Well, the state of my mental health is as good as it ever was I suppose (shuddup!). Yesterday I enjoyed this view from the Arizona floating bar and it gave me a peaceful, easy feeling.
The physical health seems to be a bit of a mixed bag at the moment. I did sleep through the night for the first time in a week and achieved a sleep score of 73, as measured by my Fitbit. I began the week in the 40’s, so it is good to be trending upwards. But my resting heart rate is at 77 instead of the mid-60’s which is my normal. And my blood pressure is in the low 140’s, up from the normal for me low 130’s. I’m maintaining my weight at just under my 200-pound goal.
Oh, and I haven’t vaped since last year, which makes it over a week now. I didn’t quit vaping (yet) because I think it is a danger to my health. In some respects, I think vaping can be helpful in opening up my COPD damaged lung passages, and at least one study seems to confirm this. The reason I stopped vaping was in an effort to deal with this latest episode of bronchitis. I’ve recently started using vape juice I purchased locally instead of importing it from the USA and I’m unsure of the quality of the contents. So, I’m taking a break to see what impact if any that has on my breathing. Oddly enough, I haven’t missed vaping as much as I thought I would. I had previously reduced my nicotine level so low I’m probably no longer addicted. So, we’ll see what the future holds as to whether I start again.
No coughing fits today or last night, so it could be I’ve turned the corner on the bronchitis attack. I still feel very tired and lethargic. I actually aborted my morning hike halfway through because I felt like shit. Came home and took a nap instead. I have the Hash this afternoon and I’m a bit worried. Even climbing the slight incline on the street up to my house leaves me panting. God only knows how I’ll deal with a mountain. Well, I ain’t gonna be no hero, so if I ain’t feelin’ it, I ain’t climbin’ it.
But enough about me! I’m still finding funny ass shit on the internet to keep me amused. Even the Soleimani stuff is still going strong…
Alright, wish me luck at the Hash. Or call an ambulance. One of those.
A serene sunset, indeed. Might be a good candidate for a “last look” if one were on one’s deathbed. What other photos of yours do you think might qualify for that honor? You’ve got quite a few gorgeous ones.
Time to go see Dr Rest. Enter a 64 hour lock down see if you come up smiling. Couldn’t hurt.
Thanks, Kev. That’s definitely my favorite so far. Someone else asked me if I was the photographer, which I took as a left-handed compliment–better than my normal work. As a man in my mid-60s, I try to avoid thinking about my deathbed–that’s the last thing I want to see! 🙂 But to answer your question, the one I took of the sun’s rays hitting the water is also a favorite.
Dan, you are the second person to suggest I take a break from walking and just chill until I feel better. Since Dr. Rest is so highly recommended I might just give him a try and see what happens. Thanks!