I spent a lazy morning in bed watching Disney channel before getting a few chores done, showering and moving to the dining room table to spread out the 3000 piece Marvel puzzle to it’s full dimensions and then finished the edges and began moving things into place. Over the afternoon I managed to get a lot done. I am enjoying it and was very engrossed when I heard a sound outside. I looked out from the porch and saw nothing. A few minutes later I got a message from England and a picture that my birthday present had been delivered. I have the box set aside and will wait for the day. Technology is really quite amazing. My guts are tetchy but I have less discomfort today than yesterday which is a relief. I made a creative salad with romaine, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and blueberries then poured some blueberry sauce over it to take to Bill and Deanne’s for Sunday dinner with all the family. We had a nice visit, I helped Roger purchase tickets to Greta Van Fleet in Calgary in August and then Aymo and Golan helped me take my recycle to the bin. They are good boys and it is hard to imagine they are leaving in two months. The constant cycling of bonus Grandsons has been interesting. Some, from years ago, I am still in connection with. The people who run the International student program really put a lot into finding good fitting homes. I didn’t do any actual work today but my brain is obsessing about tomorrow already. Yes, April is here in full force… it is time to get back to longer work days so I can get through it all.
I gave my body a rest and stayed hanging out in bed watching the 6 episode series of Hawkeye which I enjoyed very much. Took a break to FaceTime with Emmy which is always a good laugh. After that I showered and headed to the office to take care of MusicFest business and start on a complicated payroll for Monday. I popped back home to pick up my neighbour Tracey and head to Game 6 of the Bucks first round in the playoffs. When we got settled, Tracey said she would but the season ticket next to mine so we could go to games together next year. We kept trying to purchase them but the place was crazy busy due to the mandates being over and the attendance was 3002 where the last two games were under 1800. I was very uncomfortable risking germs and taking a hit in the gut so put on my mask and kept my arms down in front of me like a Soccer player in a line. The game was intense and went into overtime. We lost in the end but it was very exciting. I am feeling a little sore from it all but my feet are up now and there is no alarm necessary tomorrow. I hope to feel well enough to puzzle and rest for the day before going to Bill and Deanne’s for dinner. I am glad I have salad supplies to bring to contribute.
I spent the day on volunteer activities so as not to have my commitments fall through the cracks. Better to get them off the list asap. It was just before 5 when I rushed out to get the tickets to tomorrow night’s game that Nikki from the office had won from Royal LePage and can’t use. I’ve invited my neighbour Tracey and she is happy to go. I’ve been spending the evening watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I do enjoy it.
This morning began with admiring what Spring was popping out of the ground and ended with a parcel in the mail from my besties in the UK. A gift of my time during the day was bookended by gifts from nature and afar. Pretty great trade off!
Had a short visit with Mom before she headed homeward and I headed officeward. Worked on only one file most of the day doing online training. I really feel poorly today as the bruising area seems even larger, even found one on the back of my upper arm. I left the office before 3 and dropped my prints to be framed. saved $70 by finding a clearance custom frame and chose the mat and layout. Came straight home after picking up my new readers and some gut meds. Had a nice dinner that Jeanne had brought and am watching TV in a comfortable position. Not sure if I’ll go in tomorrow.
Was in earlier today and worked on one file exclusively to get it as ready as possible for audit at this stage. Was good to just concentrate on one thing and move on to the next tomorrow. I left around 3 and met mom back at my place. She is staying over tonight and heading home tomorrow. We watched all the available episodes of Modern Love that I hadn’t seen in season two yet and ordered from Family Thai. I went to pick up our food and we settled in. Once dinner was done I popped to Safeway to pick up some fruit and veggies and… chips. I have been craving salty snacks. When I got back we watched Spencer. I was more than half way through when I realized it was Kristen Stewart. After this and The Batman, I am done with the Twilight actors, lol.
I really had a hard time at work when my system decided to try to purge. The whole experience was exhausting and I barely had energy to get back to my desk. Surgery really takes it’s toll on everything autonomic. And by this evening, now a week after, the stitches are itching and the bruising is fully at the surface. It is so hard not to scratch!!!!!!
It seems Missy is obsessed with the stick bug colony as she never has before. I think it is because some are so big that she notices them moving for the first time.
I was super happy when my Wookiee the Chew prints showed up today. Thanks to Colleen and Mike in Oregon who let me have them sent to them and forwarded them on.
I had a better sleep, a rough morning and eventually ended up at the office. I have come to understand that those who I don’t see think I am working from home and those who see me at the office don’t all understand I shouldn’t be there. I should have blocked off this whole week but I am too obligated to my clients. I worked until 3:30 and then knew I had to head home to rest if I was going to make it through the hockey game. It is game 4 of the first round playoffs against Prince George, the place where my Mom and sister are buried. That is a dark thought but it did keep creeping in the last two nights. I once again enjoyed my time with the Fam, chatting with Ash and watching out team win 5-3. It was an exciting game. I was able to sit through it as I wore different clothes with the waste bands in a better spot. My back has finally stopped hurting. Every day seems a bit better but I still wear out easily. I hope not to work too long tomorrow. Mom is going to come stay overnight before heading home.
Today is Emmy’s 5th birthday. It is funny to realize that people talk about her the way they did me when I was young. I look forward to seeing what she will take on in the world.
I didn’t set an alarm and was still at work at my usual time. I had 3 companies payroll to do but got lost in the minutiae and suddenly (it seemed) it was nearly 2, my body was hurting and I was hungry. That spoke to the level of concentration I had to make sure there were no errors. The brain fog is lifting but the body is still weak. I know, I know, it is too soon to expect more. It is just the way that I deal with things. I came home and had the other half of the sandwich Rae-Anne had sent me, got into comfy clothes and put my feet up and watched a couple episodes of the second season of Bridgerton.
I realized I needed to get ready to go to the first playoff game of the Bucks against the Prince George Spruce Kings and I almost didn’t. I knew I could take it easy and really wanted to go so I headed off. I am glad I did as I had a great distanced visit with the family and we won in a shutout! It was exciting and I look forward to tomorrow night. I was getting sore by the third period but managed okay. Ashlée brought me my birthday present early and it cracks me up. The perfect puzzle was found for me!
Ash in the penalty box
I think I will sleep well tonight and I have hope to accomplish much in a short visit to the office tomorrow. It is odd to not set an alarm on a work day but I am allowing my body what it needs. I have faith that I will get through this tax season month in a timely manner.
Uncle Lawrence made my favourite cookies and dropped them off today. I shall need to monitor my intake!
Slept interrupted again last night, am going to try on my side tonight. My morning was enjoyed hanging with Mark playing some games before he had to take off to do some errands and head home. It was nice to have home here and he was a good guest and helper. After he left I used an aid to make it possible to have a bowel movement as I was cramping up very bad and didn’t want to end up back at the hospital. Thankfully I finally did but it left me quite exhausted for the rest of the day. Mom showed up for a visit and then Jeanne who brought along muffins and soup and other delicious items for the fridge. We all had a nice visit and then they headed off. I watched some shows on my PVR and then got a message from Rae-Anne that she was sending me dinner from Arby’s. Enough for two arrived and I couldn’t even finish one serving but it was delicious and I will have more for tomorrow. My plan is to go into the office and run payroll for a few companies and then come home. I intend to take it easy but do have obligations I am happy to meet.
It framed up pretty nice
I read the report online from the surgeon and now understand why I am feeling the way I am. I also know why he had the results so quickly, the cyst broke inside and he had to be sure there was no cancer or further things would have needed to happen. It also explained the whole removal process and the moving around of innards which explains the discomfort, swelling and bruising.
I am watching ‘The Power of a Dog’. Not entirely sure what I think with only 20 minutes to go.
Was super sore and had a hard time getting out of bed but once I did I slowly moved my way to feeling much better. Basically watched shows, talked with family and let myself rest for the better part of the day. Not long after Mark arrived I was in a long hot shower. It was so restorative and I was only able to do it comfortably knowing he was in the living room if anything went wrong. We played Little Big Planet, laughed, endured the harsh wind that blew through and watched Dune and King Richard. We both enjoyed the latter the most. My guts are bubbling with gas but now that the bandages are off I see that there are a few stitches and mostly bruising which will pass. I have to remember not to stretch or lift too much and look forward to a bath after the 14th!! It is nice to have the company of a friend and be over the initial ick. I hope to sleep better tonight so I’d best get off to trying.
I managed to stay asleep on my back but woke super early. I made a coffee and moved to the couch. U an tender and emotional and had an off morning with my Mom. I am afraid she didn’t realize what care I needed from her and my throat is so sore and swollen, my voice is raw and my nose is running. I asked Rae-Anne to drop off the Covid tests on her way to work. This one came back negative thankfully. Mom went for coffee and lunch with a bunch of people after I had a melt down and needed to be alone for a while. Donna dropped off homemade chicken veg soup and whole grain bread. I sat with the eating pad on my back and a pillow on my tummy and watched shows and hydrated. Mom came back and picked up her stuff, we had a good talk and she is going to go back and stay with her brother tonight. I am going to tuck in early. I feel as though I have been run over by a jeep, not pain as such, just total muscle aches and I would usually soak in a tub for that or have a long hot shower for the sadness. I called Dr. Rode’s office and Nicky was so kind, talking me through the sad, making a follow up appointment for the 14th and telling me to call anytime if I had questions or needed to talk. She said I could shower tomorrow and maybe it would help just to sit in the bathroom with the water running and listen, feeling the steam. I got up to pour a drink and fill my water bottle but after I set them down I lost my balance and tipped the table over shattering my favourite nose glass, and making a big mess. I texted my neighbour Tracy and she raced over to very thoroughly clean it all up.
There was a knock at the door and a flustered man came in with a gorgeous plant to put in my garden and a lovely card from the CCT Board. Rae and Tanner stopped by with popsicles just as I was finishing my soup and now I am all worn out ready for bed.
The outpouring of love and support has left no doubt that I am loved. For that alone, I am grateful I went through this. I do hope I can get around a bit better tomorrow as I am seizing up from sitting around like this.
The best part of the day was when Danika asked if Emmy could FaceTime with me. A bit later I answered and Emmy had a very sad face. She said Nana, I am so sad! I have to tell you that Malcolm (her step-Dad) got a new job at the armory and we are moving to Winnipeg. I told her this made me very sad too and was trying to process what she was telling me when she switched to a big smile and yelled April Fools!!! That almost 5 year old deserves an Oscar!! Too funny.
I had just settled and turned on the TV to find this crazy angle nightmare going on.
triumphgal 