back issues
Here I "sit" on the couch laptop resting on my middle and my elevated knees.
Every time I go to hit delete because I am typing badly I hit the 'dashboard' thingie and all the widgets take over the screen .. Apple needs to redesign things for those of us who haven't got good backs.
Wait a sec.
Okay. I have lowered my knees making a real lap for this "portable" computer and propped my legs on a throw pillow (apparently it has a practical use after all) so the table doesnt cut into the back of my calves. Mooooo.
I should be in bed. But I am not sleepy and I am really over being in bed. Husband is still asleep. Another reason not to be typing in bed. I can be thoughtful often when its not self serving. But not too often.
Cats are circling .. little one, Rosie, wants MORE .. did I ever tell you Husband taught her to say MORE .. really .. she asks for MORE and gets fed. She often performs this clever trick mere seconds after finishing what she just got. There I go tangenting (apparently spell check doesn't think this is a word).
Yesterday on the way to the Chiro my back had a spasm. Chiro said, after adjusting and icing it: WALK. So I did. For 2+ hours.
Interesting I learned that walking is not totally pleasant but do-able while shopping is totally pain free. I didn't buy anything but I did look at cropped coats and lovely white blouses with the thought I would buy myself something to (a) cheer me up and (b) wear in San Francisco. I didn't do either.
I came home, iced and lay in bed all afternoon with one short walk around the apartment while talking on the phone (aren't cordless phones fabulous?) to my Flea Market Going Friend Wendy who was kind enough to offer me muscle relaxers she has for her bad back.
Doesn't Rose look thrilled to be keeping me company?
Before the basketball game (priorities!) Husband speed walked to Wendy's apartment and brought me back the pills. I took half of one at her recommendation. It helped. But I think a whole would have worked better. I believe my indulgences back in the day have made my body more tolerant of high dosage pills. Things we called uppers and downers back then. I was a wild and crazy rock 'n roll hippie. Again I digress.
I spent the afternoon watching Gigi and the evening watching Roman Holiday. Husband recorded Gigi off air for me a long time ago, Roman Holiday was a gift. I love old movies. He also recorded off air I Married A Witch. Sadly it will only play on the DVD/DVR he recorded it on. I won't get into how he can often be technically challenged since he has been so wonderful about running to Wendy's and asking how I am.
Stress is such a bad thing.... I blame this entire episode on the move. I can't bring myself to even think about how stressful it was because it stresses me out and I need to be better to fly out of here on Wednesday. I was going to take my lap, er, portable computer but now I am not sure I need to carry anything extra. For only the second time ever in my flying/traveling life I am checking my bag. I can't even think about lifting it. Okay so I thought about it but you know ..
I have rambled on so long my coffee is cold .. need to get some more .. I want to thank all of you for your well wishes and advice .. Anita .. I hope you iced that back.
Every time I go to hit delete because I am typing badly I hit the 'dashboard' thingie and all the widgets take over the screen .. Apple needs to redesign things for those of us who haven't got good backs.
Wait a sec.
Okay. I have lowered my knees making a real lap for this "portable" computer and propped my legs on a throw pillow (apparently it has a practical use after all) so the table doesnt cut into the back of my calves. Mooooo.
I should be in bed. But I am not sleepy and I am really over being in bed. Husband is still asleep. Another reason not to be typing in bed. I can be thoughtful often when its not self serving. But not too often.
Cats are circling .. little one, Rosie, wants MORE .. did I ever tell you Husband taught her to say MORE .. really .. she asks for MORE and gets fed. She often performs this clever trick mere seconds after finishing what she just got. There I go tangenting (apparently spell check doesn't think this is a word).
Yesterday on the way to the Chiro my back had a spasm. Chiro said, after adjusting and icing it: WALK. So I did. For 2+ hours.
Interesting I learned that walking is not totally pleasant but do-able while shopping is totally pain free. I didn't buy anything but I did look at cropped coats and lovely white blouses with the thought I would buy myself something to (a) cheer me up and (b) wear in San Francisco. I didn't do either.
I came home, iced and lay in bed all afternoon with one short walk around the apartment while talking on the phone (aren't cordless phones fabulous?) to my Flea Market Going Friend Wendy who was kind enough to offer me muscle relaxers she has for her bad back.
Doesn't Rose look thrilled to be keeping me company?
Before the basketball game (priorities!) Husband speed walked to Wendy's apartment and brought me back the pills. I took half of one at her recommendation. It helped. But I think a whole would have worked better. I believe my indulgences back in the day have made my body more tolerant of high dosage pills. Things we called uppers and downers back then. I was a wild and crazy rock 'n roll hippie. Again I digress.
I spent the afternoon watching Gigi and the evening watching Roman Holiday. Husband recorded Gigi off air for me a long time ago, Roman Holiday was a gift. I love old movies. He also recorded off air I Married A Witch. Sadly it will only play on the DVD/DVR he recorded it on. I won't get into how he can often be technically challenged since he has been so wonderful about running to Wendy's and asking how I am.
Stress is such a bad thing.... I blame this entire episode on the move. I can't bring myself to even think about how stressful it was because it stresses me out and I need to be better to fly out of here on Wednesday. I was going to take my lap, er, portable computer but now I am not sure I need to carry anything extra. For only the second time ever in my flying/traveling life I am checking my bag. I can't even think about lifting it. Okay so I thought about it but you know ..
I have rambled on so long my coffee is cold .. need to get some more .. I want to thank all of you for your well wishes and advice .. Anita .. I hope you iced that back.
