daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
My exercise journal is really starting to fill up! I snapped this photo because we’re heading out on a little vacation, and I don’t want to bring the journal along. This way I’ll still know what exercises I should be doing. (I like to switch things up and alternate a few of them.)
This afternoon I went to the lab to get my blood drawn. My dermatologist ordered the test to see if it might reveal any clues about the cause of my eczema.
I was a little nervous because I’m pretty squeamish when it comes to things like this, but it actually went really well. The person who drew my blood found a vein on my arm that wasn’t in that super sensitive spot near the inside of the elbow, which made the whole process a lot easier. It barely hurt at all!
Now we just wait and see if the results offer any helpful insights.
Last month I started a fitness tracker in my notebook. I have been logging activities like neck stretches, weights, sit-ups, and running in my Notion journal, but having everything in one view is really helpful for seeing my overall activity. It also makes it easy to spot when I need a rest day and to keep track of how many reps I do or how many miles I run. Very useful!
I’ve been going out for runs more often lately, and it’s been really great. The weather has been beautiful, too. Today, we had some lovely cloud formations that eventually turned into a big storm later in the evening. Fortunately, our property wasn’t damaged, but the storm was definitely intense!
Lately, I’ve been struggling to get any decent sleep due to a pretty severe flare-up of eczema. The constant itching and discomfort make it nearly impossible to rest, and it’s really taking a toll on my energy.
Meanwhile, I watch my cats curl up and drift off into deep, peaceful naps without a care in the world. I can’t help but feel a little envious. They make sleep look so effortless, while I’m wide awake at 3 a.m., wishing for even a few uninterrupted hours.
It’s amazing how something as simple as rest can feel so out of reach when you’re dealing with chronic skin issues. Here’s hoping for better nights ahead. In the meantime, I’ll keep learning from the masters of relaxation. 😸
