That's all that we can do, is think of the big picture. I only get an average of one WU per day in, for a hundred points or so, and a bonus after 10WU's. Even though I don't have the high performance client, I still get some bonus points because I use the security code. I've checked, and have seen the bonus points myself.
Hopefully, in the spring, I can get a faster processor for my desktop, a newer Athlon X2 dual core. I'm beginning to look at my options already, it appears that I can upgrade for less than $100 easily.
Then, I can rack up some of the big points myself. But there's more involved than points. I noticed that my last WU was for an Alzheimer's protein, that disease has claimed the lives of many, I honestly hope that a cure is found soon, and even though my points were small, that small step went a large way towards curing people of the disease.
Many people take their health for granted, I once did, but it's something that you can't take for granted. Having been through a lot myself since 2006, has taught me a lot. When you're sick, I mean very sick, you look at life in an entirely different manner.
The temporary surgery that was done on my neck during the summer isn't holding up. That's why I'm not on here as much. My hands starts to get tingly and numb after only an hour or so on the computer, and each and every morning I wake up that way. Sometimes I can't even feel the cup of coffee in my hand, or can barely feel it.
I have degenerative disc disease along with osteoarthritis that's advancing rapidly through my spine. Hopefully, folding@home is working on these diseases, too. At any rate, my future is looking dimmer with every passing day. My pain meds have been increased during my last two monthly visits.
But I do my very best not to let it get me down, hold my head up, and get my mind on other things. That alone helps a lot.
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