|
|
|
January 29th, 2010
05:57 pm - *huggles*
*Reply to this post, and I'll tell you one reason why I like you (doesn't matter how frequently or infrequently we talk/comment). Then repost this and spread the love.
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/tired.png) tired
Current Music: Nothing
|
January 27th, 2010
09:27 pm
My appointment was at 1815.
Hubbsta and I arrived at 1800 to an empty Fracture Clinic so was worried that I had been given the wrong date.
Letter gets taken. I get called in to see the Consultant.
He asks what's been going on, so I tell him.
He does a short physical and looks at my x-rays.
He sees damage on the the x-ray.
So sometime before I see him in April, I am having a scan!
We were out of the hospital by 17 minutes past 1800 !!!!
I am annoyingly upbeat tonight, much to the Hubbsta's disgust LOL.
So watch this space for updates.
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/happy.png) happy
Current Music: Las Vegas
|
09:24 pm - Writer's Block: Unfriended, Unspecified!
Yes. I have been unfriended without explanation. Well, the person who unfriended me didn't explain. The person concerned told another friend of mine what the issue was and so she told me. It was because I had physical disabilities.
Never unfriended anyone.
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/okay.png) okay
Current Music: Las Vegas
|
January 26th, 2010
05:31 pm - Tomorrow (Wednesday) is a big day
Tomorrow I get to see a Spinal Surgeon.
Tomorrow I hopefully get to see someone who will listen and realise just how painful this is.
Tomorrow I hopefully will be referred for a scan.
Tomorrow I hope will be the start of something good (depending on the results).
Today I can't worry about tomorrow because it won't do any good. (But yes, I'm worrying a smidge)
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/worried.png) worried
Current Music: Nothing
|
05:24 pm - Writer's Block: Mobile etiquette
Offended is a tad strong a word. I can a little annoyed however it's today culture.
And no, I don't say anything as I'm a wuss.
Current Location: In bed
Current Mood: worried
Current Music: Nothing
|
January 23rd, 2010
05:18 pm - New addition to the family
Our new addition:
Eddie, or Big Ed.
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: Nothing
|
January 18th, 2010
03:54 pm - Woof, woof, bloody woof!!
I am sat in my bedroom.
Said bedroom looks over some green and a playground and other houses.
There is a dog. This dog is barking. This dog seems to bark 24/7. I really would wish said dog would not bark for a little while please.
(and as I write this, the bloody thing shuts up LOL)!!
Current Location: In bed
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: Whatever the budgie is listening to
|
January 16th, 2010
12:12 am - Update for 2010 so far
Well, it's the 15th January already (where did the last 15 days go: I'm sure I didn't get so drunk on NYE's that I slept through it all!!!)
It's been a couple of weeks of ups and downs.
The Downs:
Having to stay in due to personal and external issues.
Being told that my cholesterol was high and therefore having to cut out refined sugar. I let myself have a treat at the weekends but during the week I am eating a lot of fruit which can't be doing me too much harm. And i've noticed my trousers getting a smidge looser. I've suddenly got apple cravings. Must be missing something in my diet.
Another down was receiving a letter saying that my referral with the Spinal Specialist had been posted "due to circumstances blah blah" (more of that later in the ups bit).
Been in a lot of pain; however 50% is due to me being an stubborn prat (no agreeing at the back, please).
The ups:
Having a fun NYE and actually managing to stay up until after midnight where I enjoyed a very large cuban stogie. I don't smoke however a good cigar is a different story altogether and it's only once a year.
Seeing Brother in Law and his two kids on Boxing Day. Catriona has to be one of the prettiest little girls ever. I know I'm biased but she is, so there :-)
The snow was beautiful; it was lovely to see children acting like children and having fun. And the adults; I think the adults had more fun as they remember when it used to snow like it did on a regular basis. When school wasn't closed and you got there, freezing cold and soaking wet from ambushed snowball fights. And then do the same on the way home, via hills and use black bags as sleds.
The same day as receiving the letter telling me that my appointment had been postponed, receiving a phonecall from the hospital saying that I'd been given an emergency appointment. So instead of having to go in March, I am now going in less than 2 weeks time. I am not sure if my Doctor wrote because when I saw him, he was shocked at how long I had to wait. I don't really care; i am just grateful to see a Consultant. Then I can find out whether there is something that can be done to mend my back or whether The Hubbsta and I have to organise our lives around how things are now. Either way, it's a positive way forward.
Changing how I word things to myself. I'm trying not to say "I've ONLY done xxxxx" to "I've ACHIEVED xxxx today". It's amazing how one word can make a huge difference.
Keeping various diaries; health, food and normal. I managed it all of last year so going to give it another go.
And the lovely news is that my Darling Hubbsta has bought me a iPod Touch. Well that's not strictly true. He has put it on his credit card so that I don't have to wait a couple months to save up for it. He is, however, giving me so much towards it. So I've gone over the darkside.
So, 15 days in; all is well.
Hope everyone else is good.
Current Location: In bed
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/chipper.png) chipper
Current Music: Guns 'n' Roses
|
January 15th, 2010
11:41 pm - Writer's Block: Help Haiti
Probably make blankets or clothes or send old clothes.
|
January 12th, 2010
07:26 pm - Writer's Block: What I did for love
17th December 2001 - my Dad was dying of cancer and I was working in London and he was in Winchester. I didn't want to receive a phonecall saying that he only had x amount of time left. Without even discussing with my partner (now my Hubbsta), I walked into my boss's office and resigned a £30k a year job. They were excellent. They let me go at the end of the week and gave me a bonus to keep me going, which was above and beyond.
The irony of it all is that Dad died during the Christmas holiday and I could have kept my job. But on the other hand, it did give me the impetus to start my own training company which ran until 2005.
Would I do it again for someone I loved? Yes, in a heartbeat. However this time I would warn my Hubby.
|
January 9th, 2010
06:53 pm - Saturday 9th January 2010
I got let out .. Nik took me out for coffee. Apart from negotiating the ice rink in front of the coffee shop, all went well.
However, the next thing that happened had me laughing with glee!!
Yes, it was bloody cold! Yes, it hurt a lot! However I didn't care. I was a kid again. I was having fun.
My first snow angel ... awwwwww :-)
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/giggly.png) giggly
|
January 8th, 2010
09:37 pm - Writer's Block: Menu fixe fix
Ice cream (as long as it didn't make me fat)
Chocolate chip rice cakes.
I don't think I would grow tired of them :-)
|
January 6th, 2010
06:23 pm - Writer's Block: Love is deaf
Yes. I already do (sorry Dear) :-D
|
January 5th, 2010
03:06 pm - True Blood in three words
Vampire Bill phwoaarrrrrrr.
Current Location: At home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/cold.png) cold
Current Music: Doctor Who
|
January 3rd, 2010
01:28 pm - 2010 non resolutions, but baby steps
At the beginning of every year, I always say something like "it's going to a good year" and something comes along and bites me or friends on the arse and the year stutters. I'm not going into specifics so don't worry, you don't have to read anything about medical shit apart from this: if you are bored hearing of it, I can assure you I'm sick and tired of living it!
So I'm going to see if I can set some baby sized goals that are either in my control or, if in someone elses, try to stress less.
So:
1. Attend the Friday session regularly. It helps and it means I get out. And not just outside but into a town where there are coffee shops, and book shops and pound shops and I can spend a little bit of money and not feel guilty afterwards!
2. Spinal Surgeon referral is in March. Just a little more time until then so I have to wait. I have done it very well for the last year ... what's a few more weeks :-)
3. Try and have at least one romantic night a month with The Hubbsta, whether it's at the flat or out; the cinema or a takeaway and a movie. Doesn't matter. He's great. He deserves better but doesn't want it; he wants me so I have to accept this (yes it's a very good thing) and allow myself to let him worry about me and care about me and love me.
4. (THIS IS HAVING TO BE PUT ON HOLD FOR A TERM) Keep going with the calligraphy. If I cannot manage the certificate it is not a big problem. Continue it because it is a fun evening, I have made new friends, I get out of the house and I am GOOD at it. Listen AND hear to what is being said! (UPDATE) .. I shall carry on at home. One of my Calligraphy buddies and the teacher are going to send me the lessons.
5. Carry on with the piano and cross stitch at my own pace. I WILL NOT beat myself up if I cannot do any on a specific day. They are hobbies not plans to take over the World .... Or are they.. mwuhahahahaa?!?!?
6. Find my limitations. I have a wonderfully understanding husband. If I know I have done too much, I have to STOP. There are friends on here who go through something similar and I'm sure they understand what I mean here. There is nothing I do that is so urgent it has to be finished right there and then. There is no prize for pain. The washing up is not going to make a run for it. So what if the bed is not made; we are only going to unmake it when we get back in it. Save energy, spoons, for important and fun things.
7. If I have to rest then REST. It is not being lazy! Doctors do not give out controlled pain killers for laziness. Mother in Law says it's medicine if it helps.
8. Most importantly, and this should be at the top, enjoy the things I can do. I CAN still use my arms, legs, brain. It is just I can only do it for shorter period of time than before so treasure them. Treasure the time spent with friends and family. They understand so do not stress or feel guilty or say sorry for asking them to visit. If they don't want to, they won't.
9. Get a money box and start a sorry fund. Everytime I say sorry for no reason whatsoever, I stick a coin in it. I'll be a millionaire this time next year (Rodney).
Went on a bit longer than I anticipated. Do not know how many will read this as that is not important. This is for me.
Current Location: In bed
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: The background noise of WoW
|
01:08 pm - Writer's Block: Baby, you can drive my car
My dream car has and always will be an MX-5. I had a series 1 for a while and loved it to bits. If I had oodles of money, enough to buy a Bugatti Veryon (sp?), I'd still buy an MX-5 and spend the rest on a house, which would be incredibly eco friendly to make up for the MX-5.
|
January 1st, 2010
01:42 am - The noughties decade in meme form
Waste of time really.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/drunk.png) drunk
|
December 29th, 2009
07:38 pm - Nicked from friends page
If you had me alone, locked up in your house for twenty-four hours and I had to do whatever you wanted me to, what would you have me do?
All comments will be permanently screened because it's a secret. Then, repost this in your lj. You might be surprised with the responses you get.
:D
(PS If you comment is screened, apologies - if anyone can be arsed that is - as can't remember how to do the screening thing)
Current Location: at home
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/blah.png) blah
Current Music: Nothing
|
December 27th, 2009
05:16 pm - Christmas/Yule/Saturnalia 2009
T'was nice and quiet and enjoyable.
Christmas Day was good food, good wine and a good DVD which make The Hubbsta try and breathe tea - it doesn't work. Got a bit teary and maudlin around midnight. You who know me well will know why. It's not any easier.
Boxing Day was more good food, more good wine and good company. All was going well, even after being threatened by The Hubbsta to sit on me if I didn't rest and when I tried to move, he did actually sit on me! All was going lovely and shiny until I sat on the arm of a chair and the chap in the chair moved and I fell, into the not too comfy hands of The Hubbsta. Valium and Asti, when not really recommended, was a reasonably good concoction.
Unfortunately could only make it until just after 2000 which I was annoyed at myself at however I hope everyone else had fun.
Current Location: In bed
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/alphyna/pp/aggravated.png) In Pain
Current Music: What's on the iTouch
|
December 19th, 2009
08:11 pm - Doc update
Went back to the docs on Friday.
ECG is fine.
Bloods were fine apart from having high cholesterol (in the family), so going on a low sugar diet as of January.
He's sending me for a chest x-ray however he is 99% sure the problem are discs in my thoracic area.
My referral date for the surgeon came through: 15th March 2010. Quite a while, but at least something to aim for. And if I have a scan, unless it's put through as urgent, I'm thinking maybe September.
Current Location: In the flat
Current Mood: The usual
Current Music: Nothing
|
|
|
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
bobbsta's journal