Appearances, Yet Again

Appearances, Yet Again

Initially, I had my most recent photo here at the top of the page, but it's a pretty daunting sight, so I moved it down to the bottome of the page.

Believe it or not, it appears that the bloating is coming down. Check out my postings from late July and I think (hope) you will see a difference.

This week the prednisone dose is 20 mg. and 15 mgs. on alternating days.

Last week the dose was 20 mgs. daily.

People on the Street

Of course, even though the moon-face effect is coming down, my face is still -- let's face it -- pretty grotesque. So, some people still turn away from me as I pass them on the street.

And the more they turn away, the more I try to make eye contact.

I know it's mean, but I can't help it. It amazes me that both men and women show no mercy, sympathy or compassion. MyKid says they're the ones who are mean!

They see something ugly and they avert their eyes. Today, when I looked directly at one woman, she not only averted her eyes, but she turned her head away. Did she think my condition is catching?

At the suggestion of VeteranFriend, I am doing Yoga whether I have "enough" time or not. Even if it's only half an hour, and not the entire DVD I'm not using, something is better than nothing. And so, Yoga continues. Right now I'm working with a DVD for weight loss through Yoga. And do I perspire. It's a wonderful thing.

Memoir writing class continues.

Summertime Regrets

Summer is coming to an end. I really feel tremendous regret about how another summer has passed by and I haven't done all the things I hoped and planned to do -- before I got sick, of course. These activities would include bicycling, swimming, and generally being more active, and getting more sun (vitamin D).

But, this time I really do have an excuse! I've been sick.

More on this later.