Dean Michael Berris

And so I'm a diabetic that wanted to test the limits of what I can and cannot tolerate. And now I'm paying the price. One whole day out of work because my body has gotten into a state of stupor induced by a headache that's debilitating enough to make me not want to go online until just now in the evening -- after staying 80% of the day in bed. I'm practically incapacitated because yesterday lollipops, jelly beans, and kisses form the US tempted me to no end. So what do I show up for it?

Well, for starters I was able to finish the whole Supernatural Season 3 series. So that's one good thing I was able to finish. Another is that I've been exploring and learning more about funky stuff with C++. That deserves another post in another blog, but basically I've been "leveling up" so to speak. Another is that I've gotten enough sleep that will let me catch up with the sleep debt that's caused me so much trouble for a while already.

Another thing I realized is that I can work with a personal 13" MacBook -- I find myself able to deal with the form factor especially if I merely intend to watch movies, read the news, write blog posts, record podcasts, and do a little light programming from my bed. If found out that I can deal with a light and sturdy MacBook for my personal use at home -- but can work definitely well with a larger screen at work. Maybe it's something I can deal with -- maybe for my first Mac I can invest in a 13" MacBook then move on to the higher MBP when my income starts allowing me to.

Last is that spending quality time with the dog is nice. It's not my dog, it's actually my fiancee's but the dog is living with me for the meantime. Bonding in silence is good and actually surprisingly relaxing. He's so cute, that I really want to share a picture of him with everyone here. His name is Gregory and is slowly becoming my best friend.

Gregory House, the dog.

So all in all, even though I missed one work day I fully intend to make up for it -- and that I've made it full enough to be memorable. Hopefully I'll spend less down time due to health issues sooner rather than later because it's not fun constantly recovering from aches and pains.