NOTE: This post contains gratuitous smileys.
LEVEL OF SUCKAGE - High.
Not "Very high" or "Extreme" - I have a loving supportive family, a nice, warm house and a tolerant boss. Most importantly, this is temporary. It's just been a BIG pain
HOW OVER THE WHOLE F#$%ING THING I AM - Indescribably
HIGHLIGHTS
I was going to say NONE, but this little ‘crisis’ has really brought the Spousal Unit and me closer together. He has been tremendously supportive and I am so grateful and proud of the way he has stepped up. Don't worry, I've told him so!
In a strange kind of way I've enjoyed not having any goals or expectations of myself for a while. A low-pressure, no-plan environment seemed the best way to get through this. And J has awarded me 9 out of 10 for how I’ve dealt with this whole tiresome affair LOL.
LOWLIGHTS
-Getting stuck at the top of an escalator at the station with Noddie halfway down crying hysterically because she'd left Mummy behind.
-Pain
-Leaking garbage bag (= wet (= cold) foot for two days)
-Finding it so easy to live a ‘nothing’ life – is there something wrong with me that I can drift along in limbo for two months without really caring?
LOOKING FORWARD TO
-Being in a pool (mmmmmmmmmmmm……floating...….)
-Not keeping my mind carefully blank about the future
-Not having to ask people to get me a cuppa
-Carrying things
-Pushing Noddie on the swing at the park
-Stepping on to an escalator without thinking about it
-Driving my own zippy little manual car instead of the clunky auto station wagon
-Not having to organise 2 garbage bags sticky tape and scissors to have a shower.
-Dancing
yes, this is how I dance. Suck it up.
-Getting in and out of a car easily
-Two warm feet
-Not having stiff shoulders and tired hands every morning
-Wearing necklaces and low-cut tops (trust me, these are not the go when on crutches)
-Using my nice work bag not a shopping carry bag
-Wearing two shoes and matching socks
-Not having to think about the practicalities of every bloody thing all the time
NOT THINKING ABOUT
-Walking any distance
-Running
-Riding my bike
-Wearing my gorgeous heels
-Racing. Mother’s Day 2008 is looking good
But guess what? I just entered the three of us in the Father’s Day 5km walk on Sept 2nd. We all need some bling!
Two more sleeps and I'm out of here.
More anon, Rip Van Winkles!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Planet Hoppity - FINAL REPORT
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8 much-appreciated comments:
That's a pretty terrific highlight LBTEPA. I think finding the lift might be a good choice for a little while. My niece is afraid of escalators, so we've discovered lifts all over Melbourne. They are tucked up in all sorts of interesting places.
I'm thinking I should be doing some of your "look forward to" things myself - floating sounds heavenly and it's ages since I went dancing.
I hope the two more sleeps zips past. All the best.
Yay! You rock, LBTEPA!! You've carried the day and the future is glorious!! :-)
now that's a plan!!! you are an inspiration to us all the way you went thru this little (not so little) detour.
no, there is nothing wrong with you for being ok with coasting. coasting is good!!!
here's to a bright future!
Way to go girl!
you seem to find love, humor, and good in all the shinanigans.
So close to 'no more leaking garbage bags' hooray!!
Good for you!
Hey- -that's how I dance!
next time have this done during warmer weather. you're making my toes cold!
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