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July 31 – new problems with drugs

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It is the day before the local Pride Parade and Party after it. I should be doing more but this morning woke up and had no energy to go and help. So to preserve my energy for the madness that will be tomorrow, I am keeping a low profile and getting on with other things. Entering the 21st century On Wednesday I took delivery of an Apple iPhone and am currently making sure all my contacts are stored in it correctly. Who knows, I may even be able to update this blog from it at some point in the near … Continue reading July 31 – new problems with drugs

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July 29

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One new positive friend… It’s a funny world. In one week I have discovered more friends that are positive. But also heard bad news about one friend. Finding out that friends I’ve had for months are in fact positive and have been for as long as I have known them is an interesting experience. On a certain dating site I have a profile that makes it clear that I am HIV positive. I used to have a profile that didn’t, and it was through that profile I met the friend that told me he was positive last night. He asked … Continue reading July 29

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July 27

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Food continues to be an issue. Yesterday, I was really bad. I only had a bag of sweets and a banana. Well not entirely. I had some “cornish” pasties (made in Belfast not Callington!) and some cake at lunch time. At least the meds are still being taken. Which is good. Still getting pains in legs and joints in general, though yesterday the worst was the pain in my head, which mean that I am very slow when walking. This really is an annoyance as have to remember to pace myself. Continue reading July 27

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July 22

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Another day, another post. After yesterday’s good news, I can simply say that I feel much better. And I am even eating. I’m not quite sure whether it is simply the news about my viral load that has lifted my spirits or whether it is a mixture of that and support from various sources. Whatever, it is working. For the moment. Continue reading July 22

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July 21

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Good news finally today. I was up at the HIV Clinic once more today and found out that there was really good news. My Viral Load count has come down. In fact it is now so low that it is undetectable. In the words of another friend who also got this result a couple of weeks ago. ” I may have to celebrate. “ Although this is good news, this doesn’t totally stop the feelings of depression and lack of motivation that are still floating around in my head. More good news is that I am becoming better at taking … Continue reading July 21

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July 15 – St Swithun's Day

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St Swithun’s day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithun’s day if thou be fair For forty days ’twill rain na mair Raining in Belfast And so as normal, on July 15, it is raining. Let’s hope that the traditional rhyme doesn’t apply in this ecclesiastical Province of Armagh but only in that of Canterbury. Or maybe it only applies in the diocese of Winchester where St Swithun lived, worked, and was buried. Long time.. no post It has indeed been quite a while since last I posted to this blog. This has been because … Continue reading July 15 – St Swithun's Day

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June 23

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St Etheldreda’s Day Today is St Etheldreda’s Day. The day that the Church remembers a holy Abbess in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It is the day I remember a friend of mine called Etheldreda. And remember that I have forgotten to send a card to her – I’ll have to do that later this afternoon. Hospital Clinic Last month when I was given the date for today’s appointment I mentioned that it was St Etheldreda’s day and the doctor looked at me a bit funny. I’m rather good with dates – name a day and I’ll probably be able to know what … Continue reading June 23

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June 21

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It’s June 21st the longest day of the year, so there is less time to cry when going to sleep tonight. Strange how that is what comes to mind. But, of course, tonight is not that sort of time for going to bed. Tonight is another fundraising night and will see me out til the early hours rattling a bucked for the local Pride festival. It’s midsummer and it’s pouring with rain here. So not the best day to go out for a nice drive or anything – and even when I get home I’ll not want to do any … Continue reading June 21

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June 20

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A better morning after the night before Last evening was a good night in lots of ways. First of all I had been chatting to a friend most of the evening online and this had helped cheer me up all night. Secondly, I managed to not cry myself to sleep. This morning I woke up when my mother came into the room – yup I’m staying at theirs for a bit. So there was porridge for breakfast and I’m sure there will be good wholesome food for lunch and tea. Remember, a boy’s best friend is his mother. And nothing … Continue reading June 20

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June 19

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It’s been a few days since I posted on here, but chatting to one mate on msn made me realise how much of a mask is still being worn by me. At night it gets taken off, and still I cry myself to sleep. I don’t know when this will stop – and i don’t know what will stop it. What I do know is that it didn’t happen when I spent the night with the fabulous new friend that I made a few months back. Hopefully there will be another cry free night soon. On Tuesday, I’ve to go … Continue reading June 19

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