2 Weeks... (A Not-So-Funny Story)
2 Weeks And Counting
It’s been two weeks since my hernia operation. That means I’ve spent two weeks either lying in bed or taking careful walks around.
And to be honest, I feel that it’s starting to get at me...
Best case scenario, I have to keep on living like this until the end of the month, which is like really, really far away, if you ask me.
Living The Life
At first, I thought I could do it. After all, I’ve been spending my days online for almost 15 years now. I really thought I would be having the time of my life: I wouldn’t be able to use my laptop (ever tried using that while lying down?), but I thought I’d get by with just my phone and my tablet.
I pictured myself a life I had been dreaming of: spending my time as I wanted, without any obligations: no chores to do, no places to go...
Boy, was I wrong...
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What if...
Maybe it would be different if I had a decent WiFi connection, and didn’t have to reconnect every 5 minutes...
Maybe it would be different if I would be able to use my tablet’s actual keybord instead of the annoying onscreen keybord...
Maybe, maybe, maybe...
There may be a lot of things, but that doesn’t change the situation. I simply don’t have any options..
Irritation Strikes
When I lose the WiFi connection for the hundredth time, or when I see all the spelling errors in my typing because my fingers appear to be too &#%!@ fat for the little buttons on my phone, I feel like throwing everything out if the window.
But I can’t even do that, ‘cos opening the window, let alone throwing something out is off limits...
Losing The Game
I must admit that this week, I’m often losing courage. I often forget to keep the positive image in mind.
How I miss my garden... In normal circumstances I would be preparing for the gardening season, but all this will have to wait till... I don’t even know..
As I said, it’s starting to get at me.
Last Sunday I promised @davemccoy I would be at the top of the list in @abh12345’s curation league, but I’m even losing my competition spirit. Sorry guys, I won’t be able to live up to my promises...
I’ll Live
If you read this far, thanks for listening (or should I say reading?). I’ll be fine. I know I will. I just had to get this of my chest.
There will be another day tomorrow, and one after that. And the end of the month will be here before I know it. And then life can go on.
After all, I’ve already survived these last two weeks. Only two more weeks to go...
I’ll be fine...
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cannot read this blog it gives me the willies just the thought.
but my thought are with you
Thanks :0)
It's time to take care of your own garden that is your body, this one demands more need now and I know with the help of it you'll be able to garden your house one soon.
Wishing you all the best, and I'm sure you will be fine soon.
Cheers!
Thanks.
I like the way you put it, that it is my own garden I should take care of... :0)
I feel for you.. had a back injury after I fell down the stairs in Spain the first night it had rained a lot .. Severe pain for months and months not being able to walk normal, sit or lay down.. everything was too much. Do you need to ly down until the end of the month? Bedrest? I hope it will be better soon because it can drive you nuts not being able to do anything.. I completely understand! Take care of your body.. you will need it ;-)
Forced rest can be great, yet the frustrations with slow internet and no laptop can hinder your recovery due to the stress! You need one of those hospital tables on wheels that fit across your bed for your laptop, some ganja tea to help recovery and relaxation, Belgian chocolates, Netflix ....
Seriously, I hope the time passes quickly and that you recover totally. Get a pen and paper (remember those?), and write a short story. I hope you have someone to keep you company and get stuff for you. Take care, keep us updated as to your daily progress.
Hello @simplymike, you really need to get some rest. Don't be discouraged. Don't feel bad if you can't do much now.
Recover very well and then you could be up and going again.
Thanks. I always find it hard to accept that I can’t always be at the top of my game. It feels like failure. I know it’s not, but my mind is playing dirty tricks on me -lol
I wrote this, and then doubtedcwhether I’d post it or not. I’m glad I did. All those encouraging words are doing me good and make me realize it’s ok to not be full power. Thanks for that!
Well, you can only live one day at a time anyway, so looking forward to tomorrow is as good as gold. Hope you're feeling a bit better. If you can get logged in long enough, there's PYPT tonight. That's a pretty entertaining bunch. Anyway, glad you're okay.
Thanks.
I tried PYPT this afternoon, but to be honest, it was pretty confusing. I’ll try again next week. Now that I know what to expect, I might be able to figure it out.
Btw, like your dolphinschool post a lot. Just couldn’t find anything meaningful to say, and I surely didn’t want to leave a ‘good post’ comment. Maybe I can come up with something more creative tomorrow. A good night sleep can do miracles, they say :0)
Yeah, it's kind of a hodge podge and it goes on forever. I'm going back in tonight, after a bit. Thanks for saying you like it. I debated over whether to post it as one huge piece like that, or do it in a quick series, finally, I flipped a coin. LOL
that's interesting feedback... what gives the hodge podge sense? The posts part runs about 2-3 hours or when ever the posts run out. The afterchat does run for ever .. was only a 13 hour day yesterday LOL
LOL, when I said hodge podge, it was not intended to be derogatory. I love it. You can walk in for any ten minute segment and be thoroughly entertained. I was trying to put myself in her shoes as far as the overwhelm. The only thing you could do to prevent it being a hodge podge is thematic nights, I suppose, or cut out the cross chat,but not knowing what's next and hearing all the smartass comments is the best part.
LOL sometimes I just have to take a deep breath and invite feedback ... thank you for giving. :)
It's great! That discussion yesterday was one I had to stay out of for the most part. I studied Bible my whole growing up, then theology and finally started coming to my own conclusions.
You are totally allowed to complain - it's tough! And especially when we are in pain we tend to need some of the 'simpler' things in life :-) Luckily you have Steemit, use it to distract you! ;-)
I am. I’m glad I can enjoy myself on SteemIt. Imagine I wouldn’t have this. I would have to spend an entire month month watching (boring) TV...
Now At least I have people to ‘talk’ to when My girlfriend’s out working :0)
Very sorry for all you've been through lately, you're getting stronger by the day , excuse me did you just say you want to tend your garden? Don't even try it, am a farmer and I know those two things (hernia operation +garderning) will be total catastrophic.
Get well soon.
Thanks. I won’t. ;0)
I know I have to follow the doctor’s advice if I want to get better soon(er or later). So no gardening for me.
Sure you'll be fine. Just keep posting. I know it makes me feel better when I get aggravated and want to rant. However, I would say you've earned the right to be a bit catty after that surgery! Get well, stay well.
Thanks. I actually feel better after getting it of my chest.
There was no one else around to rant to, so I worked it out on you guys ;0)
(And of course it helps to get all the motivational replies.)
It works for me every time.
Hello @simplymike. It is great to open up sometimes and vent what dwelling in your heart. During those two weeks you managed to survive being hacked, helped me in out of being hacked, and wrote several good posts. I guess things aren’t as bad as your mind make you feel. In the next two weeks you still can do many good things. Hope you the best. Have a nice day.
Thanks. I know I can. I just have to have some patience. With the situation and with myself...
I just had two bad days... I’ll get over it. Thanks for helping me to put things in perspective :0)
Usually Most of the pain we have is caused by resistence to the original pain. If you believe in acceptance try it for a while. Actually being ill for sometime doesn’t make you less worthy. Have a nice day.🙂