It seems time works actively against me. Each day I set out with just a couple of household tasks to accomplish mixed in with some book-reading, walking, and eating. I had also anticipated choosing from some of these fun activities: watching Netflix movies, going out to a movie, catching up on back issues of my magazine subscriptions, working on an idle sewing project, or starting a crocheted afghan. Just taking the day slowly, not hindering my body's efforts to heal. So why is this not possible? All I get done is the chores, some reading, a walk, and eating. I haven't watched one movie yet, started anything artsy or crafty, and the magazines keep coming in without me making a dent in the pile. I have no idea how I got anything done when I was working all day. Obviously, it is a time-management problem. What is ironic, the day itself flies by so fast, but when I put several together and wish for the weeks to pass by faster, they crawl at a snail's pace. I was just counting how many weeks I've done and what I have left, 4 weeks done, 8 more to go. Eight! That's almost 2 months. It's like forever. Aaaaahhhhhhh!
Okay, I'm back in control. So I have a solution: do less chores and more fun stuff. If I'm going to be off work, I should be enjoying some of it. Tomorrow I have plans to see a movie, either a Netflix rental or one at the theater. I know I can do it. I'll probably have to get out of the house and away from the chores that call to me. I'll let you know if I make it.
Just a quick run-down on my recovery from my last chemotherapy and Neulasta shot. I felt more aches today then yesterday so I took an afternoon dose of Tylenol before heading out for my walk. It helped with the aches, but I was a huffing and puffing up the hill today. A tough walk that was easy days before the treatment. I guess I will have to work to get back in shape before the next round. The aches have returned by evening. More Tylenol will be needed to sleep. It's hard to tell what a day will be like. Looks like I need a few more days to get back to feeling like myself again.
Don't push yourself too hard it only adds burden to your body which is already under strain. And let's get those priorities straightened out. More fun! Would you like it said of you "She lived life fully" or "She was great at getting chores done"? Take some time out to smell the roses! :o)
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