Archive for January, 2009




Kate Digresses #1: All Fired Up and…

Written by on January 7, 2009 Topics: Fibromylagia, resolve, To Do

I’m pondering something I was asked recently.  Come back tomorrow for my response… in the form of an opinionated and experience-based post. Until then… what do you think of this site? It’s totally new to me and I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Looks like a cool place.

Fibromyalgia and Feeling like the Incredible Hulk

Written by on January 6, 2009 Topics: Fibromylagia, I Read, To Do, wisdom

I don’t really care how you feel about Tim Ferriss. Or, more specifically, I am absolutely disinterested in how you feel about The 4-Hour Work Week. This post is not about that book.  This post is about a wonderful blog post I recommend each of you read/view.  I find Tim Ferriss to be a fascinating [...]

Is it just me? My Fibromyalgia and Napping

Written by on January 5, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., Is it just me?, My Network, Sleep

So, I take back what I said about naps.  I still have strong feelings of dislike towards them.  They are vicious.  They are tempting.  They team up with your insanely comfortable mattress to entice you into giving them a shot.  But, as is true with so many mildly misleading ad campaigns, having a lovely celebrity [...]

Trying Stuff: The Rhapsody Bed by Tempur-Pedic, Part 2

Written by on January 4, 2009 Topics: Fibromylagia, My Network, Reviews, Sleep, Trying Stuff

I don’t take naps.  The reasons are twofold.  I typically cannot fall asleep (despite being exhuasted) and, if I do fall asleep, I hate how I feel when I wake up.  I think about all I could have accomplished instead of sleeping.  And I swear I always feel more tired than before the nap.  Despite [...]

Fibromyalgia and Getting a Massage

Written by on January 3, 2009 Topics: Fibromyalgia and..., My Network, Trying Stuff

Shortly after I was diagnosed with my fibromyalgia my doctor recommended I try a massage. I went to a local fancy spa and salon and had the most miserable time. It was a nightmare. Despite telling the lady multiple times that I was super sensitive and asking her to ease up at least as many [...]