Focus on Health

Went to the doctor a couple weeks ago, got some blood tests. Doc called me in and said I need to take some meds to reduce my bad (LDL) cholesterol. I saw a program on NPR about cholesterol. It was presented very clearly, and I finally understood what it is and why you don't know you have a problem almost until it is too late. Anyway, either meds or exercise will fix me up. I am hoping for that anyway. I am in the process of changing my job, that is, within the same company moving to a different assignment. Instead of spending 75% of my time sitting in a chair I have started working at UNC, where I spend a lot of time walking, outside in the fresh air from building to building, on campus where there is less mental stress.

My wife has agreed to a vacation in Russia with me next Spring, finally! Yay! So I am now gearing up. Unfortunately, after listening to some internet Russian TV, I understand that my Russian needs some brushing up. Maybe I can get some help via Skype. Hmmm. So the physical exercise will definitely be a plus in this endeavor as well as helping my health.

I bought a guitar. Finally. After thinking about it for 4 months and vascillating (I already have one, says my rational brain) I forked over 800 large and have been spending a lot of time with it. I don't know where all the music comes from, but tunes just seem to work their way out of the sound hole. No words yet, though, although I have been trying to come up with some that could work into a DUP dance. Between drum and guitar, Russian, Sufi lessons and practices, jeez, no wonder I don't find myself with much free time. But I do spend too much time on my favorite discussion board, efl.ru. So now I have blogged a bit and it's time to get to the guitar.