I’m banned from two of my favorite things for the next month or so. See, I’ve had this really annoying eczema on my eyelids for the past few months. Kind of painful, very red, and recently starting to spread. I finally asked a doctor about and she suggested that I try a gluten-free diet for the next couple of months. Apparently, too much gluten is a trigger for eczema in people with a gluten intolerance. I had no idea I had a gluten intolerance, but it makes so much sense. I have been eating way more bread and gluten-y things since the beginning of the year which around when this started. Plus, my little brother has the same problem. 

So for the next little while, I’m watching my gluten intake. I’m not cutting it out completely because, fuck, I do not have that much willpower. I’m just cutting waaaay back. I’ll definitely miss the pizza and the beer and the bread and the waffles and the pasta and the pretzels and the chips and—wow, cutting down on gluten is going to be super healthy. Maybe I’ll lose a few pounds along the way. Most importantly, though, if I can finally get rid of this damn redness on my eyelids, it will definitely be worth it.