Whoa!? I last posted in May? It has been awhile. No life altering facts to report, no major milestones achieved. Just working away...away from home with little break.Home for the odd weekend, but not much down time despite the terrible summer weather we have been slogging through. Yes the broken record continues to play. So tired of it. Occasionally I dream of a different career, or no career at all, maybe go bottle picking...yeah that's going to happen. Not.
I have been working in a central area of Alberta, only had to leave twice to work in other parts. Nice not to have to travel so much this year...other than driving back to BC when I can.
Actually I lied, I did achieve a milestone this summer, well two when I think about it: One year smoke free and I went to the dentist for the first time since I was thirteen. I continue to take Nicorette gum (seems no matter what I still need a vice to deal with the addiction). And the dentist said I have a couple of cavities that need attention, all in all not too bad for such a long absence.
My "team" at the clinic wanted me to go because teeth are really important to overall health, I went because I was tired of making excuses to them and my family. I got put on a new drug at the last checkup. Its injectable and that kind of put me off, but its not so bad. Barely feel it going in. I think I could even manage insulin if they decide that route in the future. In my mind, however, that would be a failure. The long term goal is to be off the meds completely through diet and exercise. I hope to do better and the new injection med has the potential to achieve the goal. Never feel hungry, how's that for a side effect? Well it slows down the digestion and helps regulate the release of sugars or something like that...I researched it a bit, understood it, but can't explain it. I do know I feel kind of like I have always eaten fully when I haven't at all?!.. weird.
