Yesterday I thought I was getting better. I woke at 4.10 this morning though, and that was it for the day, although I had a sofa nap mid-morning. I put on a relaxing You Tube video of a stream running through woodland in spring, and with birdsong. I had it on in the background as I pottered in the kitchen but when I went back in, it suddenly hit me it was still WINTER and I was in tears. I changed it to a log fire - just as bad as that reminded me of our wood burner back at Ynyswen and happier days. Tam and Rosie gave me a video call which helped cheer me up and then Gabby arrived with lunch. Not that I had any appetite and had to force food down. (Ham salad, crisps and bread). She bought me a boughten beef curry for tea. Hope I can manage some of that as I haven't been able to eat much - just no appetite since getting so chilled. My head was very cotton woolly this morning but I've not had a cold. Update: Granny C always said if you have been under the weather, eat something tasty. Anyway, I wasn't sure I would eat the curry but once I could smell it heating in the microwave, I began to drool! It was splendid - huge chunks of beef and plenty of them. It made me break out in a sweat on my face as it was quite punchy - a good strong Madras - but I ate it all bar two bits of chilli and a spoonful of rice. It was Aldi's Gastro range. Gabby got herself a Chicken Tikka and she said she's had them before and they're good. I've also had a soak in the bath, and that made me feel much better too. Off to watch "Patience" on Channel 4, which is a good series about an autistic Archivist who helps to solve murders. It is based on a friend drama - Astrid: Murder in Paris. I have episode 16 of series 7 of Outlander to watch too and countless Neil Oliver and Time Team/Digging for Britain programmes. Plus a series called Renegade Nell on Disney, which is nice and light.
She set me up with a Monzo account for our spending money out in Jordan (which trip is once again feeling like stepping off a precipice and I am dreading it), stood by whilst I went over using my Zettle machine for card payments at the Fair - something else hanging over me - and we got my "renew your driving licence" form filled out and ready to send off. Then we set to on the beast of a jigsaw she bought me for Christmas (I thought she needed to suffer too!) and we have got a couple of areas under construction, but the Toucan's beak is a barsteward to do!
Today the heating/plumbing company phoned to re-arrange my appointment - they could do tomorrow morning, arriving 7.30 - 8.00. S.I.G.H. What's the betting I wake up at 3.30 and that's it for the night?! Anyway, Gabby helped me move the stuff out that was in that corner so it's all ready to go, and I know that the hot water timer is set to the times I want it and I don't need to fiddle and reset it afterwards (obviously I would have got the chap to do that anyway).
If I feel better tomorrow I will sit down and quietly go through the Militaria side of Keith's belongings, for Probate. I will deal with upstairs contents at the weekend. I also need to get in touch with the bank and ask for 7 years' bank statements and also put more money in another ISA. I hate it when things are hanging over me.
Continue to take care and rest as far as possible. It will pay dividends and you will get better sooner. x
ReplyDeleteI have learned to listen to my body now, plus I have a pile of books, a demanding jigsaw and lots to watch on tv.
DeleteFor years I thought it was Damp Squid - which puzzled me - aren’t they damp already? xx
ReplyDeleteLove that!
DeleteYou are hardly a damp squib. I hate stuff hanging over me too. We are moving and packing up a smallholding, as you know, is not for the faint hearted. I'm trying to break it down into small jobs and perhaps when I've got enough of them done I'll feel like I'm accomplishing something. Three phone calls this morning before I was even out of bed. At least it got me up and going.
ReplyDeleteIt's the acquired stuff of many years - so useful but you can't take it all with you, especially with a smallholding. A bit at a time - sounds the best idea. It's the protracted phone calls I hate - waiting in a queue for up to an hour.
DeleteA good curry often sorts things out..glad you enjoyed that
ReplyDeleteIndeed, made me feel a bit brighter - but then I had an upset tummy in the evening and thought, oh-oh - that bodes ill for tomorrow!
DeleteI think we all put off jobs we loathe, I did one phone call today and had to give my mobile number which I promptly forgot the middle bit of, fortunately the bloke at the other end said if its the phone you are calling from I've got it. A) I felt such a fool and B) Have I got dementia! Hope you get your heating sorted and you feel better soon. Hugs Xx
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I had that happen a few times when I was first widowed - my brain just wasn't helping me out. Not dementia - with that starting you don't know it's happening.
DeleteSlowly but surely you will get all looked after. I do hope you start to feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It helped having Gabby visit, and the video call from Tam and Rosie.
DeleteThat probate stuff sounds like an absolute nightmare...
ReplyDeleteWell, we could have aid the solicitor hundreds and hundreds of pounds to do it, but Tam stepped up and said she would deal with it. She is struggling from the extreme lack of sleep though.
DeleteI hope that you are feeling a bit better today.
ReplyDeleteWe watched ‘Patience’ and quite enjoyed it. I’m currently watching Hugh Dennis and The Great British Dig, a series that I must’ve missed when it was first shown. I enjoy anything that is archaeology/ history based. Have a good day. 😁
You are most definitely not a damp squib, you are doing the best you can and that is admirable. A good curry and a hot bath can work wonders after you've been so poorly can't they.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Patience series and binged watched it over a weekend. I need to set to and watch the original 'Astrid' version of it next. I do seem to like this genre of female detectives, I absolutely loved The Bridge and have watched that right through twice now. I'm currently watching The Good Doctor, about an autistic genius young doctor. There's definitely a theme in my viewing recently.