2008, you better not fuck with us.

[baasheep]

Sigh, so Dad hasn't been feeling well for the past few days. He's had stomach pain for the past week but it has gotten worse over the past three or so days. Now he's off the drink completely (yay) but all he can manage to digest is rice pudding (boo). He refuses to go to the Doctor until he has this job finished (he works for himself being a general builder and decorater)but part of me thinks he just dosen't want to see a medical professional. Which I can understand seeing how much we saw of them in 2007. I'm worried though. It's not like him to be so quiet never mind staying at home every night and going to bed at 9. He says its only a bit of stomach ache and maybe thats all it is a bit of stomach flu. Mum went to the doctor initially with a bit of back pain and we all know how that ended. Is this how its going to be anytime a relative or loved one gets sick, the feeling in the back of my head that something terrible is about to happen. Death and grief, its a funny old thing. You think you are doing fine then BAM back to square one with the crying jags and hyperventilating. Not enjoying the impending doom feeling at all.

In other (distracting) news, I've made an appointment for an assesment in Curves this thursday evening. I was all prepared for queer opening hours and excercising in the equivalent of a shed judging by some peoples reveiws of it online. However I was pleasently surprised when I went to check the place out. Its opening hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 7pm Friday with 9am-12pm on a Saturday. Furthermore they have changing rooms and shower facilities. Add to that is a 15 minute walk from work and it does seem an ideal solution. If all goes well on Thursday I think it may be just the thing I need. I want to feel healthy and happy in my body and hopefully this is the start on that road.

Comments

[pollyhyper.livejournal.com]

I'm sure all that is on your dad's mind, too. Give him a few days and hopefully he'll feel better. All the stress and unhappiness of the past year has no doubt worn down his immune system. Maybe make him some nice bland chicken soup?

I was thinking about trying Curves if I can get around giving them my credit card - I've heard with the "free trial" that they actually sign you on! I've also considered getting myself a used stationary bike/treadmill/machine for Valentine's Day - everyone should be selling the ones they bought themselves for Christmas/New Year's by then...

[crowjoy.livejournal.com]

I was going to say the same as Poi about your dad, except to also keep on him if he still isn't well. You know. :/

The curves thing sounds good! You have the walk there to psych yourself up and the walk back to congratulate yourself!

[puppie.livejournal.com]

I've actually heard nothing but positive reviews of Curves from people I've known IRL who went there.

It's not a place for advanced athletes, but as a way to move from couch to exercise, it seems to excel.

Post-surgery I'll probably do Curves for a while (until I get to the point where I want more challenge).

[iowalaw.livejournal.com]

Ditto on dad. I haven't really heard much about curves. I just started yoga again this week and I'm already chomping at the bit to go on Thursday.