Status updates

[bironic]

Fretting: I got some disheartening but not unexpected test results today re: health. Dealing with it properly will involve behavior changes and possibly-temporary pills. I am trying to approach it with a "you can do it" attitude, but it's hard. Dietary advice, for example, is all over the map. I guess we'll see what the nutritionist says at my next appointment.

I also have to figure out what to do about my knee, which has gotten unsteady, probably because I overtaxed it with high-impact activities; and now the issue has traveled up to tighten my hip, which has given me problems before. Perhaps I can find a physical therapist/massage therapist to dig in her elbow. Just, grr. I keep thinking I'm too young to be dealing with these kinds of issues left and right, but here we are, so I guess not. Maybe I'll focus on how the hip helps me empathize with Breq.

Also have been ruminating on how I'm not performing as well in my professional field as I am in fandom, and whether that's a problem, and why ego has to get mixed up in everything. That's a topic for another post.

Going: To DC this weekend for a friend's wedding, and I think it will be just wonderful. Seeing a slew of fan friends and celebrating happiness.

Watching: Whatever season of the Great British Bake-Off/Baking Show they've put up on Netflix. As people have said, it's charming and much more supportive than your typical reality competition. More attention to the craft as well. It's something nice and light to look forward to each evening. And a welcome break from Gilmore Girls. GG is enjoyable but after four seasons in a month it's time to mix things up more.

Vidding: Have four or five back-up ideas for Festivids sources. Do I start to make one before getting an assignment? It seems like something fun to do, but it doesn't seem right to work on an assignment or a treat without first knowing what the recipient is hoping for.

Reading: Finished Step Aside, Pops!, which was fine. I liked "I had fun once and it was awful". Am about 4/5 of the way through Master and Commander; it's funnier but also choppier than expected. Dunno what's next. I sort of petered out on Prydain.

Comments

[laurashapiro]

Very sorry to hear about your health news. I hope it turns out to be relatively easy to manage.

I highly recommend a good physical therapist for your knee/hip issues. Mine has been a godsend.

Looking forward to your Festivids!

[grammarwoman]

Good luck on the body issues!

Speaking of Gilmore Girls, have you heard there's going to be a limited GG run on Netflix?

[stultiloquentia]

Ugh, much commiseration about the knee and hip. I really like running, but I don't think running likes me. Have been wondering if I should fork over the money for a pool membership.

[deelaundry]

In which I am angry that we do not have Stargates :( Sorry about your health news and that I can't be there in person to listen. Miss you.

[zulu]

Ugh, so sorry to hear you're poorly. I hope you can find a good physio. I swear by physio. I never thought it would do any good, but my feet have been so much better since I started doing the recommended exercises. And I hope the meds and diet change aren't too onerous.

Yay wedding trip!

[kabal42]

Ugh. My sympathies on the health issues :( (And I relate to the knees - I deal with that constantly. Boo.) Good luck with the adjustments and advice - I hope there is help to be found.

In other relating news, I am addicted to the Danish version of Bake-off. It is so charming! <3