I feel like I may have overreacted...
Nawwww...it was a hard week.
Let me start by saying I am fully aware that what I’m about to share is in no way that big of a deal in hindsight. I may have overreacted.
OK…so as many of you know we got a new kitten. She’s adorable. We all love her. We all love cuddling her…until we all started breaking out in ringworm. (or tinea as some might call it, which sounds way better by the way.)
Yes, you read that right. The kitten had the dreaded ringworm. (even though we didn’t know it at first because she is asymptomatic, meaning she has it but shows no signs of it.) Now, if you go on to the internet and look this up it seems like the world is ending and you might as well burn down your house because it’s never going to go away. So needless to say, I had a mini major panic attack… for about a week.
The days I filmed this youtube video I was constantly doing laundry. We had to change bedding for all 5 of us every night. We don’t have a dryer, so that is a challenge. Our washing machine backed up one day and that meant unclogging it ourselves (thank you honey!)
On top of this I had two voice over gigs that kept me out of the house and I was stressing because I didn’t know when I would be able to edit or upload another video (I know, first world problems) But this all mounted on top of me and came to a head when I got the results of my blood work back mid week
Yes, I had blood work done to see if I had any RA or arthritis etc. since I can’t seem to figure out why I have flare up pain quite often. My hips and knees hurt and fatigue is a real issue some weeks. Anyways…I was so excited to go and chat with the doctor and maybe have some answers when he looked at me and said “you’re fine!” Um, excuse me? No, I’m not fine. I have pain. AND I had blood markers that said I have inflammation. Why is that ok? But to this doctor, I have no markers for the big diseases like Lupus or RA so Im fine! GRRRRRRRRR
So after that appointment I went home and sulked. Cleaned my house… again, and made a decision that I was going to share the good in my week.
The fact is, ringworm sucks. We are all doing fine now but cleaning is a daily chore that will not stop till the kitten has gotten cleared. I’m always a little paranoid because no one wants to have another spot show up. But dealing with it has definitely gotten better and things seem to be finally chilling out a little bit here.
I still don’t have answers about my health but that’s ok. I will keep doing the things I know help my pain and just enjoy my days. Romanticizing them through my videos and showing all of you just how good life can be here.
If you think about it say a little prayer for our kitten. She is still battling sickness and sneezes constantly. She is on medication for the tinea and her cold so fingers crossed she makes a turn for the better soon.
Thank you all so much for reading and being a part of this community. I hope you have an amazing week ahead.
xoxo-
Melissa
Quite some years ago, I changed my diet to the similar one like yours in order to reduce my cholesterol level. Less than a year later, I felt pain on all my finger bones. I asked many people and checked online, but failed to receive any meaningful answers or solutions. After reflecting the changes I made in the past, I decided to risk higher cholesterol by returning back to a balanced diet. After a few months, the pain went away. What is more exciting is I found my relatively higher cholesterol is mostly by gene as a normal diet doesn't actually increase its level on me. I am not saying my experience is universally applicable to everyone as the variables that impact our health are countlessly numbered. Yet, I sincerely wish you'd find your own way for a healthy and happy life. Both my wife and me like your Vlogs so much - their pictures, languages, voices and music... You and your family are the quintessential example of being so determinant, resilient, and positive. Thanks!
reading ur article makes me feel im not alone as in dealing with my feelings and emotions which go up and down or even like a crazy roller coaster - Ive been spending time with parents here in a very small city in China as dad is battling cancer. His situation can easily fluctuates which makes me feel anxious and stressed - he has had good days and of course many bad days especially with chemo and meds of all sorts. on top of that, using my foreign Bank cards here isnt easy - alipay app was newly discovered but for some reason it stopped working yesterday which Im still investigating. I have no one to chitchat apart from spending time with parents. i miss oz where i have lived for over 11 years. Im not meant to add a list of things related to unhappiness but I just want to say ur video reminds me of the way of seeing my situation - a new way to reframe it and a new approach to things no matter how bad it may look. by now i have been blessed to drink some franchise type of coffee even tho i need to try harder to discover good independently owned cafes here - im jealous of ur choices of in shanghai:) last but not the least thank u again for sharing ur week and ur wisdom in defining "life", all the best to ur adorable furbaby, ur health and everything!
ps: btw i have been coughing for a very long time due to tickle in my throat (bad bad coughs), i have asthma on top of that too. no doctor in oz and nothing here in china has helped. well, i will not give up enjoying life in other ways xx