What I’m reading: The Pearl by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: She Hates Me by Puddle of Mudd It feels good to feel good again. The tightness around my scar has eased up (thanks to Bag Balm and Neosporin), and I’m losing that bruise and bruised-chest feeling. When I met my Vietnamese student for tutoring…
Rates (and Why I May Have Changed My Mind)
What I’m reading: The Pearl by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Good Arms vs. Bad Arms by Frightened Rabbit Amen for convalescing! I’m back this week in force, though the work is relatively scant. I can’t sign up for much due to an upcoming vacation, but I can get stuff lined up and maybe start…
Redneck Guide to a Better Career
What I’m reading: The Skull Beneath the Skin by PD James (finished it!)What’s on the iPod: All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down by The Mavericks Where I come from, people are familiar with the term “redneck” and yes, even in places where the people live simply, it’s not considered a compliment. In my…
My Me Day
For Kathy: What I’m reading: The Skull Beneath the Skin by PD James (downstairs) and Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (upstairs)What’s on the iPod: She’s Mine by Brett Dennen How strange is it that I’m calling today my “me” day, the day I do just for myself? This coming off a week of recuperating and…
The Minimal Life
I’ve figured out that until this body recovers, my life is a series of minimums. Minimum amounts of work, minimum movement, minimum excitement, minimum activity in general is the new order. Yesterday I managed one small project and two blog posts. Today, another small project and one more blog post. Then the stitches come out…
Slow Going
Who’d have thought a minor surgery would have me reeling days later? Seriously, yesterday I had what I thought was a setback. I was absolutely drained of all energy. I was weak. I was aching in a way that you’d ache if you had a cold or flu. No fever (very slightly above normal). I…
Excuses for a Large Scar
It’s funny how when one is convalescing, one can quickly adapt to the “sick” feeling as one tries to follow doctor’s orders. Yesterday was lightheadedness, a little fatigue, and lots of “Maybe I should sit down and rest” feelings. But since that bloody phone rings every 20-30 minutes, it wasn’t happening. I turned off most…
Upright
A big thank you and love to everyone who wished me well both publicly and privately on surgery. The power of positive thinking works – I had probably the smoothest recovery times imaginable. The day of surgery wasn’t pleasant, but I needed just one round of painkillers and anti-naseau meds. By that evening, I was…
Friday Vapor Trails
By the time you read this, I may be under sedation, which given the number of hassles I’ve had this month could be a blessing. Nothing like forced nap time for the busy freelancer, eh? Since I’m not going to be around, I’m leaving you some dribs and drabs of fun, trivial things. Hey, it’s…
Kicking Bad Habits
If I had back all the time I spent on Facebook, I’d probably get an extra week or two of my life back. It’s my diversion. It’s also my time sink. When I’m on deadline, it’s my nemesis. And curses to the person who decided to tie Bejeweled Blitz to Facebook! There goes another good…