Fallen Feathers

Hey, I have a not great esophagus

2019-03-28T04:30:25Z

So hi. It's been a while and I'm not doing great. I have GI health problems, Barrett's esophagus, eosinophillic esophagitus (EoE) and acute gastritus. And if I don't take care of them then it could turn into cancer. Right now I'm on a severely restricted diet + omeprazole. In three months that might change a bit to a different restricted diet and maybe a different medicine. And then maybe once again to a different diet for just the EoE.

Let me tell you, this diet is terrible. I feel like I can't eat anything, which isn't exactly true but isn't far off. I can basically eat the intersection of paleo and pescatarian, minus a bunch of other stuff randomly, like tomatoes, peas, and mint. And caffeine and alcohol, of course. It makes meal planning horrible, and that was already a chore that basically gave me hives to begin with. I'm hungry a lot of the time and I'm in caffeine withdrawal. Monday I had the terrible headache and poor vision, and since then I've been having the mood issues.

The one good thing is that aquestrian has been amazingly supportive. She's been right with me the entire time, and has been great about helping with meal planning and keeping my spirits up. <3

I'm just angry and sad and frustrated.

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Seven life lessons from Junpei

2018-11-08T17:50:57Z

Junpei was with me for sixteen years, a constant presence during so many ups and downs. He had a, er, strong personality and so I'd like to share some of his lessons.

1) Set high expectations for yourself, live up to them, and be vaguely disappointed that others aren't. Love them anyway.
2) Stolen water tastes better.
3) Let people make over you but only until it makes you uncomfortable. Clearly tell them to back the fuck off as soon as that happens.
4) Comfort people who are sick or sad.
5) Annoy people who are working when they could be doing something else. Like getting you a glass of water.
6) Help the younger generation live up to their potential. They'll need it.
7) Always expect and give respect.

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I'm here!

2018-10-25T04:17:01Z

Well, its been a rough 30 hours since I moved my account over, but I'm here. Only a decade or so late, but still. More later when I'm not exhausted and wrung out.

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