Unannounced and Unexpected

"Boy, that sounds familiar," I thought with a measure of sarcasm.

As I continued, an image took shape in my mind. An image that reminded me very much of the last time I saw you. It was a strange deja vu, like a glitch in the Matrix.

A black cat went past us and then I saw another that looked just like it.

How much like it? Was it the same cat?

Is your description the same as my image, painted from your perspective? How will I know? Will you show me in some way? Or will you keep hiding, catching me off guard with the occasional cryptic reveal?

I caught your gaze, it wasn't lost in the darkness, although it was distant and fleeting. I was lost at sea, being swayed and pounded by the waves, and you were the life boat I could see but could not reach. A typical interaction I suppose, but usually you give me a bit more to work with.

You know I don't like this. Angry is perhaps the wrong word... I am perturbed. Why can't you just give me the truth, openly and willingly? You make it out to be so simple, but I think you know better.

You want to make it less complicated? Start by being honest.

I promise, I will listen to each and every word.

Me? On a Diet?!

... Thankfully, not the weight loss kind.

Yesterday I went to the chiropractor (who's also a naturopathic physician) for my headaches and neck pain.

Diagnosis?

An episode of hypoglycemia.

Who knew?

Now I'm being treated for two different ailments related to food. I've got Nexium for the reflux, probiotics for my digestive problems, and my neck and back were adjusted. The last piece of treatment is diet.

Regular meals can be normal, but I'm not supposed to eat any high carb snacks between meals, only high protein to avoid a spike & crash in bloodsugar. And I have to eat breakfast, which is really a challenge - my stomach always feels funny in the morning, and I'm usually in too much of a hurry to eat anyway.

Also no coffee or soda. None with sugar anyway, which really defeats the whole point, if you ask me.

It was absolute torture this afternoon being at work, surrounded by chocolate, chips, and other assorted junk food, and not being able to eat any of it. I didn't get my afternoon mocha either. Instead I munched on some sunflower seeds and honey yogurt. Tomorrow it will be almonds and cheese. All tasty things, but still... there's no substitute for chocolate.

On the bright side, I haven't had a headache since yesterday, and I had more energy this afternoon than I've had all week. I guess that means things are looking up!