Taking Care R and I spent New Year's Eve at my place. I made King Crab for dinner which was absolutely delicious, around midnight we sat out on my balcony and lit a dozen sparklers one after another. It was a totally relaxing and romantic evening. I promised myself a month ago that when this day rolled around I would have a better grasp at what I have to do this year. I suppose me saying I'm not sure doesn't sound like a plan for success, but I can say that I am going to try and keep trying. I did accomplish one thing this past year and that was quitting smoking. So what's next? Well my health obviously has been a concern for me the last year or two. The other day I was talking to one of the girl's at work about my back problem and showed her a spread sheet that was about 5 feet long that listed my chiropractic appointments already scheduled until April of next year. The client in her chair asked me how old I was and I replied 34. She then said, "Oh honey, you're too young to have this many problems." What that woman said really upset me. It's true I am too young to have this many health problems, and my everyday living has been effected and limited due to physical pain, strain, extra weight, recovering lungs, etc. I don't want to feel like this anymore. My chiropractor says that it is possible for me to live day to day pain free and that the doctors who basically gave me little or no hope and told me to just deal with the pain until an eventual spinal fusion are wrong. I am going to give it a shot. The doctor seems optimistic, so why shouldn't I. I have decided I'm worth the effort, money, and time it will take. I will be getting back to the gym as soon as the doctor gives the okay. I intend to spend the rest of this evening pampering myself, a super long hot shower, lots of lather, shaved legs, pumiced heels, ginger moisturizer, mini facial, teeth whitening etc. This year's resolution is to take care of myself, inside and out. To spend more time being creative, and being social. Yes social. I do like people I do, I swear.
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