Saturday 15 June 2019

One Daily Positive - Week 24 Dubai to Dublin

When I started my dental treatment back in February I had to avoid eating any foods that required me to bite and/or chew. As a result I lost 5kg and felt much better for it. However after the surgery healed I started eating chocolate, bread and chips again. my headaches have returned and I've put 2kg back on. We've also been eating out quite a lot and I've decided to make an effort from now on with what I eat.

Over the weekend we were talking about how we must've have adapted now to the summer in the Dubai as the temps hit 40c and it actually wasn't that bad, but on Monday night the humidity hit full force adding 10-12c to the 'feels like' actual temp.

My chronic pain isn't abatting, it doesn't prevent me from doing things, I'm just in pain the whole time. I flew business class to Ireland, I managed 5 hours before the pain got too much, but at least I didn't cry on this flight.

I'm finishing the week with a friend on the West Coast of Ireland for a week.

160 Sunday Spent the day tidying and cleaning the house and scrubbed all the rugs to rid them from pet hair. Popped out for coffee and a swim late afternoon. The chair pod has been moved indoors to protect it from sun damage.

161 Monday Day Lots of bits and bobs to do around the home today, headed out to the Marina Mall for coffee, the bench was so hot, it burnt me through my jeans.

162 Tuesday A day at the dog park with friends, did some more washing and cleaning. The afternoon was spent cleaning and I popped over to the pool.

163 Wednesday Started the morning dropping the cat and dog off in boarding as Peter is also away on Friday with work to Turkey. Had blood tests and a trip to the hairdressers for a cut and mani and pedi.

164 Thursday Early morning flight to Dublin. Collected car hire and made our way to the West Coast to the air b&b for the week. Found a lovely pub for dinner and ale.

165 Friday My friend and her husband have bought a property here, we're here to sort out the heating, setting up utilities, purchasing furniture and household items, see solicitors, bank accounts etc. Had a pub lunch, did a food shop and relaxed in the evening. The view from their property.

166 Saturday Headed out to Westport for the day, we then spent the evening with her husbands family. This was the drive back to the accommodation.

I've been losing interest in blogging, don't feel I really have much to say about anything these days and it's not enjoyable when it becomes forced. Blogging is my hobby.


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18 comments:

  1. Good luck with watching what you eat. It sounds like cutting out the chocolate, bread and chips was helping.
    I've said it before and I'll say it again. You do get about. hehehe I hope you enjoy your time in Ireland.
    What a gorgeous view from your friends property!
    Sorry you aren't enjoying blogging at the moment. I hope you get your mojo back soon x

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    1. The eating was easy to manage once I got back into a routine, it's when I'm tired I crave sugary foods

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  2. I am with you, fed up of blogging and wondering why I carry on.
    I suppose that has been the upside to the dental treatment, you will now need to work out which triggers your headaches. Constant pain is hideous and you more notice it back if you have had some respite from it.
    That road looks very rough and rather rural, I like the rural bit but not the rough bit.
    Chin up.

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    1. IOt was fun driving around, a few hairy moments when meeting cars that were driving too fast. I've found my blogging mojo again for the moment

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  3. Sorry to hear about the pain. I hope it doesn't become too severe in the future.
    I hope you had a great time in Dubai. I went there for vacations about 6 years ago. Lovely scenic pictures of Ireland and Dubai.

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  4. Ireland has looked stunning, I hope you've had a good time even with the pain. That shot from the place is a corker #365

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    1. I love this view from the plane, it's not often I get to see it, ireland was indeed fab

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  5. Sorry you aren't enjoying blogging at the moment...I know that feeling

    I am type 2 diabetic...and crisps, chocolate etc now give me headaches sadly

    Love that veiw from your friends property!

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    1. Think my blogging mojo is back now, i think it's the sugars giving me headaches also but quite often its a sugary drink that can make me feel better

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  6. Sorry to hear you aren't feeling blogging at the minute. I am a bit like that from time to time. Maybe a wee break would help. I've not been to Ireland in years, it looks so pretty. Love your photos especially the view from your friend's place xx

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    1. a break is all that was needed and trying to find something to write about that is happening in my life and not being covered by everyone else

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  7. I know what you mean by losing interest in blogging. I've cut down on my blogging quite a lot this year. Have also toyed with an idea of shutting up shop.
    +40C is very hot, I would have migraines all the time with the heat. Sorry to hear that you're in constant pain. Your chair pod is fabulous, I now have a chair pod envy. :)
    The views from the property are beautiful.

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    1. surprisingly the heat helps with the migraines as it relieves the neck and back pain

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  8. Thats an amazing photo of the Palm! I hope you have a lovely time in Ireland with your friends the views looks beautiful. I know what you mean about blogging. I am always behind which makes me enjoy it so much less! x

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    1. I don't get to see this view often enough

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  9. Sorry to hear about your pain and hope you find your blogging mojo again soon #project365

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