Workplace

For being able to set time and date on posts so I just did yesterday's.  That I remenebred what was in my mind for grats yesterday.  

For my boss being sound and getting to go into work late.  That there are local taxis and husband is happy using them.

For him being a sound sleeper and me being able to get up without disturbing him, for being able to sit in the other room and stitch / read etc.

Joined the rest of the team at lunch which was good - happy to be included. And I liked the corn on the cob.  Leisurely pace now we don't go for the walk, glad they didn't because I wasn't able for it.

Happy to have a desk in the office, and the spare chair to put my feet up.  

Work mate was up for a wander when I wanted to escape.  He knows I'm struggling at the moment and has offered to give husband a lift in the morning.  And husband has accepted.  

That I found the procedures I was after and managed to get done what I wanted finished today.  Approver actually noticed an error in my document so I am going to fix it.

That I pulled round after getting up and taking the xanax.  My stomach settled and I was OK once I got to work.

Friends

Thankful for remembering my mum's card and posting it. 

That dinner was enjoyable and husband loved the food and I actually got to pay.  That they had a vegan chocolate and date brownie which sounds nicer than beetroot chocolate so I can look into that for when vegan comes to dinner.

Got a space in out first choice carpark.

That it was sunny and I got to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. 

Have suggested a date for the pyramid workshop when I'm over, looking forward to catching up with friends. 

Woke up feeling ill and looked into the vitamins.  B12 and C both aid iron absorption and so I know to avoid them.  Glad I went with the cheaper vitamins, half expecting to not be taking them.

  

New habits

Thankful for a lie-in, that husband would have left me there all day if that's what I wanted - even though he wanted a lift to the market (& back).

That I got up & took him to the market, found the cobblers, returned my library book, popped into the art exhibition that was on there, & made it to the crystal shop.  She forgot about the skull I'd asked about so will look into it for me.  Also glad I kept the car keys this time cos I was first back to the car.

That I enjoyed sitting out on the swing, & got my mum's card written ready to post.  & I have stamps so it's just a case of getting to a postbox now.  The weather here is mild & I'm loving the swing seat.

Remembered to get to the chemist & look at the vitamins, glad I looked because there's iron in the one the doc recommended, so I got something else instead.  

That husband got me the cake I like, yummy.  He also got fruit & veg at the market, so I made an effort to eat them.

He's put the new light fitting up in my room, am loving it.

Also remembered to log into work & do the thing I wanted done before Monday, & the server is offline tomorrow.

Did weights, just a little to get me back into it, & had a walk, sunshine, & fruit / veg.  Making the effort to get the basics right. 

Care

Thankful  I got to speak with my boss and explain a little.  Very thankful he's sound and supportive.  And also that I opened up a little to workmate, since he keeps covering for me.   Boss will work around me needing to stay home as needed.

That husband did a prep session with us that led to me rediscovering my previous slide deck so now I'm properly prepared.  That me & workmate know where to split responsibility during questioning.  

The boss liked a suggestion I made and he's said go ahead and do it.  

Remembered to do the thing he asked us to take care of.  

Got out for a couple of walks in the sunshine, & collected my prescription.  Have used the gel and all seems well.  Feeling optimistic.   Also glad to remember grats.  Feeling a bubble of care around me.

Husband took care of dinner and chose a film for us to watch.   Am happy to have the sofa and be comfy enough to watch a film - he chose well (the film & the sofa).   Got 10k steps for what feels like the first time in forever.  Am hoping getting back to exercise ups my energy.  

Plans and backups

Enjoyed a lighter counselling session.  Seeing husband's sweet thoughtful side explaining the deer pictures etc.  That my back felt better after moving around rather than sitting for the session. 

Was finished in time to get husband from the doctor's.   His results are good and doc is pleased with him.  

Made it to the woods for a quick walk.

Managed to get my next item progressed and the half day frees up time later in the week.  

Messaged boss to say I wasn't going in and what about next week.  He says if I don't get in each day he'll just work around it. Big relief.  Thankful my boss is so cool.

Thankful for the freedom to be able to log off as needed and nap.  That I had sufficient naps today, & had the sense to come home for xanax before smear.  Survived the experience & she got it done.  Proud of myself. 

Saw a different doctor and got a different opinion.  A new referral.  Also for the health insurance benefits - have just signed up for an online consultation with the women's health centre - the chance to speak with a specialist. 

Remembered to rearrange husband's monitor for the week after the audit.

Remembered to post my letters, is easier doing it on the way to the doctor's.   Also that I got there on time.  And coming to the shop for cake.  Enjoyed the cake.

Remembered gaming as I was doing weights - and caught them just as they were starting a game.  Was one we played at the Wed session in person.  Glad I caught them and got to enjoy low effort social 

For husband having the dinner ready when I got home.

Also remembered to ask for my blood results and noticed they say male on.  Google says my testosterone is borderline for female (and very low for male which is the range they gave on the results).  Got the prescription so i have time to decide whether to take it or not. New doctor doesn't think it will be affecting my energy levels.  Can book a second opinion with vhi doc too.

   

Bedtime

Glad the phone reminded me about the zoom, I enjoyed it & am glad I went.

That I managed to get my document progressed as far as I could today, & it's in the processing pile elsewhere now.  Remembered something that would have caused it to be rejected so while I'm narked at having to do it at all, at least it's done.

Remembered about husband's prescription & he collected mine that was ready as well.

Thankful for a lie in tomorrow & the morning off.  Also that I offered to work the half day but can bail if I want.  Have the option to go in or stay home depending on how I'm feeling.

Got to snuggle on the sofa with husband, & hear about his concert last night.  That my murderous rage abated before he got home.

Support

Thankful for Pilates instructor friend.  That she specially put gentle exercises in for me & had time for a quick chat after class.  She's going to take some time off while I'm over so we can have a beach day.  That husband was out so I made it to the whole class.  Enjoyed it & my back feels better afterwards.

Had a reasonably healthy dinner, glad I put sweet potatoes on the shopping list.

Husband has done a lovely job of making the house ours, shelves, units, lights.  Admire his ability to sort out storage solutions for us.  & how calm & laid back he is.

Finally got out of the maze in the game book I've been enjoying this weekend.

Got my second boot unit finished & populated.  Glad that all my boots fit in!  

Also for getting the bed cleared in case friend stays over.  Glad husband has got to go out.

For friend to chat with during the day, & her support. 

An online friend went to the effort of providing a detailed explanation of something for me.  Grateful for the communities I'm part of.