Well, my low-level, but ever-present migraine is really beginning to get on my nerves.  I have noticed I am not as tolerant of temperature changes, volume levels, hunger, or anything that causes me any discomfort.  I talked to my Neuro and I am going back on Zonegran.  I am still waiting to see if I need B-12 injections.

Today, I started my new exercise regimine.  I go in a week to a have a personal trainer plan out a program for me, but in the mean time, I walk around the indoor track, use the newstepper, and do a little machine work for my upper arms.  Instead of keeping tracks of laps, or distance, I took a stop watch and used time as my goal.  I did a hard 30 minutes, which is a big step for me.  I know that eventually I will have to work up to an hour, but I think I had a good first step.  I hope I am not too sore tomorrow, so I can go back and do some more work tomorrow. 

I really enjoy music.  It can lift my mood or turn around anxiety or inspire me.  I made a special playlist for my mp3 player containing songs that rocked.  A little Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, stuff like that.  It keeps me at a decent pace, my mind off my aching joints, gives me a little more spring in my otherwise dragging steps.

So far, I feel okay.  I need to buy some different socks that are more padded to stave off the burned-feeling on the pads of my feet.  I bought a smaller water bottle to carry around with me and bought a small USB mp3 player that I will load with only my exercise music. 

I was lucky enough to have a little visit from my daughter and grandbaby tonight.  Bella has her first tooth (picture on FaceBook) and turned 9 months today.  She is a main motivation for me.  I had two healthy and active Grandmas until I was in my late 30's.  I wouldn't trade that experience for anything in the world.  I want to be there for Bella as she grows up.  I know my migraines may limit me, but I don't want prematurely damaged joints and muscles to stop me.  I want to see her graduate, develop in whatever career she chooses, marries, and raises her own kids.  I may not make it that far, but I want to try.