Life and death
Yesterday, I found out an old family friend of ours had a mild heart attack. He was at the Royal Alex; I had planned on visiting him, but today Dad told me he's already on his way back to Fort McMurray. They gave him an angeoplasty. I guess he's already anxious to get back to work on Monday! Dad, in his usual blunt manner, said John is a prime candidate for heart attacks. Overweight, drinks, smokes (cigarettes and pot), works long hours, etc.
My nan has also been in the hospital (and will be for a while, it seems). She fell in her apartment in the Rotary House 2-3 weeks ago and fractured her spine. I think they've got her in a brace, and she's mostly bedridden. Nan is 75 (or 76), which is not terribly old, but I'm always worried that her days are growing short. Especially after losing two sons (and losing Pop 14 years ago), she seems to be so frail.
I'm 23 and already I find myself complaining about health problems. The worst part is, I know I can do something about it. I could eat better and work out -- two things that I actually enjoy doing, when I do them. My dad was able to change his life around at the age of 35, and now lives fairly comfortable at the age of 57. A few minor aches and pains, but nothing dramatic, and he really hasn't slowed down a whole lot since I was a kid. Then I look at my mom, total opposite. She can't even walk up a flight of stairs. I almost find myself angry at her sometimes, because I'm so worried that one day, I'm going to find out she's gone too.
I didn't intend for this entry to become depressing. ^^ What I meant to talk about was how much I want to go to Newfoundland, to meet my mom's family. I love my dad's family, but there is a different atmosphere around my mom's side. They seem so lively and happy. My Nan Randell was born the same year as Nan Boyd, but the difference is night and day between the two of them. When Nan Randell came to visit last Spring, she was up late with all of us, laughing, clapping her hands to the music, drinking, playing cards, just having a good time. I really want to meet my cousin Sara too. <3
My brother's friend Matt said they've been talking about a road trip to NL, and he invited me along if the trip does take place. I would definitely consider it.
Anyway... this week, my efforts to be healthy have resumed! I've been packing my lunch, eating better, drinking more water, etc. My iPod is broken (boo) so I need to bring it to Future Shop. Maybe I'll do that tonight, or tomorrow. I need to start exercising. I'm always happier when I do, and I need to start committing to it. I don't want to find myself miserable and lazy when I get older.
... yoooshi!
My nan has also been in the hospital (and will be for a while, it seems). She fell in her apartment in the Rotary House 2-3 weeks ago and fractured her spine. I think they've got her in a brace, and she's mostly bedridden. Nan is 75 (or 76), which is not terribly old, but I'm always worried that her days are growing short. Especially after losing two sons (and losing Pop 14 years ago), she seems to be so frail.
I'm 23 and already I find myself complaining about health problems. The worst part is, I know I can do something about it. I could eat better and work out -- two things that I actually enjoy doing, when I do them. My dad was able to change his life around at the age of 35, and now lives fairly comfortable at the age of 57. A few minor aches and pains, but nothing dramatic, and he really hasn't slowed down a whole lot since I was a kid. Then I look at my mom, total opposite. She can't even walk up a flight of stairs. I almost find myself angry at her sometimes, because I'm so worried that one day, I'm going to find out she's gone too.
I didn't intend for this entry to become depressing. ^^ What I meant to talk about was how much I want to go to Newfoundland, to meet my mom's family. I love my dad's family, but there is a different atmosphere around my mom's side. They seem so lively and happy. My Nan Randell was born the same year as Nan Boyd, but the difference is night and day between the two of them. When Nan Randell came to visit last Spring, she was up late with all of us, laughing, clapping her hands to the music, drinking, playing cards, just having a good time. I really want to meet my cousin Sara too. <3
My brother's friend Matt said they've been talking about a road trip to NL, and he invited me along if the trip does take place. I would definitely consider it.
Anyway... this week, my efforts to be healthy have resumed! I've been packing my lunch, eating better, drinking more water, etc. My iPod is broken (boo) so I need to bring it to Future Shop. Maybe I'll do that tonight, or tomorrow. I need to start exercising. I'm always happier when I do, and I need to start committing to it. I don't want to find myself miserable and lazy when I get older.
... yoooshi!