Burning

“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Philosopher & Writer

Today was my second workout with Tony. Honestly, I wasn't looking forward it after how my legs were feeling yesterday. If I was up moving around, not so bad. If I had been sitting at my desk for too long...god help me. Walking to the washroom made me feel as though I was 80 going on 90 and god forbid anyone attack me on my way to my car after 1am.

I woke up this morning feeling a little fresher and more flexible than yesterday....but I still did the stairs going out of the apartment building like a crab. Upward and sideways! Hurts less. 

I was one minute late for my appointment with him which made me fear that perhaps there would be wrath to deal with, but nope. He was waiting and ready for me and we didn't waste any time getting into it. I felt everything more today. This may have been because of the soreness but at least I knew it was doing what I needed it to.

The money I paid out is worth it up to this point for sure. At the end of the session I even learnt a few more machines, so I'm on my way to a better, smaller and more flexible me. I may not be able to run at the moment due to fatness and soreness but it will happen, sooner rather than later.

If it hurts, you're doing something.

Gillian

Update

"Here's the good news. If I realize that I'm insane, then I'm okay with it. I'm not dangerous insane."
- Charlie Sheen

Good evening ladies and germs! While I have a moment I thought that I would do an update, seeing as how it's been almost a week now since my last post. Things are work are getting sorted out at the moment, therefore I can turn my attention to this.

As some may know, I had my MRI last Friday. We were on time and of course had to wait (thats to be expected at a Hospital) in a large room with a TV that actually had the volume turned up so it wasn't that bad. The only thing was we heard they were running behind so naturally I sent Trevor out to the car to grab my phone so that I could call my co-worker to say I'd be a bit longer. I swear that as soon as Trev went around the corner they called me in to change.

The only bummer thing about the changing situation was I had to remove my plugs even though they are silicone as well as my monroe piercing (plastic). They were lovely enough to offer me not one but two johnny shirts so that my rump was warm and I'm sure, to save their eyes.

After changing I waited in a smaller room...with writing carved into the walls. Not in areas that you would expect..walls away from the chairs or close to the moldings on the bottom of the walls..the majority of it was numbers. All together...strange. 

The woman that did my MRI was super lovely and even went so far as to apologize for the wait. No need to apologize...I'm under 70 and understand waiting rooms. After explaining what was going to happen, I became a human torpedo and had one moment of panic when sliding into my home for the next half hour plus. After that brief situation it was...ok. Even the needle that I had to get hardly even felt like anything. They women there know what they are doing and do it wonderfully. It makes things so much easier when you encounter kind people.

I felt a little woozy after leaving, but after grabbing a quick snack I was back to work with Carole. Thankfully when I explained the colors I had seen after I was given the needle Carole agreed that she sees them. The MRI Tech, not so much.

Since then life has been pretty much the same. Richard and Trudy had their Bachelor(ette) parites this past week and they both were good. The new job is going well, not much is coming in for bo.di at the moment but I am open to new things. Something will come up I'm sure. Now that I have the security of Brunswick News, I don't feel so desperate. It's good to have a safety net at all times underneath you. Doesn't hurt that everyone here is super friendly either and we'll be moving to a lovely new office space.

As for the workout area - I met with Tony on Wednesday and that has left me walking like I have new legs. Even my chest is uncomfortable (whats on it, not whats in it). I did go walk today for a half an hour but nothing with weights...I see him again tomorrow so I didn't want to put myself into a worse situation.

I did get weighed today. Nothing FAB to report but I did stay the same as the previous week. I figured that I would have been upset by that, but really...no. The same is better than up and I have worked hard at the gym this last week. I'm sure next week will bring new things and I'll be down even more and the dress that I have for the wedding will fit even nicer. I'll workout and it will work out.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy. My pages aren't ready for me yet, but I'm ready for them. I'm going to go sit and wait. 

Much Love,

Gillian

Todays the day

"When I told my doctor I couldn't afford an operation, he offered to touch-up my X-rays."
- Henny Youngman

Today is the day! Not in a good way. I've been waiting for my MRI appointment for over a month plus and it's finally here. 

I find I'm worried about different things now. It's more about having the dyes and such injected a few times and honestly the thought of them actually finding something. It's nice to know that I have a doctor who doesn't let things go and wants to make sure everything is alright but the thought of having someone pretty much take a fine tooth comb over my brain looking for something is a little disturbing. 

The thought of having something wrong with your body is upsetting but the majority of the time you know you can deal. Why is the brain a little more scary? Maybe its because it is a reinforced case thats hard to protect your smoochy brain matter from outside things. I don't want to be cracked open like a nut, thank ya very much.

Thankfully though, everything is going to be fine and we won't have to worry about the nut cracker scenario. 

Trev will be taking the afternoon off to drive me to work, pick me up and then take me to the appointment so that takes some stress off of today. At first I was going to drive myself and everything but I think this is a better move. It'll be nice to know that he's there if I need him.

On a more positive note, tonight is Richardo's Bachelor party so Trev will be heading in that direction towards dinner time to have supper, go to a hockey game and what not. I will be joining up with Lindsay after work and we'll have dinner alone together which will be nice because we haven't done that in forever.

Now, off to the shower I go! Between the weather and the no metal situation today I don't have to spend a lot of time doing my hair. Big thumbs up on that.

Today is a new day, with the chance to be a great day.

Gillian