"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and
endeavors to live a life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success
unexpected in common hours."
Henry David Thoreau
Filled up the truck again today. It cost over $70 dollars. It is becoming ridiculous. I understand prices rising but last year we paid a dollar LESS. Seems to me too big of a jump in prices. I'm supposed to be happy I suppose because prices have fallen in the last few days. Contemplated going to the movies last weekend but the nice movie theater is 15 miles away. Gas for the drive plus stopping for dinner proves too costly lately. I think we'll just up our Netflix to get one extra video. We have the plan where we can rent two at a time at $13.99. Plans start at $4.99. The great thing about Netflix is there is no hurry to return, nor penalty for late movies. We actually hadn't gotten to the last movie for more than three weeks. We had gotten a few rounds of single movies being sent in that time. Open the mailbox, there's a movie. When you're finished, throw it into the pre paid envelope which is provided, then pop it into the mailbox. How simple is that? You can sign up for Netflix here. Try it FREE!!
Ahh to day was one of those days when everything just works. Woke up, made us a great healthy breakfast. Farted around reading email for about an hour then headed out with the camera and new tripod and shot loads of pictures. Princeton is lovely. I love walking around town people watching. It's prettiest in the Fall. Today wasn't as hot as it has been. The humidity here has been wicked. I suppose it is better than being South(which I will be in a few weeks). Summers in the South nearly kill me. When I am not working, I'll take it but when I am working and having to brave the heat....NOT GOOD!
Back to today. I got back from the shoot around 2p.m. I needed to get my walk/run in. Strapped up the Polar F11 HRM, threw on my Nike+ sneaks, grabbed the Ipod and went out. I keep forgetting to clip on my Omron Pedometer. Although I am tracking with Nike+ I like to see the steps displayed throughout the day. I am also in a walking group from WalkingSpree and the "tube". I intended on taking my normal route however today was so pretty I went further. Hey, I could stroll or sit down if it got to be too strenuous. Guess what?! It was GREAT! I even got in running at least once every 5 minutes. Been doing a lot of introspection lately with my contemplating Lapband. My battles with my doctor and my many appointment with sub specialists are providing me with "cause for pause".
Pause for Sestamibi and possible hypoparathyroidism Pause for a leaking ventricle and possible heart disease Pause for Stress Thallium Pause for Sleep studies and Cpap machines Pause for protein drinks and calorie restriction Pause for shin splints and sore ankles
My "whys" and "hows" are being redefined everyday with each new roadblock. Been thinking a lot about Randy Pausch, his dying and his "Last Lecture". I bough this book on CD (for my long drives) and a few copies of the book. It is small, 5x8 maybe, and is rough cut. The pages are "torn", not clean crisp edges. I'll give them as Christmas gifts. He wrote/said -- and others have said the same but it's worth repeating. "Brick walls (in this case my roadblocks) are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something."
In my seeking surgery I have, once again, recommitted to strive for a healthy lifestyle. I USED to eat well. I USED to exercise regularly. I USED to take the time for my hobbies. I USED to feel pretty great a lot.
I'm doing all of those things again. Not perfectly but I am doing them more often. Today, I was in the groove and it felt great.
Sestamibi came back negative. Repeat PTH came back uber normal...we both think that the first bloodtest was screwed up. Repeating the TSH as I pointed out to her that it was also "off"....uhm, who is the Dr.?
Another attempt to be accountable to myself while on this journey....
Journals, dozens of them forum postings, many Blogs, just this one, so far.
I'm hoping this will help me stay present and accountable in my journey through Lapland and weightloss.
The Thoreau quote I have had in my signature for years. BC (before computers) I used to have it scribbled on my books in HS and College. It's about time I gave ole Henry's words a little more respect huh.....? Where did I go? Jesus Christ, where did I go?
