Jan 19, 2017

OFF TO SEE...YADDA YADDA YADDA

No stitching last night, unfortunately.  My grocery shopping trip was rather eventful in that I almost had a "CLEAN UP ON AISLE FOUR!" situation when I thought I was going to have to have a lie down in the canned peas.

Never fear, though.  I am nothng if not a very plucky and, as it turns out, VAIN spinster, so the very idea of losing one's consciousness in public was enough to keep me upright.

(But I must've looked pretty silly taking a big gulp of my Starbucks, tossing back my little superhero capelet, and shouting "Onward!" in my very best Winston Churchill voice).

(You have to love a grocery with a Starbucks in it, right?)

I came home, got the groceries put away, painted my nails, and all of that and Housewives was about it for the night.

Yes, yes, I know that it's all about pacing myself and learning how to be a patient patient.  I have to replace my usual "I am strong like bull" attitude with that of "May I have help with a, b, c please?" and I need to remember that all of this is only temprary.

I was trying to explain that to my Jersey boy yesterday on the phone.  When you feel lousy...I mean really really really lousy and can't get out of bed for days at a time, you start to fret that this just might be your life from now on, and your mourn all off the stuff you wanted to do with yourself.  Shifting into the mindset of "This too shall pass" can be a very hard thing to do, and if you combine it with other things happening in your life (see moi, circa 2016), you can REALLY fall down that rabbit hole.

So when I tell you all how much I appreciate you, please really really believe it, since there are absolutely days when your happy thoughts and wonderful presence in my life are the freight train that's carrying me through the muck and fog of war.

Sorry.

Too many metaphors there.

But you know what I mean.  

Miss Brandi is going to tame the squirrel on top of my head and then Miss Leslye is going to fix what's inside.  I'm thinking of going with a shoulder-length, sassy, fun little bob type thing, but I will put my ample heiney in the chair and let the professionals do their thing.  As long as it's easy to ignore every morning when I put on my sweatpants and can be pulled off my face...I'm good.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming soon, I promise. (My goodness...Betty must be having an absolute fit with all of this non-stitchy gabbing!)

17 comments:

  1. Baby steps. You'll get there. The fact that you still have a great sense of humour is a wonderful sign.

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  2. Hang in there! You are doing great! Enjoy your new "do" and be kind to yourself ❤

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  3. Fret not my intrepid friend it's all good. Do what you can even if it varies day to day & worry not about the things that don't get done. Have fun, keep smiling & know you are loved by us all. Blessings,Baa

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  4. Oh Coni, it will all be okay. Just take it one step at a time! Have fun with the new hairdo! And pay no mind to Betty; you only need to please and be happy with yourself!

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  5. Oh, I do hope Betty is reading. She needs to know that many of us thing she is a total unkind drudge and Mr. Fate has his feelers our looking for her and he never fails. I am so sorry that your keep-a-goin' attitude is an inspiration to many. I suppose somebody has to show others how to pick up and do what is necessary and you have been given that job. And you do it quite well!

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  6. One day at a time. A fresh haircut and the right attitude can do wonders, which reminds me...I need to get my haircut. :) Keep your chin up and know that we are all pulling for you!

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  7. Sorry that you are feeling so poorly, our beloved Spinster Stitcher. Do remember that you are not alone. We out here in Blogland check in with you daily and are sending you good thoughts!

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  8. OMG! You are just hilarious. First GOLD (I'm a charter member as well) and then this. You have me laughing so hard I almost spilled my coffee. Have a good day Coni & may your needle soon take flight.

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  9. What would we do without you, dear one? Wouldn't miss your input of tenacity and humor each day you deign to
    open up the gray matter and let it all spill out....what
    fun! Don't ever believe you will not spring back...you
    have what it takes to beat so many odds and we are here to
    cheer you on....

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  10. One day at a time, one step at a time. I know I can always feel like a total slug when I read blogs posts of these over achievers that do more in one day than what I can accomplish in a month. 😝 Hang in there friend.

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  11. You have a Starbucks in your grocery store? Geez. If I have a cup in a store, the restroom needs to be no further than six aisles away.

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  12. If this Betty doesn't like your blog posts she can go elsewhere. (I just deleted the first thing I wrote as it was...much harsher). You be you Coni.

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  13. Hang in there! You will get there; just one day at a time. I know that is not always easy, but it is something to work toward. Blessings to you and hugs coming your way...............

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  14. I know how you feel. I struggle to ask for help too. We just push on through, to the detriment of our health. We just need to give ourselves permission to feel rubbish and know that it's ok to not to have to push on that day. Just know that you are doing great.... hugs x

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  15. Ah Betty. I hope she is still not writing you messages about what you should be writing about. But I love when you bring her up. I hope you are feeling better today!

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  16. Okay Ms. Feisty, slow down and don't over due. You're in my prayers and thoughts.

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  17. Try to remember that when you allow someone to help you, you are allowing them to feel good about themselves.

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