Hi all: Sorry ladies, it's been ages...
My plan of smartening up has hit a few bumps... I'm going through a fair bit of pain & fatigue these days... wondering if it's just the fibromyalgia ticking along in the background as my stress levels have been upped this past while. Thyroid tests came out good. We did the full panel including T3 antibodies so it's probably 'just' the FM. Anyhow, (*whine*) it makes it hard to even want to prep veggies when cold water on my hands really hurts at the joints for long after supper is made.
And I'm too tired to even care about my regular exercise. I'm either sleeping or busy doing errands & other tasks. I also don't want to be driving into town 3x a day (that would make 120km a day) for appointments, then exercise, then work later that night. And I can't just stay in town all day (and night at work), lol.
We live on one single road that runs along a valley, so there's only two directions to walk... and that's been done to death. Although DH & I went for a long walk yesterday - he with a bag and trigger stick grabber to pick up random cans & bottles out from the roadway edges & ditches. He likes to have a purpose to his walks. That's OK by me, it funds coffee dates, and neatens up the neighbourhood lol.
I am at the 'lost a few, re-gained a few' stage so really haven't moved much. Still would like 10 lbs off but feeling like it's out of reach right now. It doesn't help that he dragged the 2lb Jalapeno Pistachio bag out from the cold storage room last night as we watched a movie. We pretty well polished off the bag between us. At least they were in the shells so maybe it's not QUITE as bad as it seems. Wait... no, it is.
At least I was P1 Alternative today. Which is a start (again).
Folks are plugging along, thank you for asking Slip. Mom is on a new depression med and that part seems to be better, she seems happier about life in general and more willing to go out of the house at times. Dementia - not so great, but I am learning how to talk to someone with dementia, and just to go with the flow and just agree with whatever their worldview is at the time, because reminding them that so-and-so died years ago, or that they are wrong about something doesn't help anything. She does look forward to my visits and we have a pretty good time and she always knows who I am, but it is hard for Dad as sometimes she thinks he is her father. Funny but sad situation the other day, as when she was more lucid, Dad asked her "didn't it seem weird that they slept in the same bed if he was her father?" She said that it kinda felt funny but since he didn't try anything, she thought it was strange but ok. Dad has been very understanding and aware of how he treats her when she has those spells - obviously not affectionate like a husband but friendly like a father. But then thinking on that made her feel bad for mistaking Dad's identity and started her crying and sadness about her diagnosis. So some days are up & some are down, but I know that's just the way it goes.
I am glad your concussion has improved, that is a very scary thing that should not be taken lightly. I worked for a long time as a rehab professional with those who have had acquired brain injuries so I know what's involved.
Jenny, it's so hard emotionally when a family cabin needs to be sold - the only other choice is to amicably share ownership with siblings but that can get pretty complicated especially once grown grandchildren and their SO's get involved. There is quite a cottage community on our lake, can you tell I've seen the above scenario happen?
Good news is - trip to Cancun is booked and will happen in 1.5 weeks. We just got in contact with friends of BIL & SIL on Isla Mujeres (in-laws are in Virginia and sail down often) and hopefully they can steer us to great things to see & do. Looking forward to trips to ruins and lots of warm sun & sand. I hope my bathing suits fit! I haven't tried any on
but I know denial is not the answer.
See you all
lighter!
Liana
Was one of my favorites. Good luck picking out a spot!
