A Photo a Day: My Daily Sustenance, Day 23

A Vicious Cycle

I won't write a long tirade of this condition called fibromyalgia, but I want to point out how its cycle works in me.  Often I wake with pain and no energy, but to lessen the pain I must exercise.  There is pain the whole time I'm exercising and my muscles burn, but ironically after my workout is complete, most of my pain is assuaged for the day.

I know I need a better motivation other than giving myself a good talking-to.  The depression, which is another part of my condition, throws a monkey wrench into my efforts.  The photo I'm presenting today is another obstacle preventing my willingness to put on my Reeboks, step onto the treadmill and push the start button.

If anyone has a motivation that would better serve me, please feel free to send your idea to me either through the comment section or e-mail me.

Here's to a sunny day for you, no matter how the sky looks!

Project 64: Black

I had no problems searching for black items for my entry this week.  As you'll notice, all but two of my choices are tools that I use most every day.  Of course, one exception is my photogenic great-granddaughter!  Even when she's not smiling, I can't pass up the opportunity to capture her through my camera lens.  And the other is a Santa matryoshka presented to me by my youngest many Christmases ago.



TV

my laptop

computer chair

matryoshka, stacked doll

stereo remote

for doing crunches
If I didn't use this to do my crunches, I'd be making my chronic neck pain worse.

my dumpling Myah in black pants and shoes
Did you note the word on her shirt? :)

stereo system

Now, which is to be my entry?
I'm opting for the matryoshka's black boots, mittens and trim.