabbage- which I didn’t like so she would order me a pizza for dinner
April
Easter- OH MY- let’s see Easter breakfast was- Hard boiled eggs, Kalbesi, Pancakes, Omelets, toast, bacon, etc- Dinner- was glazed ham, Mac and cheese, mash potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, peas, rolls/breads, a butter lamb, etc lots of desserts and LETS not forget the EASTER BASKETS that contained my all time favorite Mary Sue Peanut butter eggs, jelly beans, peeps and other assorted candies.
May
1st MAY Day- this was a big Polish Custom or so I am told- May Day meant lots of Coconut baked goods
Mother’s day- was the Day my Dad traditional broke out the BBQ grill and cooked- he would make Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Chicken, Ribs, grilled sausage, etc
Memorial Day- Pool Party- BBQ- again Hamburgers, hot dogs, Ribs, Potatoes salad, Macaroni salad, etc
June
Father’s day- Meat and Potatoes, corn, followed by tons of desserts
July
4th- Big Pool Party- Steamed crabs, the usual BBQ stuff, lots of people, lots of foods.
August
8- Was My Dad’s parents Anniversary – Dinner at a restaurant that usual featured Fried foods
27- My Mom’s Parents Anniversary- Dinner at their favorite place – lots of seafood
September
Labor Day- Another BBQ
29th was my Brother’s birthday- His Favorites were either Lasagna or Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, followed by Ice cream cake.
October-
25th- Mom’s Birthday- Dinner was some kind of seafood, with pasta, followed by Black Forest cake
Halloween- the Dieters HELL- Candy abound
November
Thanksgiving- Turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes made with pineapple, brown sugar and marshmallows, corn in butter sauce, peas, rolls, followed but a ton of desserts
December
Christmas cookies, homemade candies, cakes, breaks, fruit cakes all month long
Christmas Eve was dinner at our favorite Chinese Restaurant- egg rolls, shrimp toast, fried dumplings, fried rice, sweet and sore chicken, etc
Christmas breakfast – Bagels, Donuts, My Mom’s Monkey bread, Danish, hot chocolate, chocolate milk,
Christmas dinner- Turkey, Ham, Oyster stuffing, Mashed potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, corn, etc…
I swear I have gained 20 lbs just writing this blog. My Mom and Dad were both good cooks. But every CELEBRATION involved huge amounts of unhealthy foods.
Find a new way to CELEBRATE. As I have said I do not need an excuse to celebrate- Yesterday was the warmest day we have had in 2010- it was 72 degrees- to celebrate my friend and I took a ride in his convertible – top down- it felt so good to have the wind in my hair and the sun on my face.
Celebrations are great- but do they have to involve foods?
The journey has many celebrations- let’s find ways to enjoy them without food.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
I was thinking about this the other day. Most of our holidays and celebrations revolve around FOOD.
Let’s look at it this way.
January-
New Years- In my family this was a big “feast” day with lots of traditional Polish food- Kalbesi, Perogies, Stuffed cabbage rolls, and some favorite American dishes like pot roast and potatoes.
Super bowl Sunday- Pigs in a blanket ( hot dogs in croissant rolls) Mom’s hot crab dip and those thin French bread slices baked to a crisp for dipping into said dip.
February
2nd was my parents wedding anniversary- their shared favorite meal was Chicken and Dumplings followed by Banana’s foster.
14th is Valentine’s day- there were always chocolates and candies in the house for this event, Mom always made cupcakes, heart shaped cookies, etc
19th was my Dad’s Birthday- his favorite dish was Hot Dogs sliced down the middle /stuffed with Velveeta cheese, covered in tomato paste and baked in the oven, this meal was always accompanied with Homemade Mac and cheese. Followed by German Chocolate Cake
March
2nd Is my birthday- my favorite dish as a kid was Chicken Pot Pie and biscuits, followed by an Ice cream cake
17th- St. Patty’s Day- Mom would make Corn beef and Cabbage- which I didn’t like so she would order me a pizza for dinner
April
Easter- OH MY- let’s see Easter breakfast was- Hard boiled eggs, Kalbesi, Pancakes, Omelets, toast, bacon, etc- Dinner- was glazed ham, Mac and cheese, mash potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, peas, rolls/breads, a butter lamb, etc lots of desserts and LETS not forget the EASTER BASKETS that contained my all time favorite Mary Sue Peanut butter eggs, jelly beans, peeps and other assorted candies.
May
1st MAY Day- this was a big Polish Custom or so I am told- May Day meant lots of Coconut baked goods
Mother’s day- was the Day my Dad traditional broke out the BBQ grill and cooked- he would make Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Chicken, Ribs, grilled sausage, etc
Memorial Day- Pool Party- BBQ- again Hamburgers, hot dogs, Ribs, Potatoes salad, Macaroni salad, etc
June
Father’s day- Meat and Potatoes, corn, followed by tons of desserts
July
4th- Big Pool Party- Steamed crabs, the usual BBQ stuff, lots of people, lots of foods.
August
8- Was My Dad’s parents Anniversary – Dinner at a restaurant that usual featured Fried foods
27- My Mom’s Parents Anniversary- Dinner at their favorite place – lots of seafood
September
Labor Day- Another BBQ
29th was my Brother’s birthday- His Favorites were either Lasagna or Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, followed by Ice cream cake.
October-
25th- Mom’s Birthday- Dinner was some kind of seafood, with pasta, followed by Black Forest cake
Halloween- the Dieters HELL- Candy abound
November
Thanksgiving- Turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes made with pineapple, brown sugar and marshmallows, corn in butter sauce, peas, rolls, followed but a ton of desserts
December
Christmas cookies, homemade candies, cakes, breaks, fruit cakes all month long
Christmas Eve was dinner at our favorite Chinese Restaurant- egg rolls, shrimp toast, fried dumplings, fried rice, sweet and sore chicken, etc
Christmas breakfast – Bagels, Donuts, My Mom’s Monkey bread, Danish, hot chocolate, chocolate milk,
Christmas dinner- Turkey, Ham, Oyster stuffing, Mashed potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, corn, etc…
I swear I have gained 20 lbs just writing this blog. My Mom and Dad were both good cooks. But every CELEBRATION involved huge amounts of unhealthy foods.
Find a new way to CELEBRATE. As I have said I do not need an excuse to celebrate- Yesterday was the warmest day we have had in 2010- it was 72 degrees- to celebrate my friend and I took a ride in his convertible – top down- it felt so good to have the wind in my hair and the sun on my face.
Celebrations are great- but do they have to involve foods?
The journey has many celebrations- let’s find ways to enjoy them without food.
Love and Laughter
Hoorah
Terry
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Awesome weekend to end a challenging week
Awesome weekend to end a challenging week
I have just returned home from a GREAT weekend seminar in Philadelphia. My boss and co-worker spent the weekend in a training session with Dr. Eric Plasker. Dr. Plasker is the founder of The Family Practice which is a practice management program for Chiropractors. Dr. Plasker is also a 2 time bestselling Author- having written the 100 yr Lifestyle and the 100 yr Lifestyle workout book.
This weekend was a training program about the 100 yr lifestyle and it was amazing. We as a nation are living longer than we thought possible and shouldn’t we be doing that with a great quality of life.
Awesome weekend. The drive to Philly and back was not even that bad.
Earlier in the week proved to be a bit of a challenge- A huge water main broke not far from my home, too out water to over 100K homes and businesses. Both my apartment and office were without water till Thursday. It was very different trying to cope without running water.
This week also brought about CHANGE- change is always a good thing. For a while now I have been noticing more and more gray hair, and how washed out it was making my face, so thanks to my friend Dawn who helped me pick out a great color and my friend Gina for cutting and coloring my hair this week. Photo below.
Tomorrow is back to the gym and back to work. All great things.
The journey has many stops along the way. Remember to find something great about each one.
Love and laughter
Hoorah
Terry
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Updates and a look ahead
Updates and a look ahead
I have been getting a bunch of emails asking how things were going with my knee and Pneumonia/Pleurisy - since I have had no power all day I figured I would use the blog tonight to update everyone on things.
The knee- after 3 months of not using it much- constant icing, nearly daily chiropractic adjustments, dietary supplements, 2 cortisone injections, keniso taping, Russian bone setting techniques, laser and light treatments and using a cane to walk, it is about 80% better. Still very stiff and sore to stand on but getting better and this past Monday March 1- was my first day allowed back in the gym in 3 months. I had to promise (swear on my life and the lives of all I hold dear) that I would take it slow and careful. I was very glad to be back at Brick Bodies last Monday it felt good to be moving again.
The Pneumonia- Seems to have cleared up. After 72 hours on the antibiotic the fever went away. The cough took about 10 days to clear up. I have not needed to use the inhaler is nearly a week now. So I would say I am better from that.
The Pleurisy- Pleurisy is an irritation and inflammation of the lining between the lungs and the rib cage (at least as far as I understand it) and the doctors at Patient first warned me that this takes a long time to clear up. I have been getting great chiropractic adjustments, using a heating pad, and doing some thoracic exercises to help. I am about 50% better in this regard and doing what I have been instructed to do.
The state of Depression I was in- Getting better, the sun is at least shining here now- the temps have been in the high 40s and low 50s this past week, which while still cold are better than the 29 degrees that it had been. I swear my depression only happens in the winter and only when I do not get to see the sun for days and days. I am much better.
Celebrating turning 46- Tuesday March 2 was my 46th birthday. How did I celebrate it- with 75 minutes in the Gym that morning, then worked nearly a 13 hour day at the office- getting much done. Last Sunday my Sister in law and Nephew came to see me and brought me some lovely shower gel and body lotions from Bath and Body works. Tuesday I had lots of birthday wishes from my friends on Face book, phone calls and well wishes from my friends. On Friday my good friend took me and his sister to my favorite Mexican place in Frederick MD for tacos and Margaritas. It was a good birthday.
This weekend- This weekend has been sort of an interesting realization of the little things we take for granted. Baltimore County has been without water for 2 days. Because of the construction that had to be done to get to the water main- a power line had to be taken down so my neighborhood has been without power a good portion of this weekend too…. UMMM how much we take for granted the ability to fill a glass, take a shower, do laundry, play on our computers, etc. As I write this power has been restored but not water.
While I have been whinny about this it really hasn’t been horrible. Yes a friend and I had to go about 12 miles from home the last night and today to get dinner. We also had to purchase water there as all the stores close to home were sold out very quickly Saturday morning.
Also this weekend I got to watch my Good friend Jeff and his friend Brian compete in the indoor Tri to help at Brick Bodies. It was awesome to watch the two of them swim, cycle, and run in an hour’s time. Congrats you two – Great job.
Coming up – This week will find me back at Brick Bodies in the pool. Working hard to make our practice AWESOME. This coming weekend I will be going to Philly with my boss and co-worker to attend an awesome training class.
This journey is amazing. I really love it.
Love and Laughter
HOORAH
Terry
I have been getting a bunch of emails asking how things were going with my knee and Pneumonia/Pleurisy - since I have had no power all day I figured I would use the blog tonight to update everyone on things.
The knee- after 3 months of not using it much- constant icing, nearly daily chiropractic adjustments, dietary supplements, 2 cortisone injections, keniso taping, Russian bone setting techniques, laser and light treatments and using a cane to walk, it is about 80% better. Still very stiff and sore to stand on but getting better and this past Monday March 1- was my first day allowed back in the gym in 3 months. I had to promise (swear on my life and the lives of all I hold dear) that I would take it slow and careful. I was very glad to be back at Brick Bodies last Monday it felt good to be moving again.
The Pneumonia- Seems to have cleared up. After 72 hours on the antibiotic the fever went away. The cough took about 10 days to clear up. I have not needed to use the inhaler is nearly a week now. So I would say I am better from that.
The Pleurisy- Pleurisy is an irritation and inflammation of the lining between the lungs and the rib cage (at least as far as I understand it) and the doctors at Patient first warned me that this takes a long time to clear up. I have been getting great chiropractic adjustments, using a heating pad, and doing some thoracic exercises to help. I am about 50% better in this regard and doing what I have been instructed to do.
The state of Depression I was in- Getting better, the sun is at least shining here now- the temps have been in the high 40s and low 50s this past week, which while still cold are better than the 29 degrees that it had been. I swear my depression only happens in the winter and only when I do not get to see the sun for days and days. I am much better.
Celebrating turning 46- Tuesday March 2 was my 46th birthday. How did I celebrate it- with 75 minutes in the Gym that morning, then worked nearly a 13 hour day at the office- getting much done. Last Sunday my Sister in law and Nephew came to see me and brought me some lovely shower gel and body lotions from Bath and Body works. Tuesday I had lots of birthday wishes from my friends on Face book, phone calls and well wishes from my friends. On Friday my good friend took me and his sister to my favorite Mexican place in Frederick MD for tacos and Margaritas. It was a good birthday.
This weekend- This weekend has been sort of an interesting realization of the little things we take for granted. Baltimore County has been without water for 2 days. Because of the construction that had to be done to get to the water main- a power line had to be taken down so my neighborhood has been without power a good portion of this weekend too…. UMMM how much we take for granted the ability to fill a glass, take a shower, do laundry, play on our computers, etc. As I write this power has been restored but not water.
While I have been whinny about this it really hasn’t been horrible. Yes a friend and I had to go about 12 miles from home the last night and today to get dinner. We also had to purchase water there as all the stores close to home were sold out very quickly Saturday morning.
Also this weekend I got to watch my Good friend Jeff and his friend Brian compete in the indoor Tri to help at Brick Bodies. It was awesome to watch the two of them swim, cycle, and run in an hour’s time. Congrats you two – Great job.
Coming up – This week will find me back at Brick Bodies in the pool. Working hard to make our practice AWESOME. This coming weekend I will be going to Philly with my boss and co-worker to attend an awesome training class.
This journey is amazing. I really love it.
Love and Laughter
HOORAH
Terry
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