I was looking up Barenaked Ladies songs today and I came upon "The Old Apartment" once again. I've never really looked at the lyrics to the song. I read them and they seemed dark. The lyrics pulled me towards this idea of a broken relationship. That's not the case. It is in fact about going back to their "old apartment" "where we used to live." He ends up breaking in to reminisce. He recalls the "broken glass," "the crooked landing, crooked landlord;" and other disadvantages, although he feels nostalgia for those memories that are long since gone.
I bet you didn't know that the video was directed by fellow Canadian and fan Jason Priestly.
"The Old Apartment" by Barenaked Ladies
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
Song of the Day #53 - Tegan and Sara
Here is one of the first two singles from Tegan and Sara new forthcoming album entitled "Love You to Death." There are some lyrics in the chorus that I just get. If you've followed my blog and know my situation with an exfriend, you'll get the following particular lyrics from the song "Boyfriend." The rest of the song relate to me as well, but the first two lines of the chorus especially.
You treat me like a boyfriend
You trust me like a... like a very best friend
That is total friendzoning. Whenever I think about it, that's what it was. That's why I connect with this song.
"Boyfriend" by Tegan and Sara
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You treat me like a boyfriend
You trust me like a... like a very best friend
That is total friendzoning. Whenever I think about it, that's what it was. That's why I connect with this song.
"Boyfriend" by Tegan and Sara
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Monday, April 18, 2016
Pushing Myself to Lose Weight
Last week I pushed myself. I pushed myself to start to get some weight off. I have to do it because of my diabetes. The beautiful weather is motivation for me to get out there and do a lot of walking and a little jogging. Proof that it is working is that I have reduced another unit of insulin. I am down to 29 units. That is a positive. The more I work at this, the positives will keep coming. It may not seem like it now, but it takes time.
I know I have been going harder than rest of the winter with the walking and exercise. You might even say that I might be overdoing it. But I have never pushed myself this hard to do this at all. I wouldn't count the summer of 2010 because I just walked and there were other factors at work during that time. So it was not like I was pushing myself.
While I was pushing myself last week, I never felt it at the time. But upon finishing my long walks, I can feel the soreness all over my body. After the long walk yesterday (Sunday), I really felt it. I also felt it after my 2 1/2 hour jog on Tuesday. I don't usually jog. Now I am slowly building my stamina for jogging.
I have mentioned, maybe not in a blog post, that when I don't walk, I feel slugish. That was during the winter. Maybe winter has that effect in making you feel slugish. I don't feel so slugish now that the beautiful weather is here. Maybe that is all the hard work so far is paying off. When I get back to Saskatoon, I am hoping to get some people walking with me. Keep me motivated. Maybe I'll get some walking to get their ass moving. I am thinking my buddy Brad. BWAHAHAHAHA!
Well, I need a few days to recuperate. I am so sore. So, in the mean time and in between time. Made a classic Ed Whalen reference. R.I.P.!
I know I have been going harder than rest of the winter with the walking and exercise. You might even say that I might be overdoing it. But I have never pushed myself this hard to do this at all. I wouldn't count the summer of 2010 because I just walked and there were other factors at work during that time. So it was not like I was pushing myself.
While I was pushing myself last week, I never felt it at the time. But upon finishing my long walks, I can feel the soreness all over my body. After the long walk yesterday (Sunday), I really felt it. I also felt it after my 2 1/2 hour jog on Tuesday. I don't usually jog. Now I am slowly building my stamina for jogging.
I have mentioned, maybe not in a blog post, that when I don't walk, I feel slugish. That was during the winter. Maybe winter has that effect in making you feel slugish. I don't feel so slugish now that the beautiful weather is here. Maybe that is all the hard work so far is paying off. When I get back to Saskatoon, I am hoping to get some people walking with me. Keep me motivated. Maybe I'll get some walking to get their ass moving. I am thinking my buddy Brad. BWAHAHAHAHA!
Well, I need a few days to recuperate. I am so sore. So, in the mean time and in between time. Made a classic Ed Whalen reference. R.I.P.!
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Follow Up With the Endocrinologist
February 1st was my follow up with the endocrinologist. I had to look up what an endocrinologist was. One of things an endocrinologist deals in is diabetes. So, my appointment was at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. It was a very positive follow up.
I had to get a blood test prior to this follow up. That was a piece of cake. One the day of my follow up, the news was something I wasn't expecting. I was a few things. They are in no particular order.
1. Blood Pressure: She said my blood pressure was right where it needed to be. I don't remember the exact numbers, but she happy with my numbers. I have tried hand held blood pressure monitors, but the numbers were outrageous. I wonder what margin of error there is. Those numbers were higher than they were at my follow up.
2. Cholesterol: Blood work tests for a lot of things. Cholesterol is one of them. The doctor said you want your numbers to be under a certain number. Even though they weren't under that number, she was very happy with those numbers. Positive news on the cholesterol front.
3. Diabetes: She reiterated what my LiveWell educator said and that is I can be off insulin completely. But the best news I could have gotten is that if I keep on the positive path I am going on, I can be free of diabetes! That was something I never thought was possible. Than again, what do I know. But what she also said is that I am always at risk of getting diabetes again if I go back to what I was.
I won't need to see the endocrinologist again unless it is absolutely necessary.
When you have certain health issues, it can put things in perspective. That is what it did for me. I know of one person who has diabetes and doesn't care. That is why he is in a wheelchair after having part or all of his leg amputated. That's what I want to stay away from.
Even if you don't have health issues, take care of yourself. You'll be thankful you did. This new lifestyle is prompting me to change myself for the better. Once again, thank you for all your love and support. It means the world to me.
I had to get a blood test prior to this follow up. That was a piece of cake. One the day of my follow up, the news was something I wasn't expecting. I was a few things. They are in no particular order.
1. Blood Pressure: She said my blood pressure was right where it needed to be. I don't remember the exact numbers, but she happy with my numbers. I have tried hand held blood pressure monitors, but the numbers were outrageous. I wonder what margin of error there is. Those numbers were higher than they were at my follow up.
2. Cholesterol: Blood work tests for a lot of things. Cholesterol is one of them. The doctor said you want your numbers to be under a certain number. Even though they weren't under that number, she was very happy with those numbers. Positive news on the cholesterol front.
3. Diabetes: She reiterated what my LiveWell educator said and that is I can be off insulin completely. But the best news I could have gotten is that if I keep on the positive path I am going on, I can be free of diabetes! That was something I never thought was possible. Than again, what do I know. But what she also said is that I am always at risk of getting diabetes again if I go back to what I was.
I won't need to see the endocrinologist again unless it is absolutely necessary.
When you have certain health issues, it can put things in perspective. That is what it did for me. I know of one person who has diabetes and doesn't care. That is why he is in a wheelchair after having part or all of his leg amputated. That's what I want to stay away from.
Even if you don't have health issues, take care of yourself. You'll be thankful you did. This new lifestyle is prompting me to change myself for the better. Once again, thank you for all your love and support. It means the world to me.
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Song of the Day #52 - Allison Krauss & John Waite, Brooks & Dunn, Tina Turner - Three Versions
"Missing You" by John Waite can be considered a classic. The original is very good, but here are three versions I personally like. The Brooks & Dunn version is one my friend Mark told me about.
"Missing You" by Allison Krauss & John Waite
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"Missing You" by Brooks & Dunn
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"Missing You" by Tina Turner
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"Missing You" by Allison Krauss & John Waite
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"Missing You" by Brooks & Dunn
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"Missing You" by Tina Turner
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Monday, February 01, 2016
Song of the Day #51 - Joni Mitchell
I am not the biggest Joni Mitchell fan out there. What I think of her as a person is irrelevant. I like this version better than the original she recorded in the 60s. I heard this song when I happened to be watching figure skating of all things. It was this version from 2000 that was used. Such a beautiful song when done in this way.
Proof of how powerful this version is is the scene in "Love Actually" when Emma Thompson's character receives the album "Both Sides Now" for Christmas. That is the album this version is on. Her character goes into her room, listens to the song than breaks down. Powerful scene. I only seen the clip mind you.
Proof of how powerful this version is is the scene in "Love Actually" when Emma Thompson's character receives the album "Both Sides Now" for Christmas. That is the album this version is on. Her character goes into her room, listens to the song than breaks down. Powerful scene. I only seen the clip mind you.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Exercise and Physical Activity
As you may or may not know, I have been exercising and getting more physically active because of my diabetes. Losing weight and being active helps keep my blood sugars low, reduces insulin, and potentially reduces the amount of pills I have to take. All that is a positive.
I notice when I don't do anything, I feel sluggish. I try to something each day, but it is not always possible. When I am busy, I don't feel it as much. But when I am lazing around being a "couch potato," I feel it more.
Sometimes there is the motivation factor. There was one day I didn't feel like doing anything. I didn't feel motivated. But I did a little bit regardless of that lack of motivation. I need to find other things aside from walking and Wii Fit to add to my weight loss regime. Something to help change up what I am doing as from those two things.
I noted to myself that I will go to the gym once I am back in Saskatoon. I do have the muscle. If I worked on that, I would be ripped if I did. I even thought of going to the gym before all this happened. But that never happened. My laziness and lack of motivation got the better of me. It is one thing to say you'll do it and another to actual do it. I just need to stick to it.
Being faced with something like diabetes really puts things in perspective. It shouldn't have to come to this to make a physical change in my life. Than again there are a lot of diabetics who still don't make that change. They don't care. I am not going to be one of those people. You can tell them all you want. That doesn't mean they will listen. Sometimes it is hard to be told this. That perverbial pill can be hard to swallow. I know for myself that I have a hard time hearing this. When I was younger I didn't want to hear. They weren't saying it to be a jerk or asshole. They said it because they care.
Hindsight is 20/20. If I had listened, I would not be diabetic. I made those choices. Now I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life.
So here's to a better me physically. Let's see what the rest of 2016 brings me in that regard.
I notice when I don't do anything, I feel sluggish. I try to something each day, but it is not always possible. When I am busy, I don't feel it as much. But when I am lazing around being a "couch potato," I feel it more.
Sometimes there is the motivation factor. There was one day I didn't feel like doing anything. I didn't feel motivated. But I did a little bit regardless of that lack of motivation. I need to find other things aside from walking and Wii Fit to add to my weight loss regime. Something to help change up what I am doing as from those two things.
I noted to myself that I will go to the gym once I am back in Saskatoon. I do have the muscle. If I worked on that, I would be ripped if I did. I even thought of going to the gym before all this happened. But that never happened. My laziness and lack of motivation got the better of me. It is one thing to say you'll do it and another to actual do it. I just need to stick to it.
Being faced with something like diabetes really puts things in perspective. It shouldn't have to come to this to make a physical change in my life. Than again there are a lot of diabetics who still don't make that change. They don't care. I am not going to be one of those people. You can tell them all you want. That doesn't mean they will listen. Sometimes it is hard to be told this. That perverbial pill can be hard to swallow. I know for myself that I have a hard time hearing this. When I was younger I didn't want to hear. They weren't saying it to be a jerk or asshole. They said it because they care.
Hindsight is 20/20. If I had listened, I would not be diabetic. I made those choices. Now I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life.
So here's to a better me physically. Let's see what the rest of 2016 brings me in that regard.
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