May 20, 2022At It Again…AgainAlmost exactly a year ago, I started this blog. My migraines made working out consistently a big challenge. Since then, I have gone through several medications. I found one that worked, then my insurance wouldn’t cover it. Then, I tried other meds that insurance would cover - but they didn’t…2 min read2 min read
Jun 13, 2021Check In — Saturday, June 12, 2021Check In — Saturday, June 12, 2021 8/8 Forgive me, Father, for it has been five days since my last check in. I was out for the count this week. My migraine hit a level it hasn’t hit since I started Emgality. But slowly it’s become less and less effective…2 min read2 min read
Jun 8, 2021Check In Monday, June 7, 2021Check In Monday, June 7, 2021 8/8 Today I almost fell off the wagon completely. I was busy all day with the dentist and prepping for the company meeting tonight. I was tired from waking up before I got enough sleep. My head was killing me. But then, I was…2 min read2 min read
Jun 7, 2021Check In Sunday, June 6, 2021Arlo is 15 today! What a good old man. I’m gonna take the day off. Feels like the longest week ever. My head has been worse and worse all week. I hope it’s a sign of my body changing in a good way. Probably just a sign of migraines. More tomorrow…1 min read1 min read
Jun 6, 2021Check In Saturday, June 5th, 2021I have not been feeling good. Freaking migraines. Freaking suck. Still, I woke up this morning before 9am. Truth be told, I did linger in bed for quite awhile. Luxuriously. I needed it. Lots of stress free activities today. Overall, I’ve taken a very lazy day. No work for work…2 min read2 min read
Jun 5, 2021Check In Friday, June 4, 2021Woke up late because I went to bed late. Soooo, of course, breaking one rule leads to another… But, it was worth it. Last night, Jon and I watched Bo Burnham’s special and just had a nice evening together after two weeks with no weekend breaks. But it was so…2 min read2 min read
Jun 4, 2021Check In Thursday, June 37/8 Score Today! Today I crashed from how busy I’ve been the past couple weeks. It was actually harder to follow my rules than when I was busy. I didn’t want to do ANYTHING today. I still need to think about whether or not I’m going to give myself off…2 min read2 min read
Jun 3, 2021Check in for June 1 & 2The past two days have been really extra busy AND bad headache days. BUT — both days I hit all 8 goals! I decided on check in for today as well as yesterday. I have already learned it will be easier to update at the end of the same day…3 min read3 min read
Jun 2, 2021Check in for May 31, 2021Full report on Day #1– Not a bad start! 7/8 for following the rules. Thanks to everyone who subscribed and who let me know they are interested in joining in some way! I’m very excited to have folks to share this process! I posted the rules that I set for…2 min read2 min read
Jun 2, 2021The 8 Simple RulesHere are my 8 Rules of Self-Care. I have set these rules based on where I am now in each of these areas, and making on the slightest changes to start. SLEEP I have been chronically sleep deprived for…forever maybe? I have never had healthy sleep habits. If you have kids…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
