Hump day

It is a brighter day - not necessarily weather wise.
Sorry I didn't check in yesterday - just didn't feel I had anything to say.  It was an odd day - I was tired, but couldn't sleep - I had a headache and I just didn't want to moan!  I was also feeling sorry for myself because I should have been on a plane to Seattle to a business conference.  I had been looking forward to it for quite some time - Seattle is a place I have always wanted to see.  Oh well - wasn't meant to be.

It is hump day today - middle of the week - I have to keep reminding myself what day it is - one runs into another.

The nurse came today with her sidekick (trainee).  She always calls ahead and asks if we needed to have a shower - means the damp dressings don't sit on the wounds for very long.  I told her I had a 'PTA' wash today (showered yesterday) - she was confused about what type of wash that was - I had learned the term from the nurse last week - it means 'Pits, Tits and Ass'  - I had to laugh - my term is usually 'tops and tails' - so that was a new one for me - new for Frances as well.

Frances is a hoot - she always has a story to tell George - not sure he listens because I am sure he tunes her out just like he does me - but today it was the story of her new I-phone and how it has a life of its own and she has no idea how to work it!  I had to laugh - I told her she was too old for the I-phone - if you are over 40 you shouldn't be using one anyway - what's wrong with 1 button for hello and 1 for goodbye!!!  She thought it should have come with a 10 year old child to teach her how to use it!  Of course for instructions you had to go 'on-line' - just crazy for us older folks!  Secretly I want one too because I get jealous of my girlfriend and my daughter texting each other and checking out things on the internet, taking pictures and getting directions,etc.  But one step at a time - still getting used to having my own computer.

Wound is healing very well - they think the doc did a good job.  I do have a bit of trouble from time to time, particularly when in bed - it depends how I hold the arm and move - sometimes something catches and stings - not sure what is it - like something is pulling.  I guess it is early days yet for everything to be as it should be.

My neighbour Dianne brought in home-made butternut squash soup today - so that is what I had for lunch today.

They are digging up my street today - so off outside to see what they are up too.  Houses around 30 years old now and so he water mains are wearing out - perhaps they are replacing them.

I'll come back later.
TTFN  (ta ta for now)



I'm back - had a little shopping spree - needed to get some fresh air and wanted to buy myself a treat.  I had a $25 coupon from Penningtons and so wanted to check out some tops to wear - as you can imagine it is a bit of a scary thing - of course I feel like I have a big red sign above my head saying "only one boob"!!   I felt awkward, trying to find things that would deflect from my "most bountiful area".  I did find a couple of things - very conscious about the neckline and how 'normal' it might look.  So I came home quite happy with what I bought - there was a sale - buy two items and get third for free - so that, with the $25 off, was a good deal.

I am feeling very emotional writing this - I guess this is part of the process and I will get used go it - but it is all very new.

Well - shaking myself up - time to cook some dinner.   I know it is still September, but we are having Octoberfest sausages tonight - lol!

Talk to you tomorrow!