I've missed you and missed being here! I'm glad I'm back, too!
Yes, we're at 31 one days!!!! So much to do and we're running out of time!
So glad to hear everyone is doing well! Glad to hear Gus is still a fixture!
Dizziness? Again? Didn't you have this issue before? How's your blood pressure? How's your heart rate? When I was in OT for my arm, I passed out one day. They had me running an obstacle course. My heart rate was too high and the blood got backed up and the lights went out. Maybe it's something you want to watch out for? I dunno, I'm not an expert or anything. I just know I get dizzy if I exert myself with my cardiology issues. I'm in no way saying it's the same thing. Just trying to offer an angle. Anyway, stay safe and if you continue to have issues, don't run alone, or cut back or watch for signs, or whatever you need to do to stay safe and in control.
I'll go back and read the first page. I skimmed it looking for chapter links, but didn't see any and just kind of skimmed around for a minute and gave up. I'm tired and cranky and lack motivation. I figured jumping in was better than standing around with my back turned.
I've missed you so very much my favorite D! I can't wait to hear more! And let's chat one day!
Yes, Gus is still here and a fixture... I suspect he will be around for a good while yet.
No... I've never had any dizziness issues. I've had chest pain for a while now - like years - it was one of my HUGE motivators to lose weight and get healthy in 2012. It had gone away for a long time - No issues at all with it for most of 2013, all of 2014 and most of 2015 - then right around Christmas time last year - it came back. My Dr. did some testing when I had my annual exam (though no heart testing) and she flat-out told me that I am in such good health in every aspect of the word, she wasn't concerned that I had any heart issues at all, so I was diagnosed with "chest wall pain". For the record, my chest pain does not happen when I am doing any activity at all or after - it only happens when I am in a resting state. So, then a few weeks ago - I had my first dizzy episode and last week my second... It is very likely that the two are not related at all I was really nervous about yesterday's run, because my most concerning dizzy episode took place last week after my long run - and it lasted all day long... which prompted another trip to the Dr - where they did a TON of blood work, and again, determined I am in perfect health. Left me with instructions to monitor my food/activity and if it happens again - to go in immediately. I had NO issues at all yesterday, so I am starting to suspect that it could have been a hydration issue both times? So, I've been very careful about hydrating.
I do run alone - I prefer it, but I do run on trails that are busy, and not secluded. I also ordered a "Road ID" bracelet last week -
https://www.roadid.com/p/the-Wrist-ID-Sport - it's not here yet, but it's on the way... It's similar to a medical ID bracelet... It has my name, year of my birth, contact info for Josh and BFF and my allergies... So, if anything happens while I am out running - I can be identified and given medical care. I am anxious to get it, because I will feel a little bit better about running alone then.
Sorry - no chapter links this time... I just updated info in those first few posts... It seemed easier - since I am doing 3 PTRs in one. LOL
Yes, let's chat soon! I've truly missed you LIddy!
Duh, I am so forgetful. I wanted to chat about your post, too! :
I absolutely LOVE the poster Gus made for A! What a WONDERFUL gift!!!! It's a stunning pic of them. One year? WOW! Has it really been that long? That's amazing! They seem super happy and I love that.
Anyway, stay safe on your run and I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!
Hahaha...
Yes - can you believe that? We were all just talking about this the other day... How we were all amazed that they have stayed together for so long... LOL I could say lots about this, but he is just a GOOD kid, who has overcome a lot and become a responsible and caring adult - I am very proud of him. Much of his life/childhood is on a parallel line with mine or other significant people in Allison's life, so I feel like there is a true connection there - beyond what anyone would expect at their age. If they stay together, then fabulous, if not - that's OK too... But they have such a unique relationship, I'd find it hard to believe if their relationship ended any time soon. They just compliment each other so well.
And, besides, I've pretty much adopted him.
Thanks Liddy!
I hope your running to day goes well and that you don't get dizzy.
How fun to hear where you have your lake house, where you got married, where you grew up and where your dad lives now. Now I know what you are talking about when you say you are driving to your dad
We arrived at Bloomington at 7pm today. We went to the hotel where I had booked a stay from the 1st September and asked if they had a room for us from tonight to the 1st September. They did have a room for us. And they managed to make a new reservation and link it to our existing booking so we don't have to change room and we don't have to check out and check back in again on Tuesday.
Tomorrow we will go to Duluth.
Is the shop Great American Cookies any good?
Eeeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe you are so close to me right this moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun in Duluth for me!!! It's a fun city.... Oh did I mention it's on a HILL? A giant HILL? Make sure you see the lift bridge and go down by Lake Superior.... Lots of museums down there and it's just such an interesting city. If you get the chance/have the time to see Glensheen Mansion and do the tour - do that... I haven't been there since I was in my 20s... but it's a fun tour and a beautiful home.
Drive safely today! And enjoy MN.
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I had a really great day yesterday...
I was a bit nervous about my run... but I carefully hydrated before I left, and I was careful to eat something that would fuel my run properly. I feel a little dumb saying that, because my runs are NOT long... but - after last week - I am just trying to cover all of my bases. Clearly something went wrong, and I don't want it to happen again.
My run was awesome! I love this trail... This is the second trail I did - and I like this one a lot better because it isn't so straight... there's curves, and hills - it follows the river... It's just so scenic and it's much more travelled. The first trail I did, I like too - but it's so straight, you can see for miles in front of you, and I just really don't want to look ahead and think to myself "geez... I still have to run ALL of that..." LOL
After my run - I ate my mini-meal... drank all of my water... Then I went grocery shopping. No dizziness at all. Which was a relief - I was so nervous going out yesterday.
Then I went home, grabbed Victoria and we went out shopping for a little while... She needed a few more colored pencils for her drawings. We also had lunch and went to Kohl's.
When we were done there, we picked Allison up from work... These girls got along so well yesterday - I was wondering if there might have been some bribery involved?
It's suspicious, for sure.
But they were so cute - walking to the car together - I had to take a picture. Shhhh...
Then we came home... I told the family I didn't feel like doing anything, so they were on their own for dinner. I tried to nap in my recliner, but I couldn't fall to sleep.
Josh took me out for ice cream before bed... That's always fun. Totally defeated the purpose of my run - but oh well.
Today... I'll be working out this morning...
Then I'll be working all day. I have a lot I need to get done this week, and since I don't work at Target, hopefully I'll be able to accomplish everything with that extra day.
I hope you all had a nice weekend. Prayers and Pixie Dust to all!
D~