TK Reboot
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So I just found out I have high cholesterol…
Sorry to hear that. If it's any consolation, I do too... Also, showing a fairly telltale sign of diabetes...
How do you handle it?
What, drinking and peeing too much? I drink a lot of water because of my prediabetes.
I've been drinking and peeing a lot since childhood, so I dunno if that counts. Uh, it's more that... The pee has a sweet smell in the morning. I'm staying away from most sugar as of yesterday.
For cholesterol, they have me on fish oil. I'm showing signs that it might not be enough anymore, so I'm trying to be really careful. Blood pressure was high too, and I had some chest/arm pain last week. I've been doing better on diet, and it's subsided on that aspect at least.
Never experienced that. Only weird smelling pee is when I eat asparagus lol
Im going to (re)start a no sugar challenge starting after I finish the pint of ice cream Mom bought me today. No regrets hehe. But… it’s time for a change.
You with me???? <3
Also I’m thinking about starting a health challenge in January. You’re joining it. ;) No arguments hehe
For sure! On both. I'm going to try to eliminate sugar and sweets (except for like.. taking a taste of stuff) and I'ma be way healthier on my diet, as much as I can. Especially on snacking
Tastes must be SMALL. Hehe
Heh, take all the fun out of it. My body is certainly taking all the fun out of it though, so I'ma do my best to reverse all that's wrong.
Yeah… I like ice cream and chips, but my body doesn’t…
I hear you. Ugh, I've gotta really try too. I guess I already have a doctor's appointment in a week. I want to at least have stuff a little under control by then
Like how?
Like, avoiding sugar like crazy. I'm definitely not planning to drink either.
Good boy. Hehe
I can’t stand the taste of alcohol.
Sugar free so far today. 😁
Heh, it's an acquired taste. One that you probably wouldn't want to go out of your way to acquire
Yay!
I’d rather have chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream ;)
Lol, well, you have good taste in ice cream with that one. 😁 Probably is better overall in a lot of ways
Wym
Ice cream can have better effects than alcohol.
Anyway, I cooked swordfish tonight. It was super good. I marinated it with lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, basil, cayenne, garlic, and then pan seared it. It was kinda tough and chewy, so I chopped it up, put it in rice, and added more rosemary, a little soy sauce, and some chili oil. I'd say it kinda tasted like a good piece of chicken, with a really nice sushi-grade fish taste coming through here and there. It was a 9/10 dinner
Can I have some??? Hehe
I had street tacos recently. Nothin better hehe
Heheh, I'd love to share my delicious swordfish steaks. 😁
Dude... Street tacos sound really good right now
Well I’m bad at responding aren’t I…
S'all good. 😁 I missed ya, but everyone has times like that
Let’s do this: If I take longer than a day to respond, I either forgot or got behind or something. Just post again lol
Lol, fair enough. I eventually do anyhow
I don’t mean to ignore you.
I know. 😊 How you doing though?...
Not great.
Tell me bout it
You too?
Yeah... I was inviting you to talk about it also. 😅
But come to mention it, everything has me on my last nerve right now, and I honestly wonder if I should just go drive on my own tonight... I'm tired of people just needing stuff all day at work and at home. And video games aren't even a refuge now, because my friend wants to know, every single night if I'll be online, if we can run multiplayer, if he can talk my ear off... Maybe that's the hardest part. I just don't have a place to myself anymore it seems.
Well I mean… it’s also just a phrase people use lol
Are you… me? I was just thinking earlier… I’m constantly being needed for something, and I just want to be left alone for awhile…
How do we even get left alone from all the needs?...
I've been snappish today. Really snappish. I got into an argument, because I picked the dog up and put her in her cage when she wouldn't go in there like I told her. She was in trouble for climbing up onto the table and eating out of my mom's bowl of chili. ...was told that I was going to make her afraid of me. I was being flippant and saying that I wish more people were afraid of me so that they would stop ****-ing up and needing me for everything. I was thinking about people I have to deal with at my job when I said it, but it's bothering me now. I think I kind of meant it. That's how much I want most people to leave me alone. (That doesn't apply to you, anyone here, or a handful of my friends). It's bothering me how much I meant it though... I think I'm starting to go down old paths, and I'm not sure how to approach this.
....I'll make up with the dog later... I wasn't trying to scare her if I did...
Idk. I spend nearly every moment with others. Constantly being needed or texted or whatever. I need a break…
It sounds like overstimulation maybe?
Dogs forgive easily. Don’t worry. <3
Yeah, overstimulation for sure .. I'm glad you can relate. I just... I hope you can get a break. You can take all the time you need with me at least.
Heh, that's true. I made up with her already. She got some cuddles and hot dog treats
I’m getting a break soon. My mom is making sure of that, because of my mental health.
You’re stuck with me. Like an octopus on your face. ;)
Awww see??? She loves you! Dogs don’t really hold grudges. Hehe <3
I'm really glad to hear that! Make sure to actually relax on your break. 😉
Bwaha, yes. I'm honestly really glad that I am.
Heh, true. I have to be careful with Rosie though... She's not been treated well by people before, and it's obvious.
What is relax? ;)
How come?
How do you know?
Relax is that thing. You know, that concept... It's slipping me... 😅 Maybe it's just an abstract notion created by people who actually have time on their hands. But seriously, you better relax. 😁
I dunno what I'd do without ya. 😊 I'm lucky to know you.
How I know? Well... She shows all kinds of signs. Anyone raising their voice makes her shrink and move away, and she'll act like we're going to hit her. (She has never been hit by us). Certain profanities being heard in any context make her look really sad and worried. And then there's lighters... She acts like she's absolutely horrified of them. It's also worth noting that she actually likes being held and cuddled in ways that she can't move out of it - most dogs don't like that. Also, there's the gratefulness. She looks surprised and like she's about to cry from being happy, still, after years of having her, when I do things like get on her level and gently explain things or when I tuck her into her bed.
Hi :)
I’m still here. Remind me to respond later when I have more time <3
Lol ok. Remindo
My heart hurts.
What's wrong?
I had a bit of a breakdown today…
All I want is for someone to stay.
What happened? I want that for you too. Sorry, I've been really sick...
I’m just always lonely.
Awww are you ok??? :(
I understand that feeling ..
Not really. 😅 I am low on sleep, not hydrated enough... (Because I had to come to work, to work the hardest day of the year without my coworker to help me) And now my throat is sore, feel tired, a bit nauseated... Ugh. I'm on day 4, of this. It started mild, got worse and it was even worse yesterday.. today is up and down
Rest <3
I did. Now I'm at work again. 😫 It's moved to headache sneezing and coughing now. But I keep snacking, I'm really hungry, which is generally a good sign...
Yeah, I tend to eat less when I’m sick.
I started doing no-sugar today. It’s HARD on Christmas Eve XD
These semi-constant migraines are making me crazy :(
My appetite was higher yesterday... Ugh, it's worse again today.
Lol, no sugar is indeed hard right now .. I had some European chocolates. They were pretty good
Sorry to hear it, does anything help your migraines?
And how's your Christmas? Mine was pretty nice, and I was over gifted. Mostly socks... 😅
What do you think caused it? I’ve had a sore throat for days.
Ooh, which ones? What’s the name??
Meds. Haven’t figured out the triggers yet, which is frustrating.
Slow and quiet. Mom gave me books, and I vacuumed her car <3
Why so many socks???
I dunno, it's probably a cold... I still have it ..
I dunno. Half of them were marzipan chocolates though. I ate quite a few already. 😅
Hmmm, I'm glad that meds help, but triggers can be difficult to pinpoint
Aww, that sounds like a nice Christmas. We didn't do very much more. Just a little gift exchange... I cleaned up after the Christmas lasagna.
Dude, I dunno... I needed like a pack.. not 3. And she got me some that I don't even really like. 😅
Merry Christmas. <3
You too!
Happy Festivus. ;)
I had to look it up, I never really watched Seinfeld 😅
I wish I’d never watched Seinfeld, it was so dumb. Lol
Lol, it seemed very .. low effort.
Yep. And I hate laugh tracks.
Same. 😫 I think those are slowly fazing out... Maybe ..
Toreaannnnnn I’m sickkkkkk… Did you get me sick from across the internet??? Hehe
Lol, I hope not. Though I haven't been wearing a mask while typing. I should probably sanitize my phone... I'm feeling significantly better today, not 100% but maybe at least 90%
Stop sneezing on your phone lol
Lol, I at least didn't do that. I sneezed on other things though... I had to clean up a few messes with that. I wish I was exaggerating
Ew lol
I’m still alive. Promise. <3
Good, you better be. 😁
Trying to feel better. :)
I definitely want that for you. I think it'll work. 😊
Getting SO much reading done. <3
Nice!, whatcha reading? I'm reading Star Bringer by Tracy Wolff and Nina Croft. It might be the smoothest and most entertaining read I've ever seen.
One was Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Heheh, nice. I don't know Mrs. Frisby, but I read the original secret of nimh when I was in 1st grade or kindergarten
I am so lonely… so sick of being single. I want to date so bad… and it’s so elusive.
I wish I could give good advice there. 😅 I don't want you to have to feel so lonely though
My heart hurts. So much.
Well, hey, it's a new year... Perhaps a new possibility will open up?
Pfft. Nah. Men suck.
How about a possibility for something cooler than men?
What’s cooler than men???
Snowmen. 😂 I dunno, maybe it would help to have something totally new in your life that resonates.
A new man???
I guess... 😅 If that's where you're really at. Maybe there's a different way to meet someone... Do you ever look up local events to try?
Pfft yeah, they’re either library events (always old people and children), or they cost money, or they’re lame lol
I know whatcha mean... We have some good ones, but maybe one a month. Still, there is stuff like the small fairs and farmers markets
Tor?
Yesh?
I’m hurting
I am here. Hugs what's wrong?
It’s not something I can share…
It's ok... I'll listen to anything I can about it. I'm here for you. ❤️
Just… life. I can’t really explain… Just sadness.
I've been feeling sadness too. Lots of trouble dealing with my darker thoughts too
What’s wrong?
Eh, been going into weird anxious episodes where I can't stop talking to myself and suggesting to myself that things happened differently than my memories. I've been sleep deprived again though, so maybe it has a lot to do with thah
So you’re going to bed early tonight, right? ;)
Happened differently?
Yeah, I pretty much have to. Though I was half asleep at my desk for the past hour, listening to horror stories. 😁
Yeah, like, something keeps trying to tell me that certain things happened different than I know they did. It's annoying.
Don’t do that. Lol
What do you think is causing that?
I made appointments for therapy and such today. Are you proud of me? <3
Lol, why shouldn't I? It's so relaxing. 😊
I think I ended up with an excess of anxiety from just dealing with constantly having to do stuff. It's been a rough few weeks
I am so proud of you. ❤️ That's some really important stuff done. By the way, did you ever get that break from your caretaking and everything?
How???
Take a vacation?
Thank you <3 Hopefully this one works. I’ve had a lot of mid to awful ones…
What’s a break?
I dunno. 😅 I like horror stories by default, but I've also been through stuff like that too... It should probably trigger me, but it doesn't for some reason.
I need a vacation, but it's probably going to be close to half a year before I can.
Yeah, no kidding, same here. I hold that this one works too. ❤️
Dude, your mom was giving you a break from stuff at home wasn't she? O_O
Maybe it’s relatable.
Going to Zimbabwe? France? Antarctica????
Hey hey, be nice lol! And yes. It’s partially me putting way too many expectations onto myself.
It is to an extent, but I think I like it for a different reason. The people in these stories get to live to tell the tale, and usually without actually being robbed or physically harmed.
Lol, interesting lineup. I'm probably going to Vegas this time actually
Lol, please tell me you at least got to relax a little. 😁
You like true happy stories?
Cool! Why Vegas?? Don’t gamble all your money away lol
What is this word? Relax? Hehe
Heheh, sure. I'm not sure if those are necessarily happy, but they usually end well.
Friends are going, and I've never been to Vegas. 😁 If I do any gambling at all, it will be so that I don't look weird while exploring casinos.
You must learn that word. 😜
Well, don’t gamble a lot then. Just occasionally. With small amounts. Lol
Noooooo there is stuff to be doneeeee lol
Heh, that's the idea. I'll be wasting more money on food and drink. 😜
Oh really, like what?
