My Personal AS Update

Today is another Enbrel day (thank goodness). As you can see from the pictures to the left, I still experience site reactions. This reaction occured after my friend injected me in my upper left arm. The bumps visible in the photo only arise once the site become itchy (not sure of the cause). I have had back pain for the last few days, and yesterday experienced restricted mobility after bending forward to stroke my puppy for approximately 10-15 minutes. I was also very stiff last night, but still managed to get a great night of rest.

This week has been quite stressful. I have been working considerably late in the office on a huge project, in preparation for a presentation to the Premier of Ontario yesterday at 3:30pm. Although I consider this all positive stress, my body does not know the difference and responds in kind. Taking time off of running to allow my right foot to properly heal has been personally stressful, and attending the gym does not satisfy me to the same degree as a challenging run outdoors. I suspect I am tiring of the gym scene.

This weekend I have lots to do: taking my pup (Iniko) to the leash-free park, completing household chores (groceries, planning this week's meals, cleaning), reading up on material for work, a Sunday's Raptor's game (my first basketball game), going for a run, weights at the gym, etc. My priority over the next two days is to spend time with Iniko and read. She is now proud to add paw-shaking to her list of skills, and is eager to perform her new skill for treats. She is such a joy in my life.