Week one of controlling my diet on purpose again! And I’m UP one pound.
It happens. Eric pointed out that the calories I was using for bicycling might be too high. That would hurt because I ate every one of those calories as exercise earned treats. Water can throw things off. Food in the belly throws it off. Oh well.
My car has a new clutch and now I’m stalling it again. It’s a pleasure to drive as long as I think about where the friction point is on the new clutch. Hurray. The repair was painfully expensive though.
My friend did her self exams and found a lump. It’s been a very stressful month for her and her husband but the lump is now out and we’re all waiting for the results of the lab test. There’s likely to be some chemotherapy for her just to make sure that everything is gone. So, hurray! And eek. We got to share food with them and give hugs.
My contribution to Folding@Home, the super computer system that does some cancer research is cooking along. With all the computers I’ve got, I’m running their software. Each machine does about a days worth of work, then sends it in. Out of 1,629,397 people who’ve ever run the software, I’m up to position #182,187 and still cranking higher. Let me know if you want to donate spare computer time too. I’ll give ya a hand getting set up. It’s easy.
The American Cancer Society is once again getting my donations for the work they do. There’s a small mix up but they’re working on it. Personally, I want my donation to go to researching cures because science is the only way our species can defeat this challenge.
I’m trying out a new blood draw lab. With my new insurance, my PCP wants too much money every month for the blood draws. They’re convenient but not That convenient.
The folks at Troy Bike Rescue helped me get my ten-speed bike riding like a bike again. The front sprocket left that distinctive grease stain on my right pant leg. Bell makes helmets in my size (hurray!) but it’s a bicycle helmet, not the motorcycle helmet that I wish it was. Amazon got it out to me this week.
In my research, bicycle helmets are designed to protect you from a fall from 6 feet. That’s all. And uncontrolled fall from standing up. Helpful, but not nearly enough when compared to cars. Happily, most of my commute will be down a bike trail. Friday, I should be able to try it out. It doesn’t fit my lifestyle for everyday but once or twice a week would be nice.
Bell makes helmets in my size (hurray!) but it’s a bicycle helmet, not the motorcycle helmet that I wish it was. Amazon got it out to me this week.
