Sunday 7 July 2013

Here I am!

I didn't realise I hadn't written anything since Thursday! I was working on some of the pages on Friday so that's an achievement. I also had a long conversation with HR which was very reassuring. She knew the laws and procedures involved and assured me that her role is neutral and advisory. I shall wait and see.
I've done quite a few machine wash loads and it's all dry and put away. I've been soaking up the wonderful vitamin D and of course watching the tennis at Wimbledon. Glued to the set! And there's cricket to watch next week as the Ashes starts.
I took the dog out for a walk by myself, we didn't go too far as I had to wait until the weather had cooled down and therefore it was getting late.
Today I drove to see my Mum & Dad. It's about a 20 minute drive. My son came with me so that I wasn't driving alone, plus he wanted to visit them too. On our way home we did a bit of shopping. It was probably a bit too much altogether and I had awful pain for a while. I found that doing my mindful stretching exercises worked to distract me from the pain and also I felt better afterwards. Note to self: even if you don't feel like it - gentle, mindful stretching exercise helps.
I read a few more chapters of my women's springboard book but it wasn't really going in - I need to concentrate on it and do the activities. I think the sun and the work situation were distracting me.
The weekend away with my sister is all booked so that's something to look forward to.
I have a busy week ahead but I'll write about it as it happens. I also have a list of things to do, phone calls to make, places to go. This will be a test of how much I've really recovered and how much I can achieve. And what the effects will be.
I carried a cup in each hand for a few seconds. I sorted out our home insurance and got us a much cheaper deal with a well known company. I've vacuumed a couple of times.
I'm having dizzy spells (pre-syncope) again. I think about the fairground roads I used to have a go on years ago; the spinning ones like the Waltzer car. Hold on tight, we're going for a ride!
I must remember to write every day although it has to fit into my back to work plan so that might have to be reviewed. I'll work out what is feasible...
I'm quite pleased with my new pages and I've given lots of information about CRPS to a friend who thinks her mum might be suffering with it in her feet. She's seen so many specialists and is getting very frustrated; sound familiar? She is negative about taking any medication but so was I two and a half years ago - things change, life changes...

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