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First, I wanted to say that I am completely and insanely envious of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
gnrationfo, who is now getting phone calls from Billie Joe Armstrong. Next time, I want you to not pick up the phone and instead let your machine get it. Then you can play it for me when I'm there, and it'll be the next best thing to seeing Green Day in concert.
Second, I wanted to impart a couple of pieces of news -- one good, one ... I can't decide.
#1: I had my bloodwork done the other day (a year since the time I found out I had high bad cholesterol), and the results came back with good news! Hmm, so losing 14+ pounds really did make a difference. Guess that means I have to try to stick w/ a healthier lifestyle (though I've already deteriorated a lot from late last year).
So I'm still not under 100 for LDL, but at least it's near optimal now, instead of borderline high. YAY that this means I won't have to go on cholesterol-lowering medication.
#2: So, re: the iPod. They don't have a replacement, which I find unsurprising, because how many 20GB iPods are you going to be able to find at that price? So they're going to fully refund my money, and provide a UPS label for me to ship it back, etc. Which is cool -- they have been really great to deal with so far. But, of course, now I'm torn about what my next steps are. Do I invest in another iPod, because those who have them really love them, or do I invest in a different MP3 player, for the reasons I've gone over before (lower price, more space, etc.)? I would really, REALLY love to get your experience/opinions on this. The more, the better. I should have probably done this earlier.
What MP3 player are you using? What's been your experience with it so far? What are the things you love most about it, and what drawbacks (if any) have you encountered?
gnrationfo, who is now getting phone calls from Billie Joe Armstrong. Next time, I want you to not pick up the phone and instead let your machine get it. Then you can play it for me when I'm there, and it'll be the next best thing to seeing Green Day in concert.Second, I wanted to impart a couple of pieces of news -- one good, one ... I can't decide.
#1: I had my bloodwork done the other day (a year since the time I found out I had high bad cholesterol), and the results came back with good news! Hmm, so losing 14+ pounds really did make a difference. Guess that means I have to try to stick w/ a healthier lifestyle (though I've already deteriorated a lot from late last year).
| HDL in mg/dL (good cholesterol) | LDL in mg/dL (bad cholesterol) | Triglycerides | Total Cholesterol | Weight | |
| Recommended Guidelines | Low: < 40 Optimal: > 60 | Optimal: < 100 Near optimal: 100 to 129 Borderline high: 130 to 159 High: 160 to 189 Very high: > 190 | Optimal: < 150 Borderline high: 150 to 199 High: 200 to 499 Very high: > 500 | Optimal: < 200 Borderline high: 200 to 239 High: > 240 | Optimal: 104-125 pounds |
| 2004 test | 46 | 140 | 116 | 209 | 139 |
| 2005 test | 63 | 112 | 67 | 180 | 115 |
| 2006 test | 65 | 122 | 76 | 201 | ?? |
| 2007 test | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2008 test | 46 | 139 | 96 | 204 | 132 |
| 2009 test | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2010 test | 50 | -- | -- | 213 | 154 |
| 2011 test | 48 | 107 | 109 | 177 | 158 |
So I'm still not under 100 for LDL, but at least it's near optimal now, instead of borderline high. YAY that this means I won't have to go on cholesterol-lowering medication.
#2: So, re: the iPod. They don't have a replacement, which I find unsurprising, because how many 20GB iPods are you going to be able to find at that price? So they're going to fully refund my money, and provide a UPS label for me to ship it back, etc. Which is cool -- they have been really great to deal with so far. But, of course, now I'm torn about what my next steps are. Do I invest in another iPod, because those who have them really love them, or do I invest in a different MP3 player, for the reasons I've gone over before (lower price, more space, etc.)? I would really, REALLY love to get your experience/opinions on this. The more, the better. I should have probably done this earlier.
What MP3 player are you using? What's been your experience with it so far? What are the things you love most about it, and what drawbacks (if any) have you encountered?
