Update On Many Fronts

Thyroid – the meds were working quite well and have now started working not so well. I run out of energy quickly and have been reduced to tears a few times this past week over things like putting salt in my coffee or not being able to find my phone. That is in my front shirt pocket. My throat is still sore. My hair is still falling out at a rapid rate and I could be considered a shedding mammal. I am a shedding mammal. I am managing to work out 5 out of 7 days a week but some days, my body feels so weak that I can’t do much more than ride the stationary bike for 20 minutes at a very leisurely pace. If I were on the street, you would lap me if you were using a walker. But I figure some movement is better than no movement. The very act of my blood circulating and taking oxygen to parts of my body has to be better than nothing.

Work – still freelancing. I hope to be starting more steady work next week. Steady money would be great. Because my health has been so up and down, it’s been hard to commit to something and if there is one thing I can’t stand to do, it’s make commitments and then break them. So, I’ve been cautious about wading in too far. But it feels like the right time and I feel strong enough to handle a normal work routine with out suffering some kind of physical relapse.

Moving – moving plans have been put on hold until May. With Joe starting a new contract position and everything that needs to be done around the house prior to moving, we can use those few extra weeks. But, hello garage, don’t think I’m still not going to move through your bowels of crap and not have a ruthless hand. Because I am. And soon.

Kids – Alex got her braces off this morning. I haven’t seen her naked teeth yet, but she says they are SMOOOOTH. Tony is not in a sport at the moment and it’s the first time in many months that he’s had no practice to go to after school a few days a week. I’m curious to see what he does with that time. Tyler is wrestling and playing volleyball. He’s also doing about a bazillion other activities and has zero free time for anything except the occasional sweaty hug on his way to the showers. Except this weekend. For some reason, this weekend the planets have aligned, Mercury is in retrograde and there is not one practice or game for anything. All weekend. You may all pick yourselves off the floor. Devon is tired. Tired. Tired. Tired. I remember sleeping a whole bunch at his age but I think this might be different. More on him later.

Joe – rocks.

Crafts – People! Upload images of your crafts, please. Thank you. I have many hats that need new homes and I want your stuff. : )