Friday, January 24, 2014
Today was a disappointing day. Disappointing, because I was going to get out and about today, and I did, a little, but had to come back home. I could NOT do the errands I set out to do, I could NOT go out and drum up the donations for the Quarter Auction as I had planned. Eeeerrrrrrggggghhhh. I hate when my body fails me! Especially when my mind, my brain is clamoring to do something! The sun was shining, and I was looking so forward to being out of the house a little, doing stuff to make myself feel useful. But, no, back home and back to my usual useless self. Bummer.
I got up, worked on Ron's quilt (after I washed it yesterday, the blanket inside was all bunched up, and it needed new stitches tied into the corners of the blocks to hold said blanket in place) for a bit, then got myself all bundled up to leave just after noon. I knew it was cold, so I put on sweats, then jeans, a muscle shirt, a T-Shirt, and a long-sleeved shirt, as well as 2 pair of sox. I also remembered to put on my gym shoes instead of just my canvas slip-ons! I usually forget and just go ahead and slide my feet on into my 'normal' shoes. duh. My scarf, hat, gloves and coat, as always in the winter topped everything. I was still glad for the butt warmers in the car, too! I stopped at Gold Star to eat my lunch, reminding them of the Quarter Auction donation that they still owe me (no, I didn't ask again - just by my presence), and then drove on down to Amelia. I made about to Walgreen's and realized that I can't just go any further. I just can't do it. I absolutely cannot be getting in and out of the car, in and out of this frigid, frightening cold. I just can't. I turned around and came back home. I wanted SO BAD to get more donations this week, but I can't do it at the risk of my health. I called and let others know that some plans would have to change, but luckily, they were okay with it - they understood how this weather affects people who have been ill, thank God - and we juggled plans around and got some things done over the phone. Yay! So, all was not lost. I'm very grateful for that. I still feel like a big wuss, but I feel better about it.
I took a shower to warm up (actually, I had done that before the phone call) and I worked on Ron's quilt some more, then played on the pute, then worked on Ron's quilt, etc. all afternoon. I got pretty much done on the quilt - that is long, laborious work! Ugh!
Ron didn't get home until after 6:30 - when he called, I was still working on the quilt, and he said something about him running late, which made me realize what time it was. Wow! I guess time flies when you aren't paying a lot of attention... I went out and turned on the outside light, so he could see to come in the back door. Yep, when I was coming home I didn't stop at the hardware store for a doorknob. I was so upset with myself, I just didn't think of it until I was coming down 133, and I wasn't about to turn around at that point. So, anyway, he finally got home, and yeah, he was pretty darn cold. He even took his shower about half an hour after getting home, instead of waiting and waiting like he usually does. I made him the cabbage steaks he likes so much for his supper. I made myself my poor man's shit on a shingle (tuna in potato soup) for my supper, and I even made toast to go with it! I just dunked the toast, not poured the stuff over it. I also munched some Pretzel Crisps with it, too. Guess I was hungrier than I thought I was...
When I put my food into MFP, I was over for my calories today - that hasn't happened for a while (I did lower the calorie goal, remember) and I was okay with that. Today may have been a crappy (in my mind) day, but I did get some things done, just not what I had thought to get done. 2 projects done yesterday, and more started today. The things I meant to do today can be done later, and will be.
I can do things!! I can! I can!
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