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Routines and Self-Discipline
With my recent health developments and medication, I’ve had to develop a better, healthier daily routine. I’ve always been a creature of habit, but changing those habits will be the hardest thing in the world for me. My doctor recommended to cut way back on carbs and sugars. I love rice, bread, pasta, potatoes, and chocolate. Needless to say, I have a long road ahead of me. With eating better and taking care of myself also comes the responsibility of remembering to take medication every day – something I’ve never been good at. Time and time again, I’ve tried to take multivitamins, but never made it past a week without failing. I’ve stocked up on fruits for snacks and salad for lunch, and I’m going to limit my carbohydrates to dinner. I stopped drinking soda for the most part. Now comes the hard part – to resist the chocolate in the fridge, to resist having that second helping of mashed potatoes, to resist having a big bowl of chicken rice for lunch. To resist foods high in fat and cholesterol. Basically, to do a complete overhaul of my current eating habits. I’m on the third day of my new routine, and so far it is going well. My next steps will be to add more exercise, and drink more water. Once I am on the full dosage of my medication, I want to add some vitamins. This is going to be the hardest change of my life. But I know if I can stick with it, my health will greatly improve and the quality of my life will be better.
For this reason, I’ve decided to participate in NaBloPoMo this month. I need to establish a better routine in my life, and what better way than blogging every day? If you’re coming here for the first time, please excuse the clutter on my site. I’m stuck at a dead-end for a design, and stopped halfway through last time around. I’m working on something, but haven’t got it right yet.
Posted: 23 hours ago Category: Real Life
Ultrasound Results
The ultrasound did show some cysts on my left ovary. I’m guessing that it’s nothing too serious because the doctor said she would only call if something was wrong. I’ll have to wait until July 6th for my bloodwork to be in. I’m still nervous, but I know there’s nothing I can do but wait. I started on the Metformin, and had some unpleasant side effects on the first day. I’ll spare you details, and just put it this way: I was scared to leave the bathroom. Jack’s putting up with me fairly well. I hope it improves my mood and does what it’s supposed to do. I’m getting more anxious about actually having kids, and I’m to the point where I’d like to do it now rather than wait. I kind of feel like it’s now or never. So be it, I suppose.
Posted: 8 days ago Category: Real Life
PCOS
Finally, a name for what has been going on in my body for the past 12+ years. My mother never really believed that something wasn’t right, but now that I’m married and have good insurance, I was finally able to find out. I have an ultrasound on Monday as well as bloodwork to confirm. If it is PCOS, I’ll be put on Metformin to start with. I don’t really want to mess around with birth control, as I do want kids sometimes in the future, and I don’t want to mess things up by waiting a long time. I’m nervous and scared, but hopefully everything will work out in the end.
Posted: 15 days ago Category: Real Life
No Luck
I’ve been trying to find a summer job, and so far, have been unsuccessful. I think it’s pathetic that people who are out of work are passed over for teenagers who don’t have a real need for the money. Even the local Wal-Mart isn’t hiring. Not that it would be my first choice, but if I had to work there, I would. I don’t know what we’re going to do without my pay for the summer. I know I’ve said it before, but I’m praying for a miracle for next school year. I’d really prefer to get into the local school district, but I’m willing to drive a reasonable distance. Ugh, I just don’t get it. I have a ton of retail experience, even supervisory experience, I’m available at all times and willing to settle for minimum wage.
Posted: 22 days ago Category: Real Life
Why I'm In My Current Profession
Another suggested blog topic. Believe it or not, I’ve given great thought to why I chose teaching as my profession. First off, I’ve always loved children. I think that’s necessary to be a teacher (though there are always a few people who teach and hate children – I’ve never understood why). I was unsure when I went into college, so I chose to be a physical therapy major. I could still help kids, and make a ton of money. Something just didn’t feel right. I briefly switched to computer science, and then finally to teaching. Even though the path to finding a permanent position has been a long and rocky one, I know in the end I’ll end up where I want to be. I know I’m good at making kids want to learn. No, I’m definitely not in it for the money. At least not where I live. Other professions make much, much more than I will. However, money isn’t everything, and I know that if I have the opportunity to change even one person’s life, then it will all be worthwhile.
Posted: 29 days ago Category: Real Life
Hmm
Lately, I’ve been thinking more and more about wanting a DSLR camera. And also about taking some photography classes. I do believe I definitely have my reasons. I haven’t really seen any good (and reasonably priced) photography studios around. JC Penny’s portrait studio just doesn’t impress me all that much. Plus, I’d love to be able to do professional-looking pictures of my future children (and nephews/nieces). I truly love photography. It’s a shame the equipment is so expensive. I suppose being able to afford that equipment will be a perk of finding a job. I just can’t wait until I’m finally able to afford a really nice camera and take some classes. Hell, maybe I’ll even open a photography studio as a side job. That would be an excellent summer job, and people do pay well for wedding pictures.
Posted: 38 days ago Category: Real Life
Day Off
I have today off, which is very exciting. Today is the school picnic and I opted not to go because I know it’ll be nuts. I’m off tomorrow too because the district is wise and scheduled an inservice day for tomorrow because a lot of kids are absent the day after the school picnic. I don’t really have any plans other than to relax. And play with the Wii. I really should clean, but that’s no fun. Cleaning is the biggest drawback to living on your own. And the biggest drawback of all is owning a house that doesn’t have a dishwasher.
Posted: 46 days ago Category: Real Life
Nothing New
Nothing new to report. I’ve been working every day so far, so let’s hope that continues. I’m really starting to get antsy about getting a new roof on this house. It should happen sometime in the next month. I’ve never really found roofing all that exciting, but it’s nice to know our house will have a nice, new roof that we won’t have to worry about replacing for quite a long time. As opposed to the crappy brown shingles that are currently on the roof, well, sort of. They’re starting to fall off in chunks. Hopefully at this time next month, we’ll have our pretty gray shingles. We picked gray for a few reasons. First of all, we both agree that gray looks better than brown on a roof. And gray is easier to match than brown. So when we finally do new siding (or paint the existing siding), we’ll probably be able to get a color we really want instead of something that goes with brown. I really wish we could afford to do more work inside the house, but I know we will someday. This house has potential, and while I don’t see myself here forever, I at least want it to reflect our personalities while we’re here.
Posted: 51 days ago Category: Real Life
Happy Birthday to Me
Today is my 25th birthday. Holy crap, I’m 25! 25 is a difficult thing to grasp, at least for me. I have the feeling of completely losing my youth. Now I feel like my time is slowly ticking away. I feel old. I realize (as Jack keeps reminding me) that I’m now closer to 30 than 20. I’m 25, I don’t have a permanent, full-time job, I have a mountain of student loan debt, and not too much to show for anything I’ve accomplished. Well, that’s not completely true. I have a Master’s degree. But what good is it if I’m not using it? I guess the bottom line is that I’m hoping that, by this time next year, things will be different. For the better this time. I watch people get “everything” they’ve ever wanted, have jobs handed to them, have seemingly perfect lives, and I wonder when it will be my turn. My luck can’t be bad forever….right?
Posted: 61 days ago Category:
Back to the Norm
Well, today is was back to day-to-day subbing. I worked a half-day this morning, teaching junior high math. I had some papers to take to the administration building, so I was only scheduled for a half-day. It was kind of nice, to ease back into the chaos. I know I’m working the rest of the week, and I already have many days scheduled from now until the end of the school year. I’m just ready for this school year to be done, and I’m praying for a miracle for next school year. I really need to have a full-time, permanent job. With any luck, it’ll happen.
Posted: 64 days ago Category: Real Life