I actually have a few things to relay. Sunday afternoon I decided to weed one of the flower beds. It seemed like a good idea, I could be outside and I would be productive. I did most of the 2 1/2 hours by bending because with my tight back it is the most comfortable position for me. Fast forward to Monday. Ouch! The old gluteus and corresponding back thigh muscles were on high alert. I was in some serious pain. Yesterday, Tuesday, still painful but more manageable. I went to PT in the morning, told her my tale of woe. She kindly told me it won't be the last time I forget I'm not what I used to be. In the wise words of the venerable Bette Davis "getting old ain't for sissies".
On the way back from PT we picked up lunch. I made ice cream later and then had a couple hour visit via phone with a friend who will soon be moving back to the Twin Cities. Somehow, I felt busy all day. When ones' world is narrow the smallest of things fill the space.
The day ended with making dinner, doing a few games of solitaire on my phone and going to bed. Life ambles on.
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That rotten old moderation comes into play. I'm glad you're already in PT anyway. It's a trial to me, limiting the length of time I can do what I used to do for hours.
It just is not fair, is it Boud.
I'm glad you're starting to feel better and that you have a PT. Andy and I are constantly having to readjust too.
Good that you are in PT...Adjusting expectations and raised beds may help, Your supper looks delish and good for you keeping in touch too. Friends help.
That was a very long gardening session that you put yourself through and in a tough position too.
I missed about one month of PT, Cheerful. She's going to be on vacation about half of this month. I'll need to make sure I do what she tells me.
My butt plop really set me back, e. Simple meals are often the best!
My brain does not listen to my body, AC. My brain thinks I'm 25.
Hope you get some relief from the PT. I bet the flower bed looks great!
Sorry to hear your back's playing up again. " It won't be the last time I forget I'm not what I used to be." I'm prone to that syndrome too.
Your body tells you when it hurts, but your brain tells you to do things that make you happy. Just think.....moderation and keep doing it. Isn't it nice to fill up your day with conversations, cooking and playing games on your phone? Simple pleasures. You have made me hungry and I don't know what to make for dinner in the next hour.
I overdid it yesterday and am paying the price today. But that always happens with fibro. By tomorrow my body should unclench--lol!
I love this line--"When ones' world is narrow the smallest of things fill the space." So very true...and thank goodness it does. ;)
Let’s say it looks better, Far Side😉 Too many left to weed.
It’s a bit too easy to fall into the mindset of I can do this, nick. I know I’m not alone.
I’m sure it’s not evident, Lori, but moderation and I don’t have even a passing acquaintance!.. I’ve got a casserole made with leftover ham prepped for dinner.
Let’s hope you do unclench tomorrow. My exertion pain has lessened. By tomorrow it may be gone. Yes, if your world is narrow it’s a blessing it takes little to fill it!
I have a kneeling pad that I use and sometimes I just sit in the dirt and pull weeds and stuff. Easier on the back, hard on the clothes, but I don't strain the low back that way.
Of course getting up for some could be hard. I don't have an issue with that since I always seem to be crawling around to look at tiny things in the forest.
:)
Get better!
Our bodies certainly do talk back at times don’t they? Sorry yours is but good to know it’s a bit better. Your meal looks delicious!
Ouch, that sounds like a painful reminder! Bette Davis was right. It's good you're back on the mend after your gardening adventure. It's true, even small things can fill the day when life feels a bit narrower. Glad you had a nice chat with your friend and enjoyed your evening. Take it easy,
You are in excellent shape, Val! I know it's a poor position to be in but it is easiest on my back. At the time, not so much later.
Thank you, Denise. Much better this morning.
Hi, there! Yes, she sure was right. Why is it we think it will be different with us when we get old? 😄Other than the pain it was a nice day.
I saw the comment when you wrote that your brain doesn't listen to your body. I think I've been there before too. I'm reading blogs backwards so I know how the ice cream went. I do enjoy making ice cream.
The brain and the body just can't seem to coordinate, Ivy. I've gotten back into making ice cram. It's so easy I don't know why I stopped.
Yes! Me too. Why did I stop? I dunno. I started getting it back at the market and it's just soooo sweet and costs a ton (I can't eat dairy). But it's back to making my own. I really, really don't know why I stopped. Same with cooking. I just sorta stopped for a bit and have since gone back. It's soooo nice. Haven't baked bread in awhile though. I look forward to getting back to that.
There are so many things like that that just slip away and we don't know why, Ivy. I would be so sad if I couldn't eat dairy. I know I'd adjust, but glad I don't need to.
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