SpeakLow Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hello Everyone,I am back too, yet again. I took a long hiatus this summer, not all by choice though. I sold my house back in late March, at the same time I started experiencing blood in my urine. Some tests showed that I am riddled with Kidney Stones and some cysts, which the doctors though maybe the onset of Polycystic Kidney Disease. I don't do well with the "D" word, it was a pretty tumultuous time. Jonzen flew out to Colorado to help both Jessifly and I move out to Oregon. I spent the summer with Jon in Sisters. I eventually started to pass a stone, which got stuck for about two months. I had surgery in July to have it removed. NOT fun stuff, I wish no one ever experiences that kind of pain. I am here in Portland now, temporarily living with Jessi. I hope to have work very soon so that I can get of these expensive COBRA benefits and find a home of my own. I am 99% sure that I landed a job at the downtown REI though, which is pretty cool! Great company and deep discounts too! I spent the last week with Hero, a great inspiration and very good new friend. He introduced me to the benefits of a raw diet as well. I went vegan on my birthday last year, so I though this year on my birthday, I would go raw, as much as I can. So yesterday, it began. With the outlook of these health problems of mine, I am more dedicated now than ever, to set my mind and body on the right track with proper foods and proper exercise. I am hoping to start on some kind of yoga, all new to me. I am ready to build now too, more than ever. I think I want to take some dance classes too, it has always looked fun to me, especially swing! So, it is good to finally be here in Portland and back here on the forums. I hope to see many of you around town too! I've met a small handful and looking forward to meeting everyone else eventually! Laters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome back! Nice seeing you a few times around town. I hope you get your job and that you're able to accomplish the things you are hoping to out here in Portland. All the best man and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 We're glad you're back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Welcome back. ps - stones are awful. I went vegan after I had mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Welcome back and sorry to hear about your health-problems! I am sure a raw diet will inprove your health-level but be aware of the detox-symptoms you might experience. It is very helpful to have other rowfoodists around you when you start. My advice: To not fall into the raw-cuisine-trap. Keep the meals as simple as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Welcome back...it was nice meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm happy that you've joined our Portland crew and it's great to see ya back on here as well. Best wishes for continually improving health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Hey bro, Nice to see you at the movie a couple of weeks ago. Don't be a stranger. Come by and say hi anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I've been wondering what Speaklow is up to... If yr reading this amigo, I hope yr healthy, happy & warm. It would be great to see ya - online & off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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