on the other hand.... there's a fist!

When I began this blog I had in mind a general idea of posting a journal, rants and opinions. Since starting a few things have happened which have ups and downs. Firstly, I've met someone, someone who has blown many of my preconceptions about my personal tastes wide apart, and who has made me feel happy, young and full of life, something I havent really felt for a long long time, so it's all good, except in a few weeks she's going to work in Switzerland for a year.... bad timing huh? I'm already researching cheap flights, hotels and will make sure I get over there whenever I can, and hey, it's only for a year and if we can make it work, we'll have a really solid basis to build on in 12 months time.

Secondly I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which while it didnt come as a shock as there's a family history and I am a big chap, it still knocked me off kilter for a while. It's a bit of a kicker being told that you have to make a big readjustment in your lifestyle, and while I'm finding it fairly straightforward so far, I know there are going to be a lot of things to overcome. I've had great support from family and friends and some great suggestions for recipes and little cheats to still enjoy life.

With all this in mind, plus starting a new job next week, I think now, the blog has a purpose, so I'll be chronicling the next year with the gorgeous girl in my life, and my experiences with type 2. I hope to remain humorous and entertaining as far as possible, and I'll try to spare the gory details from sensitive eyes.