And then the holidays were over and normal life began again! Nothing wrong with that, of course. But while I’d hoped for a quiet week, it wasn’t. Mind you, to you (healthy people) it might sound like a quiet week. For someone with limited energy, it’s not. In any case, there were a lot of mails to answer and things to arrange. Just simple things, but you have to make time for them. And all those little things together are a lot. That meant I was busy all week doing things on my laptop and householding. And I have a new laptop, so I had to make some adjustments to that as well.
And what is normal life for me?
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- Working out at home.
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- Grey checkered trousers and grey jumper with green belt and bracelet.
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- At the nail stylist. I did burgundy.
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- Same jumper with satin skirt and black boots.
Mondays always start with working out, doing laundry, emailing, and updating the blog. In the afternoon, I had to go to the GP to get a pneumococcal vaccine. The transplant team required it. Tuesday also started with working out, but this time in a group physiotherapy session at the gym. That means that the others are the group and I do my own thing, lol. I can’t be bothered with balance exercises and all that, just give me some dumbbells and I am happy.
And then I started feeling pain in my arm from the vaccine. I was in terrible pain for three days, and there was a red band around my arm. When the pain subsided, I had two days of incredibly sore muscles in my legs. I don’t think I’ve ever had this much pain and aginy from a vaccine.
The rest of the normal life week consisted of ironing, cleaning, and going to the nail stylist. She always has a huge tin of candy standing at the table. The problem with candy is that once I start, I can’t stop. So I behaved and didn’t get anything. I still regret it now, haha.
Working out and being busy with every day’s chores
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- Again the door was closed!!
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- Our friends Celina and Paul.
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- And this is what I ate. It was a restaurant with a entry in the Michelin guide.
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- This is what I wore that evening.
Oh yeah, and on Thursday I found the door at the physiotherapist’s gym closed again. My group starts at 9:30, but I always start 45 minutes earlier. And then they often forget to tell me if there’s no physiotherapist there that early, to open the door. So back home and working out there. Saturday always starts with working out too, and in the evening we went out for dinner with friends.
We had a delicious and extensive meal. It was a full evening program, which I love. Sunday mornings are for a leisurely breakfast, followed by brushing the cats. It was rainy, so we decided not to go out. Mostly, when we don’t have any visits planned or having guests, we go cycling or to the national park. But we did visit my in-laws. They had COVID-19 two weeks ago, at 87 and 89. But thankfully, they looked fine! That was my normal life week again. On to a truly quiet week……she says. No appointments from Monday onward, which is very nice. But we will see how the week goes!
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- One of my last weeks outfits.
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- Sunday morning breakfast, that Gerben always makes!
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- Also one of last week looks.
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Nancy, it sounds like a busy week, even while settling back into routine! Those small daily tasks really do pile up. Your outfits look lovely, especially the navy dress with burgundy nails. Wishing you a calmer week ahead, and thanks for hosting!
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Thank you very much Rena!
I enjoy hearing about your week! My week was fairly busy and I thought today would be quiet, but my phone won’t turn on! So I will need to wait till the place opens to bring my phone in (will that mean I get a new phone today?) because I sure need it to work! Groceries were on the agenda this morning.
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Oh that is a bad way to start! I hope it can be fixed! Have a good weekend Mireille!
I’m sorry to hear you had such trouble with the vaccine. I hope you are feeling better again now!
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Cat, yes I feel much better now. I was just sore! Have a great weekend.
Nancy, you always look so good and healthy, it takes me a moment to realize you are facing serious health challenges. I realize that many things that don’t seem like a big deal for most, are for you. I admire you for pushing through the difficulty!
xo,
Kellyann
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Haha, you see that so good kellyann, and I appreciate that a lot! Thanks!
Love all your looks in this post! You are workout machine Nancy. I sometimes get soreness from vaccines as well. One time I had a sore bruised arm from a flu shot for 3 weeks! Thanks so much for the feature.
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Haha, that sounds good. 3Weeks? Wow, that was a weird shot! Thanks Kathrine.
Glad you’re settling back into your routine!
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Thanks Jennifer!
Hi Nancy,
I know after a holiday or vacation, I need to recoup for a few days!
The dinner looks and sounds amazing!
Oh that’s lousy that the PT wasn’t open and you had to go back home.
Love the outfits too
I’ll have to visit later to link up
Btw, next spring we are visiting the Netherlands
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Are you Jess??? Wow! Where are you going to?
Hope you are feeling better. Take care❣️
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Thanks Rosemary.
Thanks for hosting Nancy. You e had a busy week. Hope the weekend is good for you. Jacqui x
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Thanks Jacui!
Hi Nancy, I enjoy hearing about your daily life! You look stylish in all of your outfits, even those for every day indoors I love you’re going out outfit for dinner. Hope you have a lovely time and settle back into a more quiet, less hectic routine. I had a similar response from my flu shot this year. It was very surprising that those vaccines can be so painful and can put you out for several days. You look great, and I admire how strong you are handling all of the issues of your illness. Take care and hope you have a lovely weekend!
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Thank you very much for your kind words Di!
I admire your commitment to working out. Sorry to hear about the vaccine after effects. You’re always busy, in spite of your health condition!
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Yes I know, often to busy for my own good…..lol.
Normal is good, and I love how you continue to work out so diligently. I can’t believe you don’t like balance exercises…those are my faves.
XOOX
Jodie
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No I’d rather lift weights! Thanks Jodie.
It’s always a pain to come back to normal life after a holiday, and particularly so if you’ve got a busy week ahead.
I’m sorry to read you were in such agony after the vaccine! And I’m exactly the same with candy. I try to avoid it as much as I can but sometimes cravings got the better of me 🙂 xxx
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Once you start right? Thanks Ann.
I always feel like I am busiest right before and right after a vacation. It seems like no matter how hard i work to get ahead before leaving I feel like I’m behind when I get home. So sorry to hear the vaccine side effects were so bad this time.
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Hahaa, indeed Joanne, I have exactly the same! Thanks!
I definitely feel like I need a few days at least to catch up on life when I get back from a vacation—I can relate! Sometimes it’s nice to get back into a routine, though. Hope you feel settled soon!
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Yes, I like a routine too! Thanks Cheryl!
These are all great outfits, Nancy! I love your denim skirt, such a great piece. Hope you feel better this week!
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Thanks Amber!
It seems like so much work after a holiday, doesn’t it? You have to unpack and put away. Then, you have the regular stuff. I got my flu and Covid shots this week…one in each arm so both were sore. I have to go back in two weeks for the pneumococcal shot. I’m not looking forward to that as they are going to try to talk me into a tetanus shot, too! I also get to have a mammogram this week! You look beautiful as always, Nancy! I really love the skirt outfits, probably because I just love skirts. Thanks for the link up!
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Pfff, you really have a medical week! I don’t like to be vaccined, but it is a neccesary thing right?
Thanks so much for the link-party, Nancy! Such cute outfits! I’m impressed at how much you work out!
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Thank you very much!
I’m so sorry that you were in so much pain after your vaccine, Nancy. I hope it’s subsided now. You certainly sound like you had a busy week with all sorts going on! I did chuckle at your candy comment…good for you for resisting (and then regretting it LOL!!!).
I hope this week is a fabulous one for you!
Big hugs
Suzy xx
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Haha, thank you Suzy!
I liked reading how you spend your week. So very sorry to hear you had such a reaction to the vaccine! I hope you are feeling better by now.
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Yes I do, thank you very much Laura!