Sunday, June 17, 2007
MCR & Muse Here I Come
Very excited today as my ticket for the Muse concert at Wembley turned up yesterday morning. Only another 7 1/2 hours and I'll be seeing MCR again ... can't wait!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ok so they’re not 100% perfect ...
… but they’re pretty damn close! I have to admit that my plantar fasciitis was hurting by the end of Monday. However as I’d been wearing the fitflops from 5.15am till 2.30am the following day (yes it was a very long day), and they’d been to London, down 6 flights of stairs (twice), up and down the pub cellar stairs about 20 times plus the general walking around that working at the pub entails and an hour’s shopping in Asda, it’s not really a big surprise that the pain came back as I had definitely overdone it. However, the pain wasn’t as bad as it has been and I wore them almost all day yesterday and the pain seems to be easing slowly. Unfortunately it meant I couldn’t do a full 30 minutes on the glider because of the pain, but hopefully I can catch up tonight as the pain seems to have eased considerably.
Talking of the glider, I need to contact QVC as the pulse monitor lead has broken. Obviously this doesn’t stop me using the machine, but I can’t keep track of my pulse now and as that was one of the big selling points of the machine it seems a bit stupid to put up with it not working, especially when I’ve only had it a month. Hopefully there shouldn’t be any difficulty getting it replaced.
At the moment I am really excited as I managed to get a ticket to see Muse at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night. I’m especially stoked as My Chemical Romance are supporting (to be honest although I love Muse I wasn't bothered about getting a ticket till I found out MCR were going to be there) and I got an excellent seat at a very good price (I just hope the ticket arrives in time – I asked for it to be sent to the pub just to be on the safe side). Actually, there are a few people from the pub going. I think it’s going to be amazing – apparently 90,000 people will be there.
Talking of the glider, I need to contact QVC as the pulse monitor lead has broken. Obviously this doesn’t stop me using the machine, but I can’t keep track of my pulse now and as that was one of the big selling points of the machine it seems a bit stupid to put up with it not working, especially when I’ve only had it a month. Hopefully there shouldn’t be any difficulty getting it replaced.
At the moment I am really excited as I managed to get a ticket to see Muse at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night. I’m especially stoked as My Chemical Romance are supporting (to be honest although I love Muse I wasn't bothered about getting a ticket till I found out MCR were going to be there) and I got an excellent seat at a very good price (I just hope the ticket arrives in time – I asked for it to be sent to the pub just to be on the safe side). Actually, there are a few people from the pub going. I think it’s going to be amazing – apparently 90,000 people will be there.
Monday, June 11, 2007
I'm in Love ...
... with my fitflops!
I have been wearing them constantly since I got them on Wednesday night (even around the house) and my feet are loving them. Remarkably, not only has the plantar fasciitis pain stopped completely, but so have all the arthritic aches and pains as well. It is very strange to realise that for the first time in about 15 years I have no pain in my feet whatsoever (Mrs H3 can attest to how badly I was limping on Wednesday evening). I was even able to do 30 minutes on the glider without stopping at all the other day as wearing the trainers after the fitflops, there was no pain.
They have been through the tests: 2 days wearing them at the pub - I am usually left pretty much crippled by the end of each session - this week, no pain at all, not on either day, nor at the end of the weekend. I have worn them to work today and as long as I can get through the rest of the day, and this evening's shift then I'll be able to pronounce them as being perfect.
Certainly, I am pleased enough with the results so far to think that I shall need to consider getting a pair of MBTs in the Autumn. They may be expensive and look horrid, but if they relieve my feet of the pain in the same way as the fitflops have then it will be worth it.
I have been wearing them constantly since I got them on Wednesday night (even around the house) and my feet are loving them. Remarkably, not only has the plantar fasciitis pain stopped completely, but so have all the arthritic aches and pains as well. It is very strange to realise that for the first time in about 15 years I have no pain in my feet whatsoever (Mrs H3 can attest to how badly I was limping on Wednesday evening). I was even able to do 30 minutes on the glider without stopping at all the other day as wearing the trainers after the fitflops, there was no pain.
They have been through the tests: 2 days wearing them at the pub - I am usually left pretty much crippled by the end of each session - this week, no pain at all, not on either day, nor at the end of the weekend. I have worn them to work today and as long as I can get through the rest of the day, and this evening's shift then I'll be able to pronounce them as being perfect.
Certainly, I am pleased enough with the results so far to think that I shall need to consider getting a pair of MBTs in the Autumn. They may be expensive and look horrid, but if they relieve my feet of the pain in the same way as the fitflops have then it will be worth it.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
A Good Evening and A Treat
Last night I went for a meal with Mrs H3. It was really good to see her as it's been a while. We went to De:Alto which turned out to be pretty IPD friendly, and had a lovely meal (although no garlic bread or dessert). I also bought myself a pair of fit flops.
Since my plantar fasciitis has started getting worse again (even my Birkenstocks aren't working) I have been looking for a pair of shoes that would help to ease the pain as I desperately don't want to end up having to go to the hospital for injections again (I can still vividly remember how much that hurt from last time). I was considering getting some MBTs which I had read can help, but at £135 a pair they are an expensive investment if they don't work. Instead, I decided to give the fit flops a try. Apparently they work the same way as MBTs but only cost £36 and don't look anywhere near as ugly. They look pretty much like normal flip flops, but with a wedge, and like MBTs they mimic the effect of walking barefoot and make you stand straighter and work out your legs and bum as you walk in them. So far I have only worn them indoors, but they do seem to have eased the pain in my feet somewhat and so far aren't uncomfortable on my muscles either. If they work well I shall consider investing in MBTs later in the year when the weather gets too bad for sandals.
Since my plantar fasciitis has started getting worse again (even my Birkenstocks aren't working) I have been looking for a pair of shoes that would help to ease the pain as I desperately don't want to end up having to go to the hospital for injections again (I can still vividly remember how much that hurt from last time). I was considering getting some MBTs which I had read can help, but at £135 a pair they are an expensive investment if they don't work. Instead, I decided to give the fit flops a try. Apparently they work the same way as MBTs but only cost £36 and don't look anywhere near as ugly. They look pretty much like normal flip flops, but with a wedge, and like MBTs they mimic the effect of walking barefoot and make you stand straighter and work out your legs and bum as you walk in them. So far I have only worn them indoors, but they do seem to have eased the pain in my feet somewhat and so far aren't uncomfortable on my muscles either. If they work well I shall consider investing in MBTs later in the year when the weather gets too bad for sandals.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Been a bit lax ...
... with keeping this blog up-to-date, mainly because I haven't done much.
So, a quick round up of my life. For those that don't know, I was offered the chance of a job in Iraq for 6 months - absolutely bucketloads of dosh, but (obviously) loads of grief and possibly quite dangerous (although as I was told no civilian has actually died out there yet). So although the money was damn attractive (and it really was a very substantial sum), I decided that for the sake of the world it would be better if I didn't take it (I mean I don't want to end up increasing hostilities and that would have been quite a possibility if I went). However, I have seen another job on promotion in London that I am considering applying for if I can get my competences sorted ... or maybe I should still consider the Falkland Islands - not as much money as Iraq, but not as dangerous either.
Sorting is still going on. I have boxes of stuff all over the place. Hopefully another week will see me finished with the actual sorting and then I just need to get my arse in gear and find some time to take photos of everything and get measurements so I can start my e-bay selling career. Mark & Jac at the pub are convinced that I am moving home because of the number of empty boxes I've had off them to store stuff in!
My handbag and the clothes from e-bay arrived. The handbag is more stunning in real life than in the photo - I am seriously in love with it, and so has been just about everyone else who has seen it! The clothes have all been great so far, and so I've bought a few more items, which I'm just waiting to arrive.
Last week Lynne and I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End. Was a little apprehensive as the only comment I'd generally had from people was that it was long and as I didn't think POTC2 was much good. However, pleased to report that POTC3 is much better than the 2nd one, although still not as good as the original. Also I didn't think it seemed that long. I think my next cinema venture is due to be Ocean's 13 with Andrew, if he ever gets his act together. Then of course it's Harry Potter.
Birmingham City Football Club have released their new strip for next season. I have always said if they were promoted (well done boys!) that I would buy a new shirt (the last one being bought the last time they got promoted). Unfortunately, just as last time, the new strip is awful, but unlike last time I really can't bring myself to buy it. Ah well, sure I can get another season out of the top I have.
So, a quick round up of my life. For those that don't know, I was offered the chance of a job in Iraq for 6 months - absolutely bucketloads of dosh, but (obviously) loads of grief and possibly quite dangerous (although as I was told no civilian has actually died out there yet). So although the money was damn attractive (and it really was a very substantial sum), I decided that for the sake of the world it would be better if I didn't take it (I mean I don't want to end up increasing hostilities and that would have been quite a possibility if I went). However, I have seen another job on promotion in London that I am considering applying for if I can get my competences sorted ... or maybe I should still consider the Falkland Islands - not as much money as Iraq, but not as dangerous either.
Sorting is still going on. I have boxes of stuff all over the place. Hopefully another week will see me finished with the actual sorting and then I just need to get my arse in gear and find some time to take photos of everything and get measurements so I can start my e-bay selling career. Mark & Jac at the pub are convinced that I am moving home because of the number of empty boxes I've had off them to store stuff in!
My handbag and the clothes from e-bay arrived. The handbag is more stunning in real life than in the photo - I am seriously in love with it, and so has been just about everyone else who has seen it! The clothes have all been great so far, and so I've bought a few more items, which I'm just waiting to arrive.
Last week Lynne and I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End. Was a little apprehensive as the only comment I'd generally had from people was that it was long and as I didn't think POTC2 was much good. However, pleased to report that POTC3 is much better than the 2nd one, although still not as good as the original. Also I didn't think it seemed that long. I think my next cinema venture is due to be Ocean's 13 with Andrew, if he ever gets his act together. Then of course it's Harry Potter.
Birmingham City Football Club have released their new strip for next season. I have always said if they were promoted (well done boys!) that I would buy a new shirt (the last one being bought the last time they got promoted). Unfortunately, just as last time, the new strip is awful, but unlike last time I really can't bring myself to buy it. Ah well, sure I can get another season out of the top I have.
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