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Health update – feeling better

Just a little brief health update. It’s been a better week. I’ve had no diarrhea, little joint pain and little back pain. I am still having quite a bit of reflux though and that’s keeping me up at night. I don’t think I’ve slept more than an hour or two at a time all week. I am SOOOO TIRED! Have you ever been so tired that you feel like you’re drunk? That’s me! Wasted on exhaustion! And to think that there are people who actually spend a lot of money and work at feeling this oblivious and giddy!

On top of that I freelanced three nights this week. I hated to turn down the money. And, the Network has been a bit on hold this week as Donna’s been under the weather. So, why not? The money comes in handy for all those co-pays!

Needless to say on the days when I work two jobs any hope of a healthy diet, regular exercise or other such things I really do know I need to be doing go out the window. Instead, it’s grab something on the way home from my “real job” before I log onto job two at home. (At least I do all that work from home!)

The trouble is I can’t turn down the money. I need the money.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hey Heather

I am so glad that you are feeling better, think you and I may be on the same schedule eh. I am too feeling back to my old self and ready to hit that new job and take it by storm on Monday. You get some rest and I hope Donna feels better, pass along my best wishes when you talk to her ok.

Luv ya chickie

Sheena

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