Mid-Year Assessment

Ok, it's been a month since my blog post. Not to mention that is has been six months since my goal setting over Samhain.

1. Physical -- My wounds are much improved, and my overall physical condition a lot better. I am still a ways from walking a mile, but I am getting closer to that. I've lost 30+ pounds since January. Progress! I will be attending the VA's MOVE! program classes this month. Goal weight? Short term 400. Long term? the weight that I am healthiest at. Diabetes SGLs have been very good, with a spike 1-2 times a week. Stretch goal: By the end of the year, maintain a 7 / 21 / 30 day average SGL of 105.

2. Emotional -- This area took a big jolt when Jameece and I broke up three months ago. I had a few spectacular setbacks (the first month after the breakup was very tough), an equally spectacular success (meeting Nancy) and a lot of quiet victories. This area got a lot of focus, especially the last three months, and that focus has paid off: I am a lot more on top of the anger issues than I was in October. I've stopped beating myself up over setbacks. I have gotten professional help and meds. My mood is a lot more level, with far fewer "snaps." My stretch goal for the rest of the year: to go one full calendar month without a single "snap." Good progress.

3. Socialization -- I have gamed a bit less, mostly because I've been focusing on the emotional stuff. Nancy and I have A Plan™ to help out with the birth family. My solo attempts have been focussed on my parents, who have rejected every attempt I have made to communicate with them. Results not as positive as I'd hoped, but not for want of effort.

4. Reading -- Fresno's excuse for a library did not have the books I wanted to read. Again, focus on my emotional stuff has kept me from putting more effort in here.

On balance, a good report card.