Month: August 2007

School Books

Today I drove to Quincy College to pick up my school books for the Fall semester. I guess I should have called first. I drove all the way in there and the books are not in stock yet. What a waste of a beautiful afternoon. At least I got to try the back way to the college. It will come in handy when traffic is bad…which is almost always these days on route 128! I am taking a course in computer web design. I needed a computer elective, and the school’s Intro to Computers course sounded too easy for me. I hope I am not over my head with this course, though. Of course anything will be a piece of cake, compared to chemistry last semester! I know, many of you are waiting for the chemistry book burning video I promised. I just couldn’t burn such an expensive book, so I sold it on half.com. Sorry about that. At least it is out of my sight for good! I hope this nice weather continues!

The Computer Room

 The last several days Mike and I have been doing over the computer room. All the gadgets I have require a large amount of desk real estate, and I sorely needed more. Not to mention that the room really needed a good cleaning. I don’t know what it is, but electronics really do attract an awful amount of dust! It was so thick!  We spent two days looking around trying to find a desk large enough to fulfill my needs. We were having a terrible time. Everything was too small, too cheaply made, or too expensive. I called our friend Billy in California to see what he suggested. He and his partner Andy own a home business and use a lot of computers and desks. Billy recommended we try IKEA.  We hit the jackpot there! We bought this great kit that allows you to make the desk any size you want. We attached two corner desk tables and now have a desk/table for the whole side wall! It is a thing of beauty! I have a great office! Now there is no excuse for me to sell I have been meaning to on eBay.

Diabetes Drugs

Yesterday my doctor put me on a diabetes drug and a cholesterol lowering medication. I am totally exhausted today. I did not sleep well, so I am hoping that is the reason for my unbelievable tiredness. It might also be the stress of the last few days. I am dedicated to losing weigh to try and get off the meds. I have been walking every day since my diagnosis and think I lost about two pounds. Time will tell. Some of you have written me after my last post. I am really OK. I don’t like my diagnosis, but I will manage!

Diabetes

I haven’t written for a while as this has been a tough week for me. I recently learned that I have diabetes. I went for a yearly physical and my doctor discovered it during a routine blood test. I really am rather bummed. I know that being overweight is a risk factor, but I though I had other factors in my favor. Neither of my parents have it, nor does my brother. I have been pretty good with exercise since my early twenties. I also eat a large amount of vegetables and fruits. I don’t drink, smoke, or take drugs. My only vice is food! I am going to have to seriously watch my carbohydrate intake. It is such a pain! It is not just sugary foods and junk, but good foods that have helped me diet in the past… such as potatoes, bananas, corn, and carrots. This really stinks and I can say I am not taking it very well. I hate being 43 and having a chronic condition already. I have spent a good time of my life worrying about other people’s health and now I must worry about mine. And why food? It is one of my most pleasurable experiences. Gone are my days of food filled orgies! And I haven’t even been on a cruise yet! Seriously, I am not happy! In some respects it is a big wake up call to eat  healthfully all the time, but I really could do without having to worry about anything else in my life. I promise to be more positive in the future, but this has been a major blow to my psyche.