sjstrachan's Journal

Today I went to the Gym

I joined yesterday did half a circuit. I went again today and did the circuit in full. Met some nice people. Its an all womens gym so felt quite comfortable rocking up in sweats and joggers. All the woman there seemed nice and committed to there workouts. It felt good to be around others and doing something positive for my health. 

Recently with the change in medicine to Lithium I have been feeling more motivated which is good. Drinking water till the cows come home. But thats good for you.

After the gym this morning i went shopping an evil but necessary thing. I dont enjoy shopping really not like so many of my sex. It seems like an neccessary waste of time. But there you have it. I bought a new cordless phone for the house. 

After I sat down and had lunch it was a very busy day in the shopping centre, families going about there business enjoying a meal some arguing and some gossiping over coffee. Eateries in shopping centres are always interesting places.

On my way out I came across a new place thats opened up. Qi master chinese massage centre. Well why not. Twenty mins of head and neck massage insued. Wonderful, I walk out feeling very rested and care for.

I went to an open house later this afternoon my old house is back on the market, so off for a sticky I went. They have completed many things that I hadnt the cash or the energy to. It was a really nice revisit of a much loved home. Now although I know we are better where we are I wish I could buy it back. I would love to see it run as a bed and breakfast. But thats another dream.

Home now. Going to have a quiet night. Lachlan is at his Dad's for the weekend. I am going to tuck into some homemade soup soon and watch an arthouse movie.  Maybe a relaxing bath and then to bed.

All in all its been a good day. I am looking forward to Monday I can go to the gym again. Also Monday I am going to an art and craft group for carers which should be a good opportunity to meet other people.

Well hoping all are well here.

Interesting times. So many opportunities we let slide by. So many fears I carry inside. Someone says that 90% of what we worry about never happens and I suppose that is true.

It is really hard to make changes in your life if you are satisfied with disatisfaction. That sounds so silly but its true. Fear can paralyse us to even try. So use to the status quo the safe disappointments that we dont leave the comfort of the situation even if it is bad.

Recenttly I have grown more and more disaisfied with staying in the known and have been seeking change. Even though I fear the unknown, the future, the next disaster, I want to move forward.

Well

Feeling good is a nice change. A little drugged but thats to be expected with an overlap of the other drugs.

I am drinking water like there is no tomorrow. About four litres a day. Always thirsty. Water cant be bad for you.

Saw my doctor yesterday. Apparently my cholestoral is high and so are the enzymes in my liver still. He asked me over and over if I drank. But as I explained to him I have one drink if that a month.  Will focus on getting the Lithium level right first. Than worry about the other.

Life keeps rolling on.  I hope all are well on here. I havent had a chance to get on as much lately. 

Off to a naturpath this morning wich is just to see what I can do to aid in my overall health.  Should be interesting.

Take care.