Good news!

I haven't walked for a few days but it's not because of my knee. It's because we got a puppy, a nine week old puppy. He's a Retriever named Harley. We've only had him for a few days so we're still getting everything worked out. I think that I should be able to start walking again tomorrow though because Gabe is coming out and David has the next five days off. He'll be able to watch Harley Wednesday and Friday morning while I walk. Thursday they might be gone early to play golf so I may take that day off or go later after they get home (weather conditions permitting). We've been having some incredible hail storms. I hope to never get caught in one of those.


It's interesting but I'm not feeling bad about not walking. Don't get me wrong, I want to get out there and walk, but I'm not getting on myself about not getting out there. It's kind of stressful adapting to having a puppy in the house and I'm going to give myself a break here. I know I'll get out there, not only because I want to, but I'm looking forward to when I can bring Harley with me up to Palmer Park. It will be a great place to socialize him. Although, he's pretty social already.

I feel better when I'm walking. My knee's not hurting very much anymore. I think that getting out there and walking really helped. It's still a bit sore but not nearly as bad as it was just last week. My crown is still broke but it's not bothering me either. I have a dentist appointment next Tuesday and I'll have them take care of it then (or at least schedule it to be taken care of). The only thing that I can complain about it being tired, but I think that's my meds. I'm sleeping better through the night now that Harley is here. I still take my morning nap after meds but I don't sleep all day now. I feel like I have a purpose with Harley being here and part of that is to get out there and walk. So, I'm going to do my best to get out there and walk tomorrow and Friday for sure and maybe even Thursday.

Some good news: I'm able to wear the size 44 jeans now instead of the 46 (they are mens jeans). That's progress. I feel like I'm doing okay. I'm still eating too much junk but I'll get that under control slowly but surely. Still haven't had a soda. I was almost tempted yesterday because I was so stressed after my first day with Harley, but I thought better of it and decided to just have water and lemonade from home. I'm glad that I didn't give in to the temptor (Coke a Cola lol).

So I'm being kind to myself and also doing my best to be healthier. I'm happy with that.