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So apparently I have a Vitamin D deficiency due to lack of sun exposure. I went to the doctor (my first time at a new doctor's clinic since moving) and was told I had to get some labs done to check on a few things (normal procedure, not because anything was suspicious). When my labs came back, I got a call saying my VD levels were down. A good VD level is supposed to be in the 60's and mine is in the low 30's - still, I was told, in a good range, but on the very low end of it. Now I have to take supplements.

I don't know about you, but being in my low 20's and having to take supplements already makes me feel old. It's really not that big of a deal. It's more humorous than anything to me. Washington is a state that gets rain for its fall, winter and spring seasons - rain, rain and more rain along with dreary, sunless skies. I had a difficult winter this past year because all that rain made me feel depressed and tired...now I know part of the reason why!

When I came back to WA after being in MI for a few weeks this past summer, I vowed that I would be more positive about living here and not so negative because I really do enjoy living here. It feels more and more home-ish the longer we're here. But, I have to be honest, I know that MI isn't perfect....but I really really (in jest, of course) want to play this VD deficiency card for as long as I can to those who claim that WA is the best place on earth. :)

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