Believe.

Short answer? Because I was scared if I was dying, my viewpoints would never be heard.

Recently, my health has been declining.

My muscles, joints, and even my skin hurts. I’m plagued by fatigue, depression, and the sense of isolation that comes with not having the energy to leave my little apartment.

I decided to start blogging when my Doctor gave me the news: “There’s something wrong.” While I believe that everything is how it should be, I understand that “wrong” often means my health is in danger.

It was obviously something. Anyone who knew me five years ago would have described me as an unstoppable force. I was never a “Manly Man,” but I certainly wasn’t a wilted lilly, either. I’d take on projects with zest, and usually finish them with a twist. I value my reputation, and I always do my best to “wow” people with whatever I do.

Wow, I feel bad.

It’s important to open up, and let stuff out. Especially when you’re under the threat of imminent death.

Today, however, I have the pleasure of announcing- my death is no more imminent than yours (as long as I receive treatment.) I DO have hemochromatosis (a genetic disease that causes too much iron in my blood), but my main “downer” right now is low testosterone.

It causes all kinds of issues, some I DO experience, and some (like low sex drive) I don’t. At least, I hope I don’t have a low sex drive, because I’d hate to see a high one!

Now, I’m not going into a bunch of ugly details like your Aunt Agnes at Thanksgiving dinner, but if you want to know more, go here.

I’m not dying any faster than you. So, this blog will be a celebration of my life. Sometimes, it takes something big like a death threat to jolt someone into recognizing the beauty in his/her life.

This is my blog.

Peace