I had a lot of plans for things that I was going to get done today. I wish I had the energy for a spray on tan and a haircut but I just don’t. However, fibromyalgia had other plans. I go through this every spring which is why I’m glad I keep a blog about fibromyalgia. When you’re in tons of pain it’s difficult to maintain perspective. However, in the Spring I feel better. I get more work done and also start up a better exercise routine. The first weeks of adjusting to this are pretty difficult because I tend to get sicker at first. However, I know in my years of experience that in my case it’s worth it in the end. Did fibro have other plans for you today?

I have had to sacrifice a lot of hobbies just because fibromyalgia so oftentimes is all about survival. However, losing hobbies also means a loss of self. I think that most hobbies can be modified. For instance, I used to play violin before I got sick. However, I was too tired to go to lessons or play in an orchestra. Plus, my fingers wouldn’t move that way anymore.

I wish that I would’ve transferred to a different instrument. I was looking at the music123 site today. I like that it solves multiple problems especially with the Learn to Play music tools. The instruments often come in packages including a case but also with manuals. My favorite part of the site was the Cash Out section. Trade-in options are also available which I hadn’t heard about now but it would work well in my situation. This means that I may be able to trade the gear that I can’t play anymore into something that I can actually play. Have you either lost or revived any hobbies since you got sick?

I’m just wondering in general if the other fibromites out there are feeling better since the seasons have changed. We’re supposed to be done with winter here but I didn’t get too sick just because it was a pretty mild winter and I live in Southern Utah instead of Northern Utah. I have noticed that I have a little bit more energy; even though it did snow this weekend. Does anyone else have less pain in the spring?