Blonde, Sweat & Wine

Today was the big day! I got my insulin pump! This has been a total nerve racking thing for me, for almost 31 years I have been a pretty much carefree person. Today I struggled a little when I was with the trainer learning about my new sidechick. I've been joking about it lately, calling the pump my second boyfriend and various other humorous outlets to relieve my anxiety. This honestly really tough for me, and I almost think I wished I was diagnosed at a younger age. Just the constant cycle of a diabetics mind Lately, I have felt very irritable towards diabetes and the recent changes I have implemented in my own life. Yes, it will be good in the long run and life will be easier but at the same time it is a massive change. After having it for a few hours, I felt like a little bit of a freak but it is slowly becoming a new norm. I do like that I have complete control over my illness and can modify it if I need to. What a pair these two!! The Dexcom G6 & t:slim X2 Th...

Evidently if you were born between 1981 & 1996, you're a millennial so I figured I would used the "AF" instead of swearing. Do you ever feel like you're just tired of just about everything? Well, that is me the past couple weeks! Just tired of being exhausted with the two consecutive low readings this week between 1 and 4am. Tired of stressing about finances, future & the other F word. Just wanting and needing a break before hitting the ceiling?? Well, welcome to my world this MONTH! Last week, I had one of those good cries. One of those turn the music up, run the bath, wine induced, good Lord save me cries. Where you feel sorry for yourself, want to change everything and move out of the country to your own island moments. This is something most women do on a random basis and, to be honest, it is extremely healthy. I mentioned the "Pancreas Pals" podcast last post and it has truly helped me so much mentally. https://pancreaspals.com/catego...

Hey y'all!! It has been a hot minute since my last post, if you noticed the blog title has changed! Very excited about the project I have decided to take on with this blog. Many good things to come!! Originally, this blog was focused on living on a budget. I started blogging a long time ago, took a long break and came back feeling like this wasn't really what I wanted this blog to be about anymore. Yes, I am still a blonde on a budget (LOL!!) however, I wanted to indulge in something more self satisfying. That being said, I want this blog and its posts to portray who I am as a person. About a month ago, I went to a new endocrinologist which is a medical provider that specializes in all things endocrinology (thyroid, diabetes, hormones, etc.). My last endo was absolutely horrible, I went once and he attempted to tell me that I am "not really a diabetic and needed to manage my chronic illness with diet, to not really worry about it". Insert blonde face palm emoji ...