A way outdated post:
I am not sure where I mentioned this, but I did mention somewhere, on my blog, that one of the reasons for me starting a blog was the fact that I have not always been too committed and dedicated when it came to looking after myself and doing what I am supposed to be doing. Therefore, by writing down my progress and posting it online where people could read it, I could force myself to start and take my health more seriously.
I am so proud to say that I have missed only 5 out of 28 nebulise sessions since I have been out of the hospital. Now I know, 5 out of 28 seems to be a lot. But if you knew me you would understand that missing only 5 is quite a massive improvement for me!
Before, I have missed about 4 out of 14 sessions (per week). Now it is almost half of that. This is because I had been extremely busy with life and work and studies and I haven't yet learned how to balance everything. The nebulise sessions I missed were usually the ones I had to do at night. I was always too tired after the long day where I had to work and study, so I went to bed without nebulising.
The funny thing is, though, that I am even more busy now than I was 4 weeks ago.
4 weeks ago I had one part time job and studies to do.
This week I started with a second full time job (teaching Technology, and Arts&Culture to Grade 9 and Grade 8's), and I have my part time job (calling parents and reminding them to pay school fees), as well as less time to study and do uni assignments.
But for some reason I am coping a lot easier now than I have before. Maybe it is because I work well under pressure? Or maybe it is because I have finally decided to be a responsible little CF and be thankful for my health. I could have had HIV 2 weeks ago, but God gave me a second chance.
I think maybe I am so grateful that I have decided to appreciate that which I have and take care of myself and my body.
Well, whatever my reason, I am working super hard on staying healthy and remembering to drink all my meds.
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