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Well, it’s been 6 days since I’ve wrote. I’d be upset with myself, but I know it’s not that serious.

I’ve been surprisingly busy and not as depressed as I thought I’d be. Vitamin D and Jesus help that.

I’ve barely left the house in the past week. Last Friday, I got Mediterranean food with my family minus my sister. Then, a good friend and I went to a women’s event at our church. It was refreshing. Not good for my foot though, as standing and sitting normally make it sore. We both decided to start doing the “Bible in a year” class our church is offering. I just received mine in the mail. It’s beautiful. I know doing this will be great for my relationship with the Lord. 

Saturday I went to brunch with two college friends. We sat and talked for hours. This is something I realized I love doing. I love sitting and just talking with people, especially somewhere where there’s unlimited coffee, such as breakfast places. We caught up, reminisced, and discussed the future and potential plans.

Then, roll around to the hell that was Saturday night and Sunday. I got viciously nauseous Saturday night. Next thing I knew, at 1AM into Sunday I was vomitting up everything I ate the previous day. Sunday was spent barely being able to keep my eyes open and moreover move. It was thankfully a 24 hour virus as I felt almost normal the next day. Still pretty nauseous yesterday. Thankfully my foot has been great, or else that would have been much more uncomfortable.

I also started another period yesterday. Third one, 32 day cycle. It’s heavy as can be, too, almost to the point where I wonder if it’s normal. Thank goodness I finally made an OBGYN appointment that is tomorrow. I’m meeting with an NP which is also kind of cool. I haven’t been to an OBGYN since I was 18 or 19... yikes.

I also have my fourth post-op appointment tomorrow. I’m praying to be put into a shoe and to be cleared to go back to the gym. I’m visiting my boyfriend Sunday night and would like to go to the gym with him again. I miss weights and weight lifting. My at home non-weight bearing pilate-type workouts are getting a bit hold. They’re tough as can be, and I know I am getting stronger with them, but it’s not the same. I was made for the barbell and weights. I have some basic goals for the next three months with fitness. Mostly to get my strength back to where it was, and improve my muscle tone. I also want to go to physical therapy for my foot and left leg. Eventually, I’ll get more specific with my goals as the year goes on and my leg/foot recovers. I feel like this break from the gym will definitely make me hungry to be focused and dedicated to the gym.

However, I don’t want the gym to be central. My main goal in life in general is to get closer to the Lord. But, I know that can resonate to all areas of life. And I know it won’t always be pretty or perfect. It takes conscious effort and a lot of time, sacrifice. I don’t want to sacrifice my time with the Lord for the gym, or prepping my food. Therefore, I need to manage my time better. 

I’d like to write tomorrow. Mostly because I have so much to say. I’m catching up on a lot of school reading today, and practicing my physical assessment. I also cleaned my room for the first time since surgery. It felt nice to do so. I plan on working out today, too.