Last evening was well spent, dining with a fine friend and seeing good theatre. I walked quite a lot, and pretty well.
Today I paid the price for it. Mostly to do with fatigue/ lack of sleep... As the day wore on, I wore out. I somehow made it to 5:30 at work, and headed home with a *quick grocery stop... Knowing full well that the special party I had planned to attend was not in the cards. It took a while to muster the gumption to get dinner made, but I broiled Cauliflower and a lamb blade chop. It was very tasty.
Iced my joints and muscles, did ten minutes on the exer-bike and hobbled about a bit.
I was disappointed to miss the party, but I am glad I listened to my body,. Pushing the envelope is ok- but learning when to push and when to settle down and relax for once. Good choice!!
I did manage to make an appointment for the outpatient physical therapist, so I'm happy about that!
But just. Beat!!!
Fingers crossed for a better day tomorrow- I get to go for my first massage since before Thanksiving- hurrrrah! That should help considerably .
Ok- time to sleep!
*Note - at least a "quick grocery stop" is possible now - as is a "quick shower", etc. Being able to move about in the world at more than an agonized snail's pace s really a beautiful thing. When I get in my car, I open the door, sit (Still using a plastic bag for easy sliding - fabric seat cushions and all) swing both legs in in one quick, smooth motion, and no pain.
I smile at that every single time!
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