Let me let you in on a secret

I've had several people comment on how many things I do: how many pots I've got fingers in, how many concerts I go to, how much I travel; and ask how I am able to do it with my health being what it is.

Well, here's the inside scoop: I do what I can, if I can, while I can. If an opportunity arises, I take it. If I want something, I go after it. If I dream up something, I make it reality. I'm not promised tomorrow, and neither are you, so let's put everything we have into today.

As far are the pots my fingers are in: I've actually slowed down A LOT from how I used to be. I only work 12-20 hours a week, and even then kids are napping or I'm watching them play soccer or piano, while I sit around. This is prime opportunity to Tweet, Facebook, or read/write blogs/etc. on my phone. Sometimes I even visit the archaic practice of reading a library book!

When I'm not working, I'm probably having my body manipulated by a phyical therapist, while I sit; waiting for a doctor (what I'm doing right now, actually!), while I sit; getting an IV or blood, while I sit; or in bed, where I'm probably not sitting. While I'm sitting/lying I'm free to entertain my fancies through the internet, or draw, or write in my journal. So that's really why I'm involved in so many things: I've got nothing better to do and I like having things to do!

Concerts: I have friends that are musicians and put me on their guest lists. I used to go to live shows 1-3 times a week. Now I go to 1-3 a month. I just love music and it's cheap and abundant in The Bay Area.

Travel: I am great at finding great travel deals and I stay with people I know. You'd be surprised how little I actually spend when I travel. Also, you wouldn't believe how much money you can save on vacation if you just eat almonds the whole time!

How do I do all this with my health: I sleep 9-12 hours a day!

So, there you have it... "I'm gonna give all my secrets away."

My Life is HARD

Tonight at my Women's Group someone brought homemade spice cake. Last week someone brought homemade peach cobbler (that's 2nd in ranking to pie!). Both times they were warm, aromatic and calling my name...before I got sick the only thing anyone ever brought were cuties and stale, gross cookies from the dollar store. It's a good thing I took a nap today and my stomach was full of some choice lettuce, 'else I would've cut someone.