Never have I ever...

...used so much energy! After my first week of work I was completely useless all weekend. I realized I needed to up my calorie intake to help me function. The learning curve has been sharp, with commuting, learning the medical center and general duties. Last week I felt much better, but realized some days I liked my accounting job more, computers don't talk! I mainly deal with numbers not people so I've been operating at a very low energy level until now. My job gives me energy, but customer service is like an energy sucking diesel truck engine. So I've been practicing renewable energy mode at home because I'm trying to balance the scales of work and life/health.

For now I'm keeping up with friends through texts or fb. Shamelessly, I even told one person who wanted an update to read my blog! Ah I've become one of those people....Email is now my go to source for longer communication. I can email or g chat while doing my treatment or when I think of something. I can still be bubbly and funny but conserve my voice and give my lungs a rest. I found email is the best way to communicate with my doctors too. No more phone tag! I never loved talking on the phone, really I enjoy in person, but with different schedules and time zones I found talking on the phone while driving is a nice time for a quick chat. I know I should be focusing on driving but....

Friends encouragement is a wonderful way to energize! After a long 3rd day at my new job I arrived home to find a box with flowers in them!  A dear friend sent them to brighten my day up since I've been going through a lot of muck. I also received several cards and fb acknowledgements along with the normal I"m so proud of yous and hugs from friends.

To-do lists have always been a favorite of mine, but I've taken it to a whole new level. They help me clear my mind so I can shut it off to sleep. I keep all my work paper in a bag they gave us and keep my badge and personal items all by the door so I just pick up and go! I fully believe in "out of sight out of mind" so I've created piles in my room and desk so I am keeping up with all that I must do everyday. I've been very proud of myself on how well I have been accomplishing things. The busier you are the more you get done is true. I have to adhere to a strict schedule which helps me because everything is in its place during the day. It also helps curb my parents wasting of my time. No they don't waste my time, I enjoy talking with them.

Sleep is well the best medicine and I basically go to bed at 9. YAY

And lastly a health saver. I'll share my anti germ/I refuse to get sick routine when I get home. While at work I profusely use antibacterial gel and wipes. When I leave I wash my hands with soap and water and then in the car I hand gel. Sometimes I try to blow my nose. When I get home, I wash my hands again, usually change (some stuff can survive on clothing yuck) and I do a nasal wash, bye bye any irritants! At some point during the day I'm drinking Emergen-c and I've been consuming more coconut oil, Cinnamon and turmeric, all have anti-viral properties or so they claim. Since I'm on cayston, an inhaled antibiotic, I'm doing 3 breathing treatments which I am sure is helping clear out stuff. I'm curious in two weeks when I'm off cycle if I can keep up the no sickness bit. As much as I don't like long term antibiotics my mind is at ease right now because of the buffer.

One more thing, a great energy saver is the fact that I still like my job. I am energized by working so that is helping my mind over body take charge attitude. Bedtime!!