Ouch!

My back locked again last Saturday, which it typically does once in a while, so I've spent most of my time this week relaxing on the couch. Though, I've also spent quite some time hobbling around town, and even been working 2 days. In retrospect, neither was probably a smart thing to do... But then again, so it hurt, but I won't let that stop me from enjoying life! Stupid, hey?

The good thing though, was that I took a trip to the doctor. My back was much better that morning, typically, so he gave me a prescription for painkillers. However, it did get worse, though much later on, and that worries me. My future most likely holds a career shifting papers, and how am I supposed to survive a week with killer back-pain every second (or so) month? I guess it will have to be fixed; exercise, medicine, acupuncture, chiropractor, you name it!

I also found out I have high blood pressure, which resulted in me leaving th doctor's office with some ugly bruises after 4-5 attempts to get a blood-test and me not yielding a drop (not voluntarily)! There doesn't seem to be an apparent reason for my elavated blood pressure, though it's not hte first time I've had a high reading. Last time was about 1 1/2 years ago, and I stressing over my thesis and had problems sleeping. Good thing I've started a new & healthier life.

Now, my only complain is the bruises on both arms. I think they're quite large, though I've seen much worse. Ugly for sure, and pretty sore. And, I actually feel nauseous when I look at them. Enough complaining already!