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Enjoy the journey

Every day, I say as I wake up, Today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive. I have a precious human life, And I’m not going to waste it. -Dalai Lama

Time is just flying!

I was so proud of myself cause I had something to do every night last week that wasn’t doctor-related. Book club, a wine class, a spoken word event, and had a friend over for dinner. I thought I’d be exhausted but it was very nourishing to have reasons to leave the house.

We are trying to take advantage of the free weekends in which Jeremy doesn’t work to go to the places in Oregon we haven’t seen yet. It’s a big state, so there are many, but we had a fun adventure last weekend in which we tried to go to Ashland, in the southwestern corner. It’s bit of a haul at 3.5 hours, but Adobe was closed on Monday so we had the extra day. The hope was to dispersed camp somewhere along the way, but we discovered that there is still a couple feet of snow everywhere so everything was closed! Zie was such a trooper. It was a gorgeous drive, as we made our way from high desert, where we are, through the mountains, the rainforest and rain shadow. We got to putz around Ashland, which was beautiful and found a gluten free bakery! We continued driving, and Jeremy was getting frustrated, and my butt and stroke-hip was starting to hurt, and we found a lodge that had one dog-friendly room left.

Then Sunday, we continued driving east and found a huge lake with a campsite that was open that had a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains and did a 4 mile hike in sunshine 65 degree weather! We were apparently supposed to be pampered Saturday night. Another lesson in being present and enjoying the journey.

We have also been taking advantage of the longer days of sunlight, which I love. Spring is here!

On a medical front, I had my annual physical this week which went well. I made an appt to learn more about a hearing device that doesn’t require the drilling into the skull, though it doesn’t sound like my insurance will cover it so I may have to cancel. I also had blood work for the endocrinologist and my TSH and tumor markers are stable!

This is a huge relief. She is going to reduce my thyroid replacement dosage again just slightly because my tsh is still low and I’m having night sweats. Fingers crossed this is right one. I think this is about the 10th try in the last 16 months, so apparently my body is even pickier than Goldilocks. We’ll get there eventually.

I also had a reckoning with my body. I had a moment in which I was lamenting about getting older and how my body is changing and then I realized just how much of a gift I was given to be able to continue through the aging process! I know it’s only going to get harder, but I made a pact with myself that every time I noticed something new, I would be grateful for all that this vessel has endured for me and embrace the journey (yet another lesson). We all want to ‘stay young’ and keep our ‘beauty,’ but what if the true beauty is the wisdom we attain? I don’t want to dye my hair or tuck my tummy or whatever other ritual culture is pushing on me. I want to enjoy the world with the body I have through the years that I have it! I spent so long fighting my body, I think it’s time to embrace the aches, dark circles, wrinkles, cellulite, etc. cause it is all a sign of being alive, and I will take that any day over the alternative.

It’s a practice, like everything else that comes with growing and aging.

Lastly, I love podcasts while driving and so I want to recommend that you all listen to the below. Please go into it with an open mind and heart, as it will entirely blew my mind. Honestly, at least listen to episodes 1-3 and even if you don’t agree or don’t like it, I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’m completely fascinated even though I have no connection to any of this.

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