Monday, July 17, 2006
More from the Predni-zone.....
Managed to do some weed-pulling yesterday, but I had to wait until about 7pm for it to be cool enough, and then I stayed only in the shade. Probably was out there for 45 minutes or so. It was much easier to accomplish with less aching in my hands and knees. The lack of dizziness and weakness was a bonus too. And to come in the house after being in 100 plus degree heat and not have swollen feet was awesome.
I started watching "Brazil" on DVD. I have the Criterion Collection three disc set. I watched the first disc that contains the fully combined Brit/American version. I have to admit even while thinking more clearly, there was a part or two that confused me. Maybe because i was also working on a photo album and was distracted. Perhaps I should try watching it again with my full attention. At least I wasn't nodding off, which is what I would have been doing had I still been in that flare.
I've only got three pages to go on my scrapbook for 2002 (FINALLY). I didn't come up with any clever layouts, but I use too many photos per page to do much more than attach the photos and write tiny captions for them anyway. The really cool elaborate page samples they have in the craft books have only one or two pix per page, and I usually use six because then I'll need fewer album pages. It's a matter of finances on my part. I no longer have multiple hundreds of dollars to spend on scrapbooking. But I ran out of adhesive yesterday, so I am going to have to go out to the craft store today and spend a few bucks because I can't do much of anything if I can't attach the pix to the pages. I'm hoping to finish 2002 today and maybe even start on 2003.
I was surprised to be able to sleep last night. Of course, I'm sure the Lunesta I took helped. But I managed a decent eight hours. I should really count my blessings because the ability to sleep is just as important as reducing the inflammation via the prednisone. Maybe I really will come out of this episode in better shape than before.
Used the Gazelle machine today. I didn't add any extra time, just did my usual 20 minutes, but I think i worked a little harder than usual. Since I am on day three and am taking less prednisone, my pain level is increasing, but it's probably still only a 5 out of 10. Yayyyy!
Had no showings all weekend. Rats. I think this time because it's too hot. Last weekend too much rain, this weekend 100 degrees every afternoon. I would think house hunting would be more popular on weekends, but maybe it's just me.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the pain stays low-ish and the flare stays away as I taper the prednisone over the next few days.
I started watching "Brazil" on DVD. I have the Criterion Collection three disc set. I watched the first disc that contains the fully combined Brit/American version. I have to admit even while thinking more clearly, there was a part or two that confused me. Maybe because i was also working on a photo album and was distracted. Perhaps I should try watching it again with my full attention. At least I wasn't nodding off, which is what I would have been doing had I still been in that flare.
I've only got three pages to go on my scrapbook for 2002 (FINALLY). I didn't come up with any clever layouts, but I use too many photos per page to do much more than attach the photos and write tiny captions for them anyway. The really cool elaborate page samples they have in the craft books have only one or two pix per page, and I usually use six because then I'll need fewer album pages. It's a matter of finances on my part. I no longer have multiple hundreds of dollars to spend on scrapbooking. But I ran out of adhesive yesterday, so I am going to have to go out to the craft store today and spend a few bucks because I can't do much of anything if I can't attach the pix to the pages. I'm hoping to finish 2002 today and maybe even start on 2003.
I was surprised to be able to sleep last night. Of course, I'm sure the Lunesta I took helped. But I managed a decent eight hours. I should really count my blessings because the ability to sleep is just as important as reducing the inflammation via the prednisone. Maybe I really will come out of this episode in better shape than before.
Used the Gazelle machine today. I didn't add any extra time, just did my usual 20 minutes, but I think i worked a little harder than usual. Since I am on day three and am taking less prednisone, my pain level is increasing, but it's probably still only a 5 out of 10. Yayyyy!
Had no showings all weekend. Rats. I think this time because it's too hot. Last weekend too much rain, this weekend 100 degrees every afternoon. I would think house hunting would be more popular on weekends, but maybe it's just me.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the pain stays low-ish and the flare stays away as I taper the prednisone over the next few days.
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