Basically… the two don’t mix. Luckily, with a positive attitude just about anything goes. Today was incredibly cold here in my hometown. It was so cold it almost became humorous listening to myself sing myself a pep talk. “It’s a beautiful morning. I think I’ll go outside for a while and smile. Take in some [...]
Archive for January, 2009
As is always the case, getting over my pride worked well for me. In addition to the improvements in my morale and grades (as discussed here), I was reminded how pleasant winter weather could be. I enjoyed running errands. I conquered the dread of going to work and/or school and hiking a mile to do [...]
If you have not yet read Coming Soon: K8′s Got a (not so) Secret or Fibromyalgia and Walking, do it now. Then come back and read the following: I said I got it during my last semester of college and, in theory, I’m officially done with it today… And the truth is there is no [...]
I have a confession… Two years ago today I did something I am mildly ashamed of. And, like many people, have covered my shame with humor. (Except for those rare occasions in which humor has absolutely no place.). Or I’ve simply covered it. Actually, I guess that’s not totally true. Instead of hiding my shame [...]
Long story short. You’re right. Fibromyalgia might not exist. But, it doesn’t matter. The symptoms exist. I don’t really care what you call them. And, to those who delight in belittling folks who have been diagnosed with the laundry list of symptoms that are often grouped under fibromyalgia, I just wonder… Would you prefer we, [...]