In April it became difficult to walk thanks to gout (see the post below for details). That physical ailment affected me psychologically. I declined offers to see friends and I became a recluse.
Fortunately, a few weeks ago the gout subsided. Yay! Now I must claw my way back to doing things outside - long walks at night in near 100 degree heat with Cujo - and reengage my brain. The mental challenge has proven more difficult than the physical challenge.
I have a goal of posting to this blog regularly moving forward. This creative outlet is what I need to reinvigorate my mind.
There is much to write about what's wrong in my world but today is not the day to address that. Instead I'll highlight a shocker:
No alcohol, no caffeine and basically a low-carb diet have helped me reach a weight I haven't seen since 1992.
Hmm. The pic upload feature isn't working. The news: I weighed in at 165 pounds (75 KG).
Goals:
Talk to people I have been putting off, post to the blog every day, and take the steps to return to America.
