February 2010
Hi.
It’s 9pm and I am in a state of peace and tranquility. I ran 5k this evening, had a hearty meal and currently have Vangelis playing in the background. I am feeling very thankful at the moment.
This past month has been amazing. I quit smoking (again) 4 or 5 weeks ago… I have been going to the gym 5-6 times a week.
The difference in my mental and physical state is phenomenal. I feel so alive at the moment. I am eating very well as a result of this new regime. I wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to fight another day.
So, I mentioned last month that I was going to attend a volunteer’s orientation day with THT. Well I did attend and I loved it.
The facilitator was great and the attendees were all so positive and open. I have sent off my application form so hopefully I will get accepted as a Media Spokesperson for THT… If I lived closer to London I would sign up for more – living in Berkshire as I do opportunities are limited. On the plus side I will be speaking to my local support group to see how I can help out there.
I have also written an article for the U+ magazine; I think that is due to be published in March. I keep trying to shoehorn myself into the Trust – one day I’ll succeed and get a full time job with them!
I closed last months diary on a negative note regarding my NHS experiences.
I am happy to report that my subsequent appointment went well and I have another appointment on the 10th March with the HCV nurse to discuss treatment options. At this stage it would be foolish of me to speculate on how this appointment will pan out.
I would like to start treatment sooner rather than later. The reason for this is that I understand that HIV is harder to treat in people who are HCV+.
As far as I am concerned if I can get rid of the HCV now when the time comes, as it inevitably will, to start meds for the HIV then my body will be better equipped to cope. Hence the new healthier me! I want to be in the best possible shape I can be – mentally, physically and emotionally. Healthy body; healthy mind.
In case you are wondering, Mr. A. and I parted ways at the beginning of Jan. I was quite upset about the split to begin with. Looking back on it now the relationship was doomed to failure from the get go. As much I wanted it to work we were both approaching things from different angles. As with all of my ex’s I am still in touch with Mr. A. and hope that we remain firm friends in the future.
Another month gone by. This time next month I will be packing boxes; I am moving closer to my family and work. No more driving up and down the M4 on a daily basis. I cannot begin to describe how happy that makes me.
To quote on of my comedy heroes Ron Burgundy – Stay Classy!
