January has left with a bit of whimper and for me it’s been good riddance to bad rubbish.
I still feel lethargic and a little “ out of sorts” but already I can feel the afternoons are lighter just a little bit longer.
There is hope in the air.
I am on my last night of three, and my recent night at the cinema before nights reminded me that I was human and benefitted for a change of scene.
Monday is the village Pub quiz and I’ve arranged to go with affable despot Jason.
And the velvet voiced Linda has given me the most gentle of kicks-the-arse to sort of a Trelawnyd Productions meeting the week after next.
The older you get, the closer physical wellness affects psychological wellness. This, for me is compounded by the time of year and social isolation .
Everything is enmeshed and feels somewhat complicated.
My head and thinking is fuzzy
It’s not rocket science ,
Just one step in front of the other, and start ticking the mental list off.
I know I’m coming out of “ something”
Whatever something is ?
For when I helped a patient to stand up and he fearfully held me close grabbing my uniform I relaxed the tension in the moment by reminding him “ we are not engaged as yet” and that he had to buy me a gin and tonic first before I would even think about it”
My head wants and needs to laugh
In January I think everyone’s do
Whew! I’m so pleased to hear you’re improving John. Alarm bells were ringing! The depths of winter, bugs and a heavy work schedule will all have added up, you poor old trout! We’re just finishing a pretty tough month of grand-parenting duties and even though it’s summer here, it’s left me flat. Hope tomorrow is better, and you’re up to the shenanigans of a village quiz night!
ReplyDeleteDon’t worry dearHeart, I’m not quite out of the game yet x
Deletethat made me smile; thank you for that (and I will try to remember it)
ReplyDeleteXxxthank you
DeleteA laugh, a warm hug, a moment of diversion, an escape into the theater, along with feeling physically better, we need that, you need that. If there are any comedy movies in the theater, go see a silly one. Hugs from afar.
ReplyDeleteMy diary is starting to fill xxx
DeleteDating hospice patients is distasteful - unless of course you are trying to secure generous mentions in their wills.
ReplyDeleteI did briefly date one in Sheffield , he looked like a lumberjack
DeleteDid he give you the axe?
DeleteHe did indeed
DeleteSo glad things are looking better for you!
ReplyDeleteLoved your reply to the patient who needed support!
Hope you or Affable Jason know the pub quiz answers and hope our ice (lower case) starts melting tomorrow and Tuesday.
Hugs!
I know I moan about the weather and the americas get total white outs …I should stop kvetching
DeleteThat surely put a smile on my face. :). I'm knee deep in snow here in coastal NC. Wondering when I'll be able to get out of my driveway. It's on a small incline of a hill. I prepared for the storm, so I'm good for a while. No worries there. We all get in a funk every now and then. Sometimes the world spins faster than we can keep up, or so it goes with me. I've followed your blogs for years now. No doubt, those bra straps will be pulled up and put at attention, and all is well in the world. Hope you are feeling better soon. Sending love, Galestorm
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DeleteWhen my Mom was in the nursing home, one of her nurses was an older, chubby British guy (who I was convinced was gay) with a great sense of humour. He could always jolly her along to do things she was supposed to do (but didn't want to, from contrariness). She absolutely adored him. And of course, he always reminded me of you from your stories.
ReplyDeleteChubby gay old ladies adore………yeap that’s me
DeleteJohn, you are really back!!! I am so glad!!
ReplyDeleteTake good care of yourself
Sending a giant hug, Carol in Atlanta
It’s been a funny old month but yes I’m back
DeleteBefore Christmas we're all chipper; after Christmas we all want to hide away and hibernate. Thank heaven for Feb'.
ReplyDeleteIndeed…I do feel so much brighter , psychologically
DeleteThe days are lengthening, the bulbs are popping up, and John's feeling better. Oh, happy day! xx
ReplyDeleteI’m glad it makes you happy ð❤️
DeleteWe had a good dose of blue sky and bright light yesterday in Pembs. It felt good, and really does lift the spirits.
ReplyDeleteJust been to the pub quiz, not for too long but it was just long enough to be fun
DeleteYour response to the patient’s desperate clutch couldn’t be more perfect. I probably would have laughed and kissed you.
ReplyDeleteHe did on my forehead
DeleteYou really must be the loveliest of nurses. So bitter cold here; makes my arthritis worse, which makes me feel not just the pain but like I'm ancient. As soon as the weather warms, I will feel so much better, in every way.
ReplyDeleteLet’s raise a glass to springðļ
DeleteGlad you are feeling perkier x
ReplyDeleteI was a little worried at one point x
DeleteSo many things to bring us down but laughter always helps. Hope you continue to feel better, John. xo
ReplyDeleteIt recharges one
DeleteMaking someone laugh makes me the happiest.
ReplyDeleteI get that, it’s a defence mechanism I’ve used for 60 years
DeleteIt is still very freezing here, my car is still in the driveway and I don’t have to go anywhere this week. I might go out and try to get it out but I am a bit afraid since I got locked in it last week. I hope it was a one time glitch. I have kept my self busy by doing laundry, and sorting out my kitchen cupboards. I go through the food stuff looking for expired things in January. Only found a couple of things this year. I am glad to hear that you have come out the other end. Quiz night at a pub sounds very exciting to me who does nothing anymore. Thanks for the laugh today. Gigi
ReplyDeleteI really shouldn’t complain x
DeleteI got my but dressed up warm and out to the car. It started easily but the inside of the windshield was frosted up..after defrosting it I was able to drive it in and out of driveway. I didn’t have to go anywhere but now I know that I can. Yea maybe tomorrow will be warmer. Gigi
ReplyDeleteBaby steps Gigi , baby steps
DeleteHugs. Always good to hear from you. Let's hope this month is better. Jxx
ReplyDeleteIt will be
DeleteI needed that little laugh too.
ReplyDeleteI’ve just been to the pub quiz. More laughs
DeleteIt’s late afternoon and I’m on my first dirty martini
ReplyDeleteI raise it to you my squire
Lee
Chin chin xx
DeleteI’m loaded x
DeleteLee
Good for u x
DeleteI always read John , but seldom comment . I hated Christmas and January this year - I feel I am a much diminished person since my husband died . I don’t like who I have become in his absence ( remote, isolating , ruminating) but am not sure now that I now how to make any positive changes - and the world carries on even though Tony is no longer in it
ReplyDeleteI think I may need to find some help
Siobhan x
If you think you need some help….you do
DeleteReach out my friend xxxx
Sending love and hugs to you, Siobhan. There are people out there to help support you. Please reach out to them. xx
DeleteVery, very true, John. The world needs every bit of laughter we can bring to it. Thanks for doing your part.
ReplyDeleteJohn it is "summer" here in NZ but the wind howls, the rain lashes and it is a far from barmy 15 degrees. Weather eh! Glad you feel perkier. I am calling a pub quiz tonight as I do every Tuesday and I shall think of you.
ReplyDeleteI too am glad of the lighter afternoons and feeling of hope. It has been a dark and wearying winter for me too and I will be so glad of the change.
ReplyDeleteHappy that you are recovering from illness and the winter combined. Much needed laughter and company too.
humour assists both helper and helped. Well done ! xx
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