Somewhat overdue, a little late, but, here we go with another entry

[Jamie Fenton]

First off, let me apologize for not being more active within my commitment to blogging. I have been somewhat lacking in the motivation field to get in here and write about myself, just haven't had the need to do it, but I realize I said I was going to do something, and I really should stick to it as best I can.

The 23rd of May will be two whole months without one single puff off a cigarette, and I must admit, my lungs feel great, almost good enough to start cardio training again, which will also coincide with the weight loss I drastically need. It seems that since I have butted out, I have began to eat more frequently, still not the healthiest it could be, but, I am eating almost 3 times everyday..almost. Being out here on the road limits things for me in what I want to eat versus what is available to eat. I try to eat at least one hot, sit down, full course meal a day, usually ends up being breakfast for me, as I like to do most of my driving during the latter part of the day. I think if I were to get on a scale, I think I may have gained upwards of 8-10 pounds since I quit smoking...which isn't horrible, but I feel it.

Work also has not been very busy for me lately, things tend to slow down in the spring, this has allowed me the time to become lazy, my arch enemy. I hate feeling lazy, but it's just so easy to do, requires very little effort..lmao...I'm kidding, but, I need to get my ass into gear here, otherwise I will be wasting all of this time not reaching goals and only dreaming of them. The day I can afford to relax will be nice, but until then, I must work whenever I can, but when work is not co operating, it becomes tricky to stay afloat and focused..for me it does anyways.

I have found a few things in my life worth smiling about, one of which is my friends, whom without, I would surely lose sight of my goals and abilities. You know who you are, and thanks friends, all of you.

After my MRI results came back pretty clean, I felt alot better. Knowing that the disease is not getting worse on a fast pace makes me feel invigorated to a point, almost like I can beat this thing...but the MRI also showed what is called a Arachnoid Cyst. It has been there since the last MRI 6 years ago, waiting on the answers to see if it has grown at all or if it is the same size as back then. I will post a link that if you are interested, you can read up on them, very common, but when my Dr. told me about it, I kinda panicked, you hear the words "Arachnoid Cyst on the Temporal Lobe" and you instantly get shaken up, but once you know what it is, you feel relieved. Anyways, here is the link that best describes it...
Arachnoid Cyst Link


Anyways, there ya have it..for now at least..be back soon hopefully to rant about whatever...ciao for now!

Peace and Ride On!
Jamie

[Amanda Lynn Mayhew]

I see an article on Arachnoid Cysts in the near future.... Thank you for this entry ... I know you touch many hearts when you write, Jamie.. x

[Barbara Silver]

congrats on your 2 months butt free!!!! good for you!! I smoked a pack and a half a day for almost 30 yrs..started when I was 14..quit at age 44..I loved it..did not mind the price..felt great..just though it was a smart thing to do!! Live with my great Hubby Don who continued to smoke the whole time..but am proud to say it has been 10 months since he has lit one up!!! love living in a smoke free enviroment!
again congrats on doing the smart thing!!! keep it up..one day at a time..I still crave them..but also know it will only last a minute or 2!