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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?
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Date: 2005-05-18 03:27 am (UTC)Second, if you plan to use this to exercise in a non-stationary device (i.e. jogging) then you'd be much better investing into a non-hard-drive-based device, like a Discman with MP3 support, minidisc player or a flash memory based jukebox.
Third, if you want to use this in your car, maybe a CD player and some CD-RWs might be a cheaper and more practical option ;) I use an iPod because I walk a lot, but whenever I drive I find a selection of 10 rewriteable CDs are more than enough because, really, how often do you switch playlists during mid-drive? (Although 24 hour cross-country driving marathonw are another story altogether...)
Fourth, no matter what model you get, buy a case to protect it from scratches *and* drops. It's the best investment you can make! :)
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Date: 2005-05-18 04:49 pm (UTC)Is this a feature on non-factory-installed stereos? I don't recall seeing this on my car stereo (which came pre-installed). I use a casette adaptor and am looking for something that works better.
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Date: 2005-05-18 05:05 pm (UTC)Yup. Some factory-installed stereos also have it (usually it's hidden in the back), but most don't. It really depends on how
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Date: 2005-05-18 05:33 pm (UTC)If I did exercise w/ the player, it wouldn't be jogging. I hate running of any kind. ;) I'd mostly be walking, which it sounds like that would be safe to do?
Mostly I want it for when I'm traveling, like on a plane, or in a car ride when I'm not driving.
Yes, a case is a must!