Bits and pieces-what did I do last week

This week I hope I have the energy to change a few things. First of all, stay off the cookies! I tell myself that every time. And we never have them in the house, except when we have guests, and sometimes on the weekend. But the guest canceled because of the flu. So then they stare at me, you know. And then I don’t just have one cookie, no, at least three straight away. And all this while I’m still full from dinner.

Oh, I hate that so much, but I’m having a really hard time controlling myself on that part. I just don’t want those sugars. Then I will try to get outside for some fresh air every day, doesn’t have to be long. And on the days I don’t work out,  at least get on the treadmill. Except Fridays, because that’s cleaning day.

And on to some more fun things

And January is over, two more months to go, and then hopefully spring will return. Saturday I worked out, did my hair, make-up and household things, and in the evening we celebrated a friend’s birthday. I find it truly relaxing to have the time to do my make-up. Tried tanning drops for the first time that morning, and I saw the results that afternoon. I can look very pale in the winter, and I find that a little bit of a tan can work wonders. I was thrilled with the result.

It’s always nice to be together, the whole group of friends. It was late when we went home and I was really tired. Luckely its’s only a 5 minute cycling away. Sunday, I was really craving some fresh air, so we went to the park. I’d been inside for a week, phew, that really makes you tired. So we went for a lovely 1.5-hour walk. It wasn’t cold either. In the evening, we had satay and fries—oh, I really indulged. Homemade satay, with raw onion and sambal (sort of chili paste), and of course sateh sauce! Delicious. Monday, you know the drill: work out, laundry, emails, blogging, etc.

What else went on last week

Tuesday morning I went to the gym. It was still freezing and there was a strong east wind, so it was truly cold. I talked to the physiotherapist about probably having to adjust my workout routine because it’s getting too strenuous. I also discussed my chest pain. Fortunately, he agreed it was probably overuse and suggested tai chi to stretch the muscles without straining them.

Good idea! I went to the hairdresser on Wednesday to get my roots done. When I got home it was super sunny, so I sat outside in the sun for half an hour. Wow, that felt good! In the afternoon, I had a phone call with my pulmonary nurse where I could express my concerns. That was a good thing to do. I’ve learned to talk when something’s bothering me…

That evening, we found a condolence card in the mailbox. From a fellow patient, from the rehabilitation centre, from 13 years ago. For all those years after rehabilitation, we’ve gone out for dinner every year with a group of about 10 patients and their partners. I’m the only one left now. Today we’re attending his funeral. Rest in peace, dear John.

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