R.I.P Thor

This week began really swell. I still have my new schedule and I am feeling it is safe to assume this will be a permanent position for me which has me super thrilled! Steven, if I'm correct, has finished his last week of OT. It will be nice being able to use the car again, yet the extra income will be missed.

As I said the first part of the week was great. The weather's been real nice too! However I had some blood work done on me the week before in which a lot of everything was elevated (if not too dang high!) and so they had me take another blood test to see what my blood sugar has been over the past 90 days. Dunno how they can do that, but they did and Friday was a double wammy of bad news.

Friday, after having a great day at work, I get off and read from my mom her text saying Thor had to be put down. The poor guy had Bone Cancer and was suffering. It was sad to hear but thankfully I saw him recently and knew this was bound to happen. I will miss my lovable friend when I go see my parents now, but I know he's happier where he is now.

Then immediately after reading that I listen to a voice mail saying I am diabetic. Of course I wanted to be in disbelief. I was told there was a good chance I was prediabetic, but no. Apparently my blood sugar has been elevated and I was diabetic. I still have yet to see my physician and have them look at the paper work and tell me specifically what I'm dealing with, but I am taking no risks now. I have changed the diet! Sugar free is a must now. Let alone also going for low fat (if not fat free) and mostly gluten free (limiting it to once a week that I can enjoy breads and pasta's in my diet). And it is time for me to crack down on my exercising. I have been doig so so. Like every other week for a week consistent exercise. Now I need to do at least 30 minutes of activity 6 days a week (since Sunday is a day of rest.... although it is nice to take a stroll around the neighborhood when it's sunny).

I was pretty depressed about it, but now I'm happy because I want to live and to do that I must eat as healthy as possibly. Chances are as I continue to eat healthy and exercise, I just might be able to beat the diabetes. I shall find out I'm sure, but until then, and forever more, I must be careful.

On a happier note I got to watch a movie with Jessica and Adam. They brought the Devil Wears Parada and we grilled up some chicken and burger. So yummy!

Saturday I went to an Art Walk in which I was there to draw pictures to generate donations for the Auburn Valley Humane Society. I only did 2 picture which I felt turned out pretty well. I will probably be doing more pictures next week for Pet-Palooza. I will also try to make sure I take a photo or two of my creations for you all to see :)

Then that night Steven and I took my Mum and Dad out dancing for Mother's Day. We went to the Century Ballroom off of Broadway and Pine in Seattle. We salsa danced for many hours and had a lot of fun! My feet were very tired by the end. Steven was having lots of fun spinning me around. He continues to get better though we lack consistency in dancing. No where near professional, but he's 100% fun to dance with :)

Anywho, the weather is really hot today and will be for another few days. Here's hoping Steven and I don't melt away!

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