I've had a really calm week, not allowing myself to get wound up and by walking away from difficult situations to take stock. I had a couple of close calls with near melt downs, due to other people, but realised this wasn't being done to cause me grief, it's just life and I have to deal with it. I've unfollowed a few people on facebook whose negativity and competitive nature gets me down.
A surprise call from a friend who reads my blog (I didn't know that) to ask how I was as he was concerned with how I was doing after last weeks post.
195 Sunday Plans to rearrange the lounge came to an abrupt halt when I could only get TV and phone or phone and internet. Several attempts were made to contact provider and eventually I tweeted, got a response and they're coming on to sort. I took myself out for a coffee to blog and put everything back and just swept through the house, defrosting a mexican stew and sticking it in the slow cooker for dinner. Popped over the pool late afternoon.
It was a really hazy and windy day.
196 Monday Prepared dinner and made some courgette soup, emptied dishwasher, walked Bob, cleaned the cat litter tray and took myself off to a local small mall for a coffee and to do some blogging. TV engineer arrived at 2pm, connected the TV, phone and wifi in the new location. I was never going to succeed as port no 4 was broken. Lounge and dining room sorted, evening spent in front of the TV.
197 Tuesday Up early, washing and ironing done, garden watered. Off to the dog park for coffee and a natter while the doggies play. Did a spot of gardening in the afternoon and made an attempt to capture a stray cat, the neighbourhood is looking after. Altered the black out curtains and rehung them in the bedroom, found out I could turn the flashing light on the router off in the bedroom at night so now can sleep in complete darkness which is really helping.
198 Wednesday Dentist first thing and 2 of my 3 implants are finished. 3rd implant was too white and didn't quite fit properly so needs to go back to the lab, I still have my temporary tooth so all is good. Took a walk on the beach, nearly died from the heat and the sand burnt my feet, found refuge in a coffee shop for lunch and air con. Started packing for Australia in the afternoon. Off to the pub quiz in the evening and dinner out, may have had too much to drink.
The sea temp was 32c,
199 Thursday Off to the Doctors, then onto the dental lab for colour matching for my new front dental implant. Had woken with a headache, it turned into a migraine as the day went on.
If anyone can make sense of these lab led results please enlighten me.
200 Friday Still headachy but headed out to Festival City Mall for the morning and managed to walk around Ikea without an argument. I'd been craving a slice of chocolate cake, wish I hadn't, felt sick for the rest of the day. Peter cooked dinner and we binged watched The Good Wife.
Feeling so much more confident now with a full set of teeth for a smile and the ability to chew foods again.
201 Saturday Crossed the boarder into Abu Dhabi to buy alcohol, better choice and prices, stopped for lunch at a local mall in the food court, went swimming and sorted through my craft boxes ready to start some projects next month.
Gin section.
On the blog this week:
Managing chronic pain and flying
Your teeth look really good! You must be pleased that they are sorted at last. Well done for fixing your sewing machine - that is very impressive. Bob looks very happy in the pool.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm very pleased with my new smile. The sewing machine has needed servicing for almost 4 years, it had to be done
DeleteGood on you for not letting yourself get wound up. It sounds like a great week for you! Very busy.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like your dog was having a great time in the water. What a fab idea to keep them cool.
Goodness me! I think I would die from the heat in Dubai! lol
You look great! Fab to see you smiling and showing off those teeth! x
Bob loves the pool and the dog park, as do I
DeleteTeeth are looking good. Bet you're relieve that's all sorted. I wouldn't have thought they'd have such a good selection, I always imagined alcohol purchasing done on the quiet.
ReplyDeletethat's how I thought with the alcohol but you can buy absolutely anything here
DeleteThe teeth are looking great - must be good to get out of the way. Not sure about the results, but the infusions don't seem to be helping your platelet figures, but do seem to help elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI've no record of blood results prior to 2017, it could be that these are my normal range but the Dr says the platelets and WBC aren't normal
DeleteGlad the teeth are nearly sorted, I have no idea what those results mean. Looks like Abu Dhabi will be a regulat pick up point with a selection like that. Hope the packing is going ok #365
ReplyDeleteloving my new teeth and smile. We visit this alcohol branch often
DeleteTeeth are looking fab! Well done on unfollowing people on FB...best thing to do and how lovely of your friend to check up on you!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to unfriend next and just accept the flack for it
DeleteInterested to see what sort of crafting you are going to be doing, always love to find inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNice of your friend to contact you, friends like that are the ones that help your recovery.
There is no relief in paddling in a sea that warm.
no idea what crafting i'll be doing yet, got quite a few things that need fixing first and I'm learning to crocher, but not getting far
Deleteyeah, life is tough but with the determination and right state of mind, you can deal with it. I also unfollowed and unliked pages that caused self-doubt and sadness in me. I felt Instagram was filled with those and as a result, I'm almost always in a good mood when using Facebook. Good to know you took time to heal. Your dog seems to be enjoying itself in the pool.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently in first year in medical college so sorry but I can't understand what the values mean exactly at the moment. I love your dress and your bright and shiny smile!
thank you, taking to time to heal was a good move
DeleteWell done for not letting yourself get wound up. Sounds like a great week for you, but busy. It looks like your dog was having a great time in the water. Dubai sounds so hot xx
ReplyDeleteDubai has been unbearable with the humidity, so happy to be travelling now
DeleteOh my goodness the gin choice! Glad that the implants are making your feel better, hope they get the third one sorted for you soon. Well done on walking away. I could do with doing that a bit more! Wow thats hot!!
ReplyDeleteimplants all sorted now and there's never a thing as too much gin
DeleteWe had a heatwave in the UK and it was unbearable then as soon as we went on holiday the temperature plummeted and the rain started (just like last year!). Would NOT cope in Dubai with you! #project365
ReplyDeleteand this is why i travel outside the middle east every summer
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