Last night I decided I would hike Sanitas this morning. I woke up, put on my hiking clothes, packed the camelback, and slathered on the spf 15. I haven't hiked Sanitas for at least 3 years. Holy Cow! I am sooo out of shape. The hike kicked my rear end. Two and a half hours later with tons of sweat dripping off my elbows I finished the hike. Now I could have sworn that the last time I hiked the trail I finished in just over an hour. All things considered I did a fantastic job and I'm proud of myself for not giving up. I've boosted my confidence.
Never give up, never surrender. - a line by Tim Allen in Galaxy Quest
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
7-23-09
I was at Meals on Wheels this morning and after my shift I asked if the kitchen needed any extra hands. They said no. It was the first time they didn't need me. I was bummed out. As I continue to reflect on this I realize that I want to work for a company or organization that has pressure to get the job done in a short time frame. For some reason I like a little pressure. It makes me feel like I've gotten a lot done when it's completed. Better yet! I wake up each Thursday morning excited knowing I'll be at Meals on Wheels for a couple hours.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
7-22-09
I went to my MRI and follow-up doctor appointment. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I scheduled the MRI for 7:30 in the morning. I must have forgotten that patients are always asked to show up 30 minutes prior to the procedure. Yes, I was at the hospital in Denver on time. I deserve a star for the effort.
When I saw Dr. Damek we went through our usual conversations and tests. One item I found interesting was our discussion about being American and not taking vacations or time off during the day for doctor visits. I don't know why that caught my attention, unless I realized I was that girl who never went to the doctor. We also discussed my MRI results which came back good. Minus the surgery and the thumb print left from radiation, you would never know I had been sick. I'm still taking naps everyday meaning I will need more time to recover. This is frustrating of course since it will stop me from finding a job in the short term. Or maybe I'll get lucky and find a company founded by people from Spain who believe in naps during the middle of the day. It could happen, right?
I continue to reflect on all of the things I'm grateful for. Hot showers, clean sheets, clean clothes, needing haircuts :-) , friends, birthdays, animals, farms (not the funny farm Ralph), being allowed to drive, and the word "YAHOO".
When I saw Dr. Damek we went through our usual conversations and tests. One item I found interesting was our discussion about being American and not taking vacations or time off during the day for doctor visits. I don't know why that caught my attention, unless I realized I was that girl who never went to the doctor. We also discussed my MRI results which came back good. Minus the surgery and the thumb print left from radiation, you would never know I had been sick. I'm still taking naps everyday meaning I will need more time to recover. This is frustrating of course since it will stop me from finding a job in the short term. Or maybe I'll get lucky and find a company founded by people from Spain who believe in naps during the middle of the day. It could happen, right?
I continue to reflect on all of the things I'm grateful for. Hot showers, clean sheets, clean clothes, needing haircuts :-) , friends, birthdays, animals, farms (not the funny farm Ralph), being allowed to drive, and the word "YAHOO".
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