Song: “I’m OK, You’re OK” by The Dickies
Mood: 5.5
Nightmares: 0
This past weekend went pretty well. My parents came out on Sunday for a visit and we had a good time – lots of talking, laughing, and good food. It was very good to see them again and the time flew by. J and I were sad when they left, but they’ll be back! Both of my parents say that they can see a (positive) difference in me since the last time we hung out. That’s good – I don’t really see much difference myself, but I see me every day.
The rest of the weekend was pretty calm. Not much happened but that was okay. J rented Parks and Recreation from the library and we started in on the first season. I think we both like it quite a lot. It’s quirky, funny, and I feel like I know real people who are like almost every character in the show. We’re almost done the season and the library doesn’t have the next one so we’re probably going to buy the series. I’ve also heard that 30 Rock is very good, we’ll have to try that one sometime too.
So I’ve been increasingly uncomfortable over the last little while. I haven’t been going for my walks, and even shuffling around the house has been pretty uncomfortable. I made an appointment with Dr H, but the earliest appointment was on the 15th. J had been suggesting that I go to the walk-in clinic but I had resisted for a little while, pretty sure that I’d just pulled a muscle or something. Yesterday evening I finally agreed to go.
We got there right when the clinic opened, and I only had to wait about ten minutes before my name was called. I was seen by a very brusque but professional RNP who poked and prodded for a minute before determining that I had not, in fact, pulled a muscle. Being as lucky as I am, I have an infection.
Yaaaaaay.
So, I’m adding another pill to the handful I’m already taking and I have to go back in a couple of days for a follow-up. Could be worse. I was worried I had a hernia…
Not much else exciting happened today. J has the day off so she spent it relaxing with a good book and I played some more Star Trek and did some reading.
I’ve done my exercises over the last few days and they sure are a lot easier with J at home. Even with the ear defenders on, I worry a bit about what I may be missing, but when J is home I am much more comfortable about things.
Other than that, I had no significant accomplishments over this past week like I was hoping. I will try again for this week. Wish me luck.
Stay safe.