maremoser

Yesterday I received a "rejection letter" in the mail for a part-time job I had applied for.  This is the third part-time position that I've been rejected for in the past 4 months.  When I first...

Today I would consider an excellent day!  Not only did I NOT have any IBS symptoms today, but I also had a good amount of energy and NO joint pain either.  I took a hike in JTNP to an area west of...

I have been trying very hard to keep to the strict IBS diet, but this afternoon I still had an episode.  The abdominal pain didn't last as long as it did the last time and it may be because I drank...

Tony and I did a little bit of climbing today and I felt pretty good overall.  My energy level was not as high as I would have liked it, but after all I climbed pretty hard on Saturday.  It's...

I had a wonderful day of climbing today with my friend Shannon.  She has been learning to lead climb and I've been mentoring her when I can.  She is so sure of herself and has a great "lead...

I had allergy shots for 9 years as a child and over the years, I barely noticed any reaction to the things I'm allergic to.  Once in awhile I might get a little sneezy or have itchy eyes if I were...

After having a horrible flare-up of IBS yesterday afternoon, I got up this morning hoping for a better day.  I was blessed with one!  I ended up taking a long hike in Joshua Tree National Park and...

I had a 2nd horrible episode of abdominal pain yesterday afternoon.  The other event happened 5 days earlier, so that's 2 events within one week.   I had been in what I call "IBS remission" for...

I enjoyed a hike today with a climbing pal of mine.  He was hitchhiking his way into Joshua Tree National Park, and since I was going into the park myself I figured I'd give him a lift.  He planned...

In one of my many Internet searches, I found a doctor who recommended aloe vera juice to help calm the digestive tract.  I figured I had nothing to lose, so I purchases some.  I have been taking 3...

I started my first day of volunteering at the Joshua Tree branch library yesterday and I think it's going to be a nice adventure.  The County only requires 2 hours per week, so I'll be working...

It's very interesting how the pain moves around to different areas of your body when you have Fibro.  My pain issues have been very minimal lately and I'm grateful for each day that I can live life...

I have been working on Dr. Howard Schubiner's Mind/Body program for about a week now.  I am exploring some very painful issues from my childhood and also addressing some deep inner fear I have about...

I am going to make a 2 1/2-hour drive to San Diego this morning for my monthly acupuncture appointment and visit with some of my old pals.  I'll be spending the night and returning home on Sunday...

I have decided to update my progress graph by 5%.  I feel I have gotten to the 10% mark even though I've had a difficult week with my IBS flare-ups.  My rationale for feeling as if I made progress...