Health

Well, it's still pretty crummy.  I'm still trying different things - right now I'm looking into food intolerances and it's effects on the skin.  I'm on a gluten and dairy free diet.  Eliminated as much sugar as possible too.  My digestion is tons better and I believe I've had intolerances since I was a kid and never knew until now.  But, although it fixed many other problems, my skin is still the same - dry, cracked, in pain.  I'm also trying enzymes and increasing my intake of Omega fatty acids. 

It really sucks because I leave my house like once a month.  I have to sit here in loose clothing otherwise my skin hurts.  When I go out any minute changes in weather effects my skin.  It's horrible.  And it doesn't help that I have a family get-together in December at Disneyland - I just hope I don't feel miserable there.

I feel like I'm dumping this all on you, but it explains why I've been so absent.  When I feel bad, I tend to just get all introverted, and don't like to tell people my problems.  I'm only telling you now because I've missed you all and feel bad about just falling off the face of the forum. 

Hair

Because I'm so preoccupied with health and keeping up with work, I haven't paid attention to my hair.  I'm in dire need of a trim - I want to get 3 inches cut off.  But like I said, it hurts to wear clothes and walk the couple blocks to the salon.  And I'm also self-concious of my skin when it's all flakey, and I don't like going to the salon when I feel like that.  Isn't that rediculous?  I need to get over it - I really need that trim!   

I also have not colored my roots in 6 months, I think.  I've lost track.  So my hair at the roots is black, a lighter brown/red in the mid-lengths (from the one process color), and light brown at the bottom (from the two process color).  At least the sections are wide enough that it gradiates kind of naturally.  I don't know if I'll get the roots retouched now.  I think "I'm over" coloring. 

Other Things

Other than that, I got a sewing machine for my birthday that I have yet to use.  I'll have to ask you guys for tips!  I've never sewn before.

I'm so sorry things have been so tough for you.  It's ok to come and dump on us here - we're strong - we can take it.  Letting it out can help you feel better.

Good luck and let us know how things are going.

Hi all,
As I mentioned in the thread about the gross condom hair ties, life has been crazy lately.  Very bipolar-like - very up and down.  

As you know, I've been dealing with my health problems which is still on-going.  Things were pretty even-keel for a while - just working, resting, and I picked up a new hobby - sewing.  Then about six months ago, my bf and I decided we needed a vacation.  I haven't had on in like 10 years so I was excited!  We got our flight and accomodations booked and were ready to go.  

Then my mom fell and broke her hip, and my dad had a stroke.  All within a month of each other.  It was stressful then - trying to make it down to San Diego and make sure I could meet their needs the best I could from afar.  They are both better now.

Then, we found a great deal on a condo and bought our first home.  We moved in last month.  Joy Joy!

THEN, the week before vacation, my grandmother died.  She lived in the Philippines, and I didn't know her very well, so I was more sad for my dad than for myself.  BUT, then I also found out my best friend from grade school died several years ago and I never knew - here I was sending her emails all this time.  I had started wondering why I never heard back, and started to ask around about her.  I was pretty devastated.  

At this point, I had made myself physically ill from the stress.  I didn't want to go on vacation, but it was paid for non-refundable.  We thought it would do me some good, so we went.  It was okay - I was sick for the first half, but I did have a good time.  This was just last week.

Now I'm back, and we're doing a server migration for work this weekend which has been in the works for the last 10 months.  I'm just trying to focus and get it over with so I can start creating my friend's memorial page.  

So it's been a lot of up and down, but I really haven't had time to absorb any one of these situations.  Which is good, because I'm not overcome with depression which would really screw everything up.  I'm just taking it one thing at a time.

As far as my hair!  Well, I've been neglecting it.  I'm in need of a trim, and I have about 4 inches of roots.  LOL  I haven't done an ACV rinse in ages.  But, I've found this great shampoo and conditioner that leaves very little buildup - I haven't had to switch brands as often to get rid of buildup.  It's by Max Green Alchemy - and they make a great lip balm too.  

http://www.maxgreenalchemy.com/

I really miss you guys!  I'm hoping I'll have more time to hang out on the board when things blow over.


PS - I fixed my gallery link - it got changed to a different server.  I still have to add two hairsticks I picked up from Kauai last week.  One is made of Koa wood. 

khrome wrote on Nov 14^th, 2007 at 3:03pm:



I am very sorry for your loses and I hope things get better for you.

Jerry

Thanks BB, and Angel Spun!  Thanks Jerry, and nice to meet you!

Oh, I forgot to mention about the hairstick gallery..  I used to have a lot of info posted about the materials used in each stick, when I bought it, from where, who the artist was, etc. but those custom fields are no longer a feature in this version of Gallery!  I'm bummed about that because that was what made the pics interesting.  Ah well, maybe I can somehow get a backup from the admin so I can put them in the description field of the pics.

Krome - maybe the Wayback Machine can help you find the information so you can re-enter it?