Monday, May 16, 2011

what price health?

i have felt stressed lately. not happy with things at work, and very not happy with losing my hard drive and everything which went with it. there have been other things -- i started using a treadmill at work and was really enjoying it until i realized it was making my body (the lymphedema) swell up, i was enjoying playing some games until it started affecting my computer, i haven't been happy with my bed for quite awhile, i get frustrated listening to the husband talk about the unfair things at his work.
it reminded me that before i was diagnosed with cancer i had experienced three or four major adverse life events. the stress i've felt in the last 10-12 months seems to be similar to those previous feelings. you just never know when it comes to your health, but i'm not looking forward to another round of chemo.

and i could retreive the info on my dead hard drive but it would cost between $2,000 and $10,000. the husband scoffs at the idea of paying that money. but i have to wonder .... if it relieved some of my stress, maybe lessening the possibility of a new cancerous situation, wouldn't it be worth it?

3 comments:

  1. Kristo2:11 PM

    The decision to get Aimee a scooter could very well be characterized as primarily motivated by (mental) health. All told, that was probably a $2k decision.

    So, heck. I obviously think it's worth it.

    From what I remember, you can ask for a list of files and then selectively choose which to retrieve (price is per GB or something?).

    Also, sounds like you need a change of scenery!

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  2. Linda7:33 PM

    Definitely good advice--change the scenery. Go somewhere--the Southwest is quite nice. We were so rejuvenated after our DC vacation. It's good to get away.

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  3. it's easier to change the scenery when you don't have a job. and when you have a lot of money. but i hear what you're saying.

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