archives for: health
May-25-2008
Sober Wedding
I was a kinda concerned that this was such a hard choice
At friends Lisa and Nelson's wedding, I enjoyed every beat-pulsing, beef-eating, chocolate-devouring, smile-inducing moment … blind, stinking sober!
Mar-16-2008
Not Really Lost, but Very Confused
Where the hell am I and how did I get here?
About an hour into the drive I see a strange bridge before me. The radio is still struggling to deliver the U2 marathon on Q-104.3…
Dec-31-2007
Resolutions for 2008
A year of continued change over and the new one needs more
2007 saw continued change in my life but much of it was a product of momentum. Now is the time to look at the changes needed ahead.
Oct-17-2007
An Ultimatum
To insure I stay on the high road, I need to threaten myself
There's only one day left to my Detox Count Up and in order to make sure I keep my life in a carefully balanced state of moderation, I'm giving myself an ultimatum.
Oct-04-2007
Beer Pressure
I’m getting a weird mix of reactions to my detox
I know some people think it’s strange for me to stop drinking for a month. To those who think this is silly or easy or (worse) stupid … you can go screw. And you won’t be invited to my ‘Falling Off the Wagon’ party either.
Sep-28-2007
Sobriety Nightmare
I was attacked by a giant octopus and thrown from the pool…
I woke up in mid smash on my berber covered hardwood floor thankful for the thick padding beneath. I saw it coming and could still feel the sting from that octopus or whatever it was. Dazed a little I started to laugh…
Sep-24-2007
Oh the Pain
Now there’s nothing to buffer the aches of my poor living
It’s been two years since I last took a month off from drinking. There was one aspect of the journey that I completely forgot about. The lack of pain suppressing fluids in my bloodstream leaves me vulnerable…
Sep-23-2007
My Detox Count Up
Breaking the booze, butts and bad food cycle
You may have noticed the ‘count up’ at the top of my site. And you may have asked, “What’s this?” Simply put, the time had come for me to get a bigger wagon. I kept falling off the old one.
Jun-09-2007
Two Oh! Five?
Please tell me this scale is broken!
There comes a time in everyone's life when they realize the need for living healthier. Sometimes the catalyst is drastic like a heart attack. Other times it's a series of little things that lead to the revelation.
Dec-17-2006
No More Drinking on the Job
But first a disclaimer to my freelance clients…
Please don't let the title of this article worry any of you who depend on me for various pretty designs and time sensitive production. When I refer to drinking on the job, I mean specifically those times when I'm on assignment as a writer and/or photographer chasing down all the fun at night. After all, one of the main reasons I got into that was to party more. However, it's becoming a detriment.
May-02-2006
I'm a Failed Quitter
Turning a bad thing into a good thing
I've been trying to quit smoking since an unfortunate relapse over ten years ago. The fact that I have tried and failed so many times is something I've come to terms with recently. Ironically, these continual and unfortunate failures may actually wind up being what helps me over the hurdle once and for all.
Jan-14-2006
Damned Asthma!
I've suffered from asthma for most of my life. And yes, I know that my history as a smoker was not the best fit with such a condition (to say the least). However, it has been somewhat under control for many years now. Aside from the occasional shortness of breath or coughing spell, I've not been on any medication since my early twenties.