Personal Quote:
(1) You have to get over yourself someday. Why not now? (2) I do not have a sleep problem! It is not my fault I live on a planet with a 24 hour day.
About Me:
I am a 62 years old hermit in the middle of my third childhood. I have been a musician, sculptor, model maker, web designer, restaurant manager, poet, history buff, longshoreman, foodie and much more.
I had been laid up for a long period of time because of an accident. Too much inactivity, food and genetic predisposition led to me becoming a type 2 diabetic. Denial became acceptance, and what first looked like an affliction now seems to be an opportunity to lead a better life.
Personal Goals:
Mainly to do nothing which will earn me a ticket to the Springer or Maury Show. To live, learn, love and be healthy. Get all the material I have been gathering into a series of books.
Favorite Music:
Blues, Jazz, Rock, Zydeco, World, Classical, Mahala Rae Banda, Max Rabbe and the Palast Orchestra
Favorite Movies:
Too many to list. Usually the one I am watching at any given moment.
Favorite TV Shows
Bill Moyers and Company, Charlie Rose, Burn Notice, Breaking Bad, Dexter, My Name is Earl, Chopped, The Colony, Rachael Maddow Show, MI-5, True Blood, Nova, Frontline, America's Test Kitchen, Sherlock
Favorite Books:
Too many to list. Usually the one I am reading now. "Winner Takes All Politics".
It was a shock to find out that I had become a type 2 diabetic. The doctor gave me a blood glucose meter, showed me how to load it, but not much else. I was clueless and needed to be armed with some facts. Frustrated I began searching for the information I required to begin managing my diabetes. It made me reexamine my diet and lifestyle. I needed to get a handle on my intake of carbohydrates and calories.
I found the resources to find out what was in the food I ate. At first I tried to keep track of my intake in my head, which lead to some problems. I was unable to see the shape of my eating patterns. I had information going to waste, and I needed to harness it.
For me the best way to do this was starting a diary of what I ate each day. It has been a learning process, and the process has been a bit time consuming. The results have been worth the effort. I have learned how to get my glucose levels back to normal again.
I have not sold anything that I have not been commissioned to produce in a long time. My illustrations have primarily been for use on my own sites. I am looking at selling collections of my aircraft for use by modelers, etc. It is a matter of figuring out how I want to present them. My main goal is to work with authors producing color plates for their books. I write but I have been reluctant to accept a book deal. It is a matter of how I would get paid. Authors have to wait and wait for royalty...
View full commentI have not sold anything that I have not been commissioned to produce in a long time. My illustrations have primarily been for use on my own sites. I am looking at selling collections of my aircraft for use by modelers, etc. It is a matter of figuring out how I want to present them. My main goal is to work with authors producing color plates for their books. I write but I have been reluctant to accept a book deal. It is a matter of how I would get paid. Authors have to wait and wait for royalty checks, illustrators get paid up front.
LC thank you so much for your comments to my recent post (which by the way isn't in regards to copperhairpin's blog post. LC just being reminded that we belong to God and HE LOVES us BIG TIME/ALL-THE-TIME is especially encouraging after all our calculations don't result in "Normal NONdiabetes" tests. Keep at it girl, HIS plans for you are still good, not to harm you but give you a hope AND A FUTURE with HIM:) PS: HE is the perfect husband:)
WOW Kathy, funny Jeremiah 29:11 is what I see every morning. :) It's posted in my bathroom in two places. Funny thing, at my last Diabetes seminar the speaker mentioned the word 'normal' and reminded us that we are normal, we just some time have blood sugars that non diabetics don't get. :)
willibee
Awake after a long nap and contemplating what to have to eat Balancing quick choices versus more labor intensive cooking. Perhaps a healthy snack and then make some "real" food.
Thanks Sally, I just write, never sure how others will take my words or meaning. Sometimes words are all we have to make sense of things. Some use them as a shield, some as a weapon, but they are best to spread feelings we might otherwise hide from our self or others. I wish you all the best in the coming year. Your friend always. Love Will
View full commentThanks Sally, I just write, never sure how others will take my words or meaning. Sometimes words are all we have to make sense of things. Some use them as a shield, some as a weapon, but they are best to spread feelings we might otherwise hide from our self or others.
I wish you all the best in the coming year. Your friend always.
All the best to you and yours Will. I agree with Sally, your words were touching. I believe because we live and breathe Diabetes, we look at things in a totally different perspective. We know not everyone approaches diagnosis the same. All we can do is share what we have learned,hope that the recipient is receptive and pray for the best. I am happy that you did get the opportunity to speak with your friend. I had a friend pass due to complications a few years ago. We had a fallen out but...
View full commentAll the best to you and yours Will. I agree with Sally, your words were touching. I believe because we live and breathe Diabetes, we look at things in a totally different perspective. We know not everyone approaches diagnosis the same. All we can do is share what we have learned,hope that the recipient is receptive and pray for the best.
I am happy that you did get the opportunity to speak with your friend. I had a friend pass due to complications a few years ago. We had a fallen out but became friends again, just not as close anymore -so months passed between speaking. I was heartbroken when I went to post a happy birthday on his F/B page to only realize he had passed months before.
willibee
Getting ready for a quiet evening at home. The weatherman is saying we may get a snow event measudred in feet after another unseasonaly warm day.
I am late with my comment. The things that you have shared are an inspiration to me. Keep it up please!! You are right that our birthdays are coming up. I am a little forgetful about yours. Is it on the 21? I am testing my memory *smile* It is a good time to learn more about this experience of aging. I know we can only do it once so it is important to do it right. I am accepting and learning to enjoy the advantages now. I am finally growing out my hair to white without vanity. The time is...
View full commentI am late with my comment. The things that you have shared are an inspiration to me. Keep it up please!! You are right that our birthdays are coming up. I am a little forgetful about yours. Is it on the 21? I am testing my memory *smile*
It is a good time to learn more about this experience of aging. I know we can only do it once so it is important to do it right. I am accepting and learning to enjoy the advantages now. I am finally growing out my hair to white without vanity. The time is right now and I do remember the beauty of white hair on my grandfather and my mother. It is part of my heritage and I am not going to give in to the pressure of hair dressers any more!! I am also feeling more comfortable with physical changes and I am trying hard not to let my vanity trip me up because I am appreciating that true worth is from the inside. Besides, I noticed that all of my peers are aging too.
I have missed you dearest friend and I hope you do not disapear again. I value you very much and you always sparkle and glow.
We share the same birthday Sally, 24 days 22 hours and 47 minutes from now, if I was counting. I have missed you my friend. You have always been one of the people here who know me. Many hug and best wishes for you and Hal.
Sally, I'm back and it is so good to read a post from you. I've moved to Illinois, left my daughter behind. I so want to write more, but will do it in a seperate post. With regard to the memory problems, STRESSSSSS. It will do it everytime. For me it's learning to stop the worrying and then I think so much better. As soon as I can, I'll either write a long note to you or call. It may take a few days, since I'm still in an upheaval with the moving. In many ways, things are better or will get...
View full commentSally, I'm back and it is so good to read a post from you. I've moved to Illinois, left my daughter behind. I so want to write more, but will do it in a seperate post. With regard to the memory problems, STRESSSSSS. It will do it everytime. For me it's learning to stop the worrying and then I think so much better. As soon as I can, I'll either write a long note to you or call. It may take a few days, since I'm still in an upheaval with the moving. In many ways, things are better or will get better. Talk more later.
As an ancient geezer my memory is on a decline. I leave myself notes. Part of it may be age some of it may being obsessed with projects. The did I or didn't I take my meds question is the one that scares me most. Sometimes I am not sure. reading the comments I am glad some of the (forgive me) old souls are still here. hugs to you and sheral. counting down to our Birthday and hope to hear from you before it happens Sally. hugs Will
View full commentAs an ancient geezer my memory is on a decline. I leave myself notes. Part of it may be age some of it may being obsessed with projects. The did I or didn't I take my meds question is the one that scares me most. Sometimes I am not sure. reading the comments I am glad some of the (forgive me) old souls are still here. hugs to you and sheral. counting down to our Birthday and hope to hear from you before it happens Sally.
Yay, I woke up at 120! I am still hoping for that under 100 mark. I was diagnosed over 1,000 so the number is not totally foreign to me -but I never want to experience what I did before. I haven't exercised lately and I feel physically fine, no feeling of illness. Maybe I'm stressed and not acknowledging it. I am hoping that my numbers are okay the rest of the day... we will see. Most important.... I forgot to mention that this is all while using my pump, I think that's what makes it...
View full commentYay, I woke up at 120! I am still hoping for that under 100 mark. I was diagnosed over 1,000 so the number is not totally foreign to me -but I never want to experience what I did before. I haven't exercised lately and I feel physically fine, no feeling of illness. Maybe I'm stressed and not acknowledging it. I am hoping that my numbers are okay the rest of the day... we will see.
Most important.... I forgot to mention that this is all while using my pump, I think that's what makes it unreal for me.
I think God has definitely watched after you. It is a miracle that you could survive 1,000!! I am glad you did well this morning and I hope it continued through the day. Sally
View full commentI think God has definitely watched after you. It is a miracle that you could survive 1,000!! I am glad you did well this morning and I hope it continued through the day.
willibee
I had my quarterly exam, BP 122/72 A1c 6.3 (better than I expected for going through the holidays judging carbs on the fly) I have survived another season ringing the bell for the Salvation Army full time. (3rd season) Getting things in order for retiring
Mood:
happy
type2
willibee
I got a call today inviting me to attend a new diabetes support group as a guest speaker. Now I need to figure out how to fill 15 minutes at the podium.
willibee
Working on dinner, baking a sweet potato, prepping the last of the home grown zuchinni for grilling and getting my aggression out by pounding out a chicken breast nice and thin to make a grilled herbed chicken paillard.
Mood:
hungry
type2
willibee
Working on dinner, baking a sweet potato, prepping zuchinni for grilling and getting my aggression out by pounding out a chicken breast nice and thin to make a grilled herbed chicken paillard.
Mood:
hungry
type2
willibee
I slept in after research and working on a new set of illustrations. Had a great dinner of tacos carnitas, salad and black beans. Contentedly sipping a dark roast and getting ready to tweak some pixels.
willibee
I slept in after research working on a new set of illustrations. HAd a great dinner of tacos carnitas, salad and black beans. Siping a dark roast and getting ready to tweak some pixels.
I have missed you Will alot. Did you ever finish the cookbook? I haven't been here as much as I use to but I am going to be. There is so much still for me to learn. I have my numbers under control lately and once in a while doing something wrong and I pay the consequences of my actions. So is life. So glad you blogged and hope you stick around. Glad you have found another pleasureable project. Sally
View full commentI have missed you Will alot. Did you ever finish the cookbook? I haven't been here as much as I use to but I am going to be. There is so much still for me to learn. I have my numbers under control lately and once in a while doing something wrong and I pay the consequences of my actions. So is life. So glad you blogged and hope you stick around. Glad you have found another pleasureable project.
Sally
It's good to hear from you my friend, I hope life is good for you. I have not worked on the book, I have only posted some on a food blog I write. Most of my time has been taken up with research, drawing and writing articles. I've missed you too, but I did celebrate a double birthday. Write me if you get a chance.. Will
View full commentIt's good to hear from you my friend, I hope life is good for you. I have not worked on the book, I have only posted some on a food blog I write. Most of my time has been taken up with research, drawing and writing articles. I've missed you too, but I did celebrate a double birthday.
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