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A Slow Day

 There's not too much happening the last couple of days.  My left leg is giving me issues, plus my knees felt like they needed a break yesterday.  My left calf and hamstring are tightening up--maybe the same tendon or hamstring bothering me.

I had a bad fall a couple of years ago, and it took a long time for my leg to improve.  Some of the pain reminds me of that--maybe it's flaring up.  I never went to the doctor about it; I could have torn a muscle.  It sort of felt like that.  Yesterday, I just took it easy.  I didn't even have 1500 steps.  Today, I had 6000.  I was thinking of doing more, but my leg is complaining, and I don't want to aggravate it.  

My calories have been good, though, around 1200-1300 both days, though not very healthy.  I don't think I will even list what I ate.  I'm not too proud of my choices, but just keeping the calories under control is my biggest priority.

I got my hair done yesterday evening.  It always takes a long time; I have very thick hair and get it highlighted all over through every thickness.  I've been going to someone new and she takes longer than my last stylist.  Last night, for instance, took over 3 1/2 hours.  I felt pretty good about it.  She's different enough from me that she's not necessarily someone I would immediately connect with.  But we're getting to know each other like you do when you spend that much time together.  I was surprised at how much we have been able to talk about.  It was good practice for me; and hopefully, we will be pretty good friends over time.  

I'm the type that holes up and stays in; but when I do get around others, I usually become very friendly and talkative (except with very reserved or critical people).  I guess I am an ambivert or what is called a social introvert.  Most of my friends are the same way.

Today was a typical Saturday for me.  Just stayed home, but no college football today.  Both of our favorite teams were on a by-week.  I read a lot and did some housework and a little bit of cooking, and a load of laundry.  I also did some 12 Step homework.   

My hair sure is blond now!  It's about like it used to be; but I've been wearing it my natural color for awhile (which is medium or light brown).  It will take a bit of time to get used to it again.  I always feel better with it blond.  I feel younger and a bit more glamorous.  

I'm still falling asleep and getting up way too late; it's frustrating.  It means that anything in the morning is pretty much out of the question unless I get very little sleep.  That does not work well because of the fibromyalgia.  I would love for that part of my life to be solved.   

That's about it.

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