20 minutes later...I've got coffee, I've taken the last half of my allotted vicodyne for the day (it's 11:30 a.m.) I'm sitting still hoping things are going to "relax". To say I overdid it yesterday would be an understatement.
I drove myself to town and got groceries and did other errands. I ran into a friend and we spent over two hours talking (all of during which we stood). During which was agony in the lower back (sigh) and stupid right knee which keeps swelling for no reason. I pushed over and beyond and I'm paying today. Yes. It was worth it but I do know better.
You know when the endorphins kick in after a major work out, those awesome awesome endorphins that feel so good? I had an endorphin rush 45 minutes after I got home and parked my rear and did NOTHING. I sat still and breathed. And I got that rush. That's how bad I overdid it yesterday but the rush was a wonderful surprise and it felt so good in the midst of that discomfort (good sigh, dreamy smile, lol). I thought that feeling and I would not meet again because of the usually overpowering pain so it was so nice :)
And today...little baby steps, take it easy take it slow...and nap when needed. I'm still working on the idea that succumbing to the overwhelming need to lay down and rest isn't a sign of a weak and flawed character on my part, it's my body telling me to slow the eff down! Seems simple but sometimes the simpler it is the harder it is for me to grasp. I'm stubborn that way some of the time.
I got up at 8 am and (that's "sleeping in" for me) and puttered around to get my coffee. I realized at 8:32 I had an 8:30 dr.'s appointment. Obviously I wasn't going anywhere in my condition and I couldn't drive if I wanted. Son is gone until tonight or tomorrow morning and I *just* forgot my appointment. I had to call and reschedule and apologize and just told them, I can't drive in, I'm having a bad day. They were very understanding and nice about it but I'm still embarrassed and what the hell good is the alarm on the phone for calendar appointments if it doesn't go off when you set it? I set it for 7:30 and 8:00 (besides the 8:30) so grrr...I double checked the alarms and notifications and everything was set properly but (as I realize now) for some reason the phone kicks the alarms straight to the blue tooth when it is on. So, it's pretty much like putting all the alarms on vibrate and expecting it to alert you from across the room. Ok, live and learn.
One of the places I went yesterday was Goodwill as I was looking for replacement electric coffee pot for the revereware french press (old school stove top model, lol) because I love it for camp coffee but everyday coffee it is inconvenient as well, it's a pain in ass sometimes.
After I make the coffee and put it on the stove and wait for it to perk then I have to put it in the pump thermos to keep it warm...
Some days that is just too much expended energy for me all for a cup of coffee...I am too tired to enjoy it once I finally do get to sit down to enjoy it...
So...I decided to look at the local Goodwill, figuring maybe I could find a good clean used one for maybe 5-10 bucks...first thing in the door I got sidetracked by all kinds of interesting stuff, they had a major "new old inventory" donation of stock from a jewelry store. Very nice costume and spendy stuff too...then I found this cool green ivy collapsible plant stand / book shelf (4 ft tall) with no price (the guy priced it at 2.99) and the price was *finally* right so I got it, and had him hold it by the checkstand while I ran over to look at coffee makers.
(it looks kind of like this with ivy leaves on it, love it!)
The majority of coffee pots were 14.99 or 9.99 and I was getting sad (there were like six coffee pots) when I found this Braun in an HD designs coffeepot box and with the 50% off on yellow tags it was 4.50 and it was the BEST ONE, lmao.
Brought it home, washed it up and ran a "test" pot. Perfect...and for $4.50!!! I found the same model on ebay for 49.99 buy it now...and that's just crazy :) So, I'm enjoying my day after my day out with cool finds and some excellent coffee :)
Now...I must go rest after lunch because even typing can wear this girl out some days. Many days. Today...see ya later!
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