Mountains, And Mole-'HEELS'!
It is almost ridiculous, how damned GIDDY I feel, over going back to school. Sure, all the nervous little jitters are still buzzing through me. I feel a whole FRIGGIN army, of butterflies, in my stomach. But, there is this strong (almost overpowering) sense of COMPLETE EXCITEMENT!
I, MICHAEL LEACH, AM GOING TO BE A STUDENT!
Last night, as I was getting ready to go to bed, I had this weird desire, wash over me. It was just after 10pm, when I climbed into my bed. And, as I pulled the blankets over me, and listened to my little dog snoring (he is so FRIGGIN loud, you would swear the snores were coming from a Great Dane...not a little Chihuahua Terrier mix.), I had this very strong desire, to go out, and start shopping.
I want to get myself some typical school supplies. A back-pack (which is funny, as I am going to be an online student. Tell me...Why would I need a back-pack?), a three-ring binder (ok...this one makes a bit more sense. I will have documents, to store.), pens, pencils, paper...the works!
Another thing, quite funny. (And, even I will say, this is slightly embarrassing.) I am starting to friggin raid my closet, in the search for the perfect 'First-Day-of-School-Outfit'!
Really! Even as I am doing it...Even as I shuffle through my clothes, trying to make this decision, I know it is COMPLETELY friggin goofy! I mean, hello! Friggin ONLINE student! I am not going to a physical classroom. Why the hell am I even caring what I will wear, when I sign online, and go to my first cyber-class?
I am really beginning to question my sanity!
So...
Yesterday, my surgeon said he would put in a request, for me to see another physical therapist. I REALLY hope it gets approved. I am COMPLETELY tired, of living in this type of, well...Limbo. I mean, I am trying. Don't get me wrong. I get up, every morning. And, throughout the day, I walk a fair amount. I am COMPLETELY thrilled, when I make it through a day, without falling. But, sadly, I am really no further along now, than I was, back at the beginning of this year. I have NO control, over where my feet land. I feel very unsteady, with most of the steps I take. My foot is landing flat, most of the time, instead of heel to toe. And, every single evening, after the walking is said, and done...My back hurts terribly.
I want to get better! I want to feel steady. I want to walk, without fear of falling. I want to walk heel to toe. I want to reduce the back pain.
And, in order to do these things, I need to go to a proper physical therapist, who is actually going to spend time with me. Someone who knows what they are doing.
Hopefully, I get this opportunity.
Ok, we have gone over school. We have discussed the hope for a good physical therapist. What is there, left to talk about?
Oh, yeah! The yarn...DUH!
So, after writing yesterday's post, I had me a very quick breakfast. I had a little bit of time, to kill, before having to leave the house. So, I took advantage of it. I stitched on the granny, made the day before, to the blanket.
And, after this was done, it was time to go.
To the library, first. I had to print out some stuff, fill it out, then fax it back to Ashford. This took no time, at all.
Then, a quick trip, to WalMart. I was in DESPERATE need, of black yarn. (It would, after all, look rather ridiculous, if I suddenly stopped doing black frames around the granny squares.) So, I grabbed two skeins (which will be MORE THAN ENOUGH!). Of course, this little yarnie, was TOTALLY tempted. I mean, they had this whole new collection, of yarns, in WONDERFUL new colors. New, exciting yarns!
"Oh!" I cried, as I picked up a variegated yarn, with brown, and three different shades of green. "This would be PERFECT, for the birthday blanket!" (Again...I must say, being an adult, COMPLETELY SUCKS!) No sooner was I imagining, making granny squares, with this yarn, than I remembered that funds are low. And, while it was just Red Heart yarn (at a very affordable Red Heart price), the money could be used elsewhere. Besides, I am soon to enter into using yarn, that is a bit more pricey. It is time for this little yarnie, to be a bit more saavy. Only get what you need!
Sadly, I had to return to BEAUTIFUL variegated yarn, to its appropriate shelf. Of course, I could hear it calling out to me, as I quickly (well...as quick as I can) walked away. 'Please,' I could hear it begging me. 'Don't leave me, Michael. Come back! You need me. Think about the birthday blanket! I would be stunning, if you just give me a chance!' (Silence, you EVIL, TEMPTING FIBER! NOT ANOTHER WORD!)
With ONLY my skeins of black yarn, I left WalMart.
Then, my appointment with the surgeon.
Then, back home. Oh, wonderful home. Where I can plop down, on my chaise, and get to work.
I immediately went about making a granny square, using two different yarns. The first 2 rounds are worked in a variegated yarn, with shades of brown, green, pink, and cream. The next three rounds, I used Aran Fleck. Then, the last round was worked in the usual black! And, I am happy to report...Yesterday's granny, was a total JOY! She was not at all BITCHY, like the granny, from the day before. She was a pure delight. Unlike the granny, of the day before, who took pleasure it TORTURING me, this granny was delightful, in EVERY SINGLE WAY! I rather enjoyed our time together. And, before we parted ways, we shared a nice, big cup, of hot chocolate.
My time with yesterday's granny ended, at about 4:15pm. And, for the 45 minutes that followed, I decided to take a lazy break. I turned on the TV, and zoned out, while watching the Food Network.
5pm rolled around, and it was OFFICIALLY time, for my luxurious evening bath. You know the drill, by now. Candles. Insence. Bubbles. Bath salt. And, a good book! Oh, yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about.
After bath time, was said and done, I made my way back to my chaise. Time to pick up my loom, and get busy!
I am thrilled, to report, that I am making rather WONDERFUL progress, on the second sock. Not that the first sock was AT ALL difficult, but this sock just seems so much easier, to work. (I think it because the stress, and anxiety, of believing a sock to be a difficult thing to make, is now no longer present.)
In no time at all, I had finished up, the leg of the sock. I ZOOMED through making the heel! (Seriously...I am rather surprised, by how quickly, I popped that heel out!) And, I manged to get a little bit done, on the foot.
I wish I could have worked longer. But, tendonitis came to the party, and decided to take COMPLETE center stage. At just before 8pm, my wrist was in excuciating pain. I had no choice, but to put the loom down. And, when it was perefectly clear, that I would be looming no more, for the night (because of this UNWANTED guest), I looked at my wrist, and began to cuss it out. The pain, however, did not take the hint that it was an unwanted guest. It stayed, and it continued to pester!
As for today...
Well, after breakfast, I will be fixing the granny, made yesterday, to the birthday blanket. Another granny, will have her SHINING MOMENT, today. And, I really hope to finish up, my second sock. (Cross your fingers, and hope that tendonitis STAYS AWAY, and lets me work!)
At some point today, I will be getting a call, from my Counselor. There a just a few more things to go over, before my first day!
And, that is about it, for today! Time for me to go, and get my day started.
Happy looming, everyone!
I, MICHAEL LEACH, AM GOING TO BE A STUDENT!
Last night, as I was getting ready to go to bed, I had this weird desire, wash over me. It was just after 10pm, when I climbed into my bed. And, as I pulled the blankets over me, and listened to my little dog snoring (he is so FRIGGIN loud, you would swear the snores were coming from a Great Dane...not a little Chihuahua Terrier mix.), I had this very strong desire, to go out, and start shopping.
I want to get myself some typical school supplies. A back-pack (which is funny, as I am going to be an online student. Tell me...Why would I need a back-pack?), a three-ring binder (ok...this one makes a bit more sense. I will have documents, to store.), pens, pencils, paper...the works!
Another thing, quite funny. (And, even I will say, this is slightly embarrassing.) I am starting to friggin raid my closet, in the search for the perfect 'First-Day-of-School-Outfit'!
Really! Even as I am doing it...Even as I shuffle through my clothes, trying to make this decision, I know it is COMPLETELY friggin goofy! I mean, hello! Friggin ONLINE student! I am not going to a physical classroom. Why the hell am I even caring what I will wear, when I sign online, and go to my first cyber-class?
I am really beginning to question my sanity!
So...
Yesterday, my surgeon said he would put in a request, for me to see another physical therapist. I REALLY hope it gets approved. I am COMPLETELY tired, of living in this type of, well...Limbo. I mean, I am trying. Don't get me wrong. I get up, every morning. And, throughout the day, I walk a fair amount. I am COMPLETELY thrilled, when I make it through a day, without falling. But, sadly, I am really no further along now, than I was, back at the beginning of this year. I have NO control, over where my feet land. I feel very unsteady, with most of the steps I take. My foot is landing flat, most of the time, instead of heel to toe. And, every single evening, after the walking is said, and done...My back hurts terribly.
I want to get better! I want to feel steady. I want to walk, without fear of falling. I want to walk heel to toe. I want to reduce the back pain.
And, in order to do these things, I need to go to a proper physical therapist, who is actually going to spend time with me. Someone who knows what they are doing.
Hopefully, I get this opportunity.
Ok, we have gone over school. We have discussed the hope for a good physical therapist. What is there, left to talk about?
Oh, yeah! The yarn...DUH!
So, after writing yesterday's post, I had me a very quick breakfast. I had a little bit of time, to kill, before having to leave the house. So, I took advantage of it. I stitched on the granny, made the day before, to the blanket.
And, after this was done, it was time to go.
To the library, first. I had to print out some stuff, fill it out, then fax it back to Ashford. This took no time, at all.
Then, a quick trip, to WalMart. I was in DESPERATE need, of black yarn. (It would, after all, look rather ridiculous, if I suddenly stopped doing black frames around the granny squares.) So, I grabbed two skeins (which will be MORE THAN ENOUGH!). Of course, this little yarnie, was TOTALLY tempted. I mean, they had this whole new collection, of yarns, in WONDERFUL new colors. New, exciting yarns!
"Oh!" I cried, as I picked up a variegated yarn, with brown, and three different shades of green. "This would be PERFECT, for the birthday blanket!" (Again...I must say, being an adult, COMPLETELY SUCKS!) No sooner was I imagining, making granny squares, with this yarn, than I remembered that funds are low. And, while it was just Red Heart yarn (at a very affordable Red Heart price), the money could be used elsewhere. Besides, I am soon to enter into using yarn, that is a bit more pricey. It is time for this little yarnie, to be a bit more saavy. Only get what you need!
Sadly, I had to return to BEAUTIFUL variegated yarn, to its appropriate shelf. Of course, I could hear it calling out to me, as I quickly (well...as quick as I can) walked away. 'Please,' I could hear it begging me. 'Don't leave me, Michael. Come back! You need me. Think about the birthday blanket! I would be stunning, if you just give me a chance!' (Silence, you EVIL, TEMPTING FIBER! NOT ANOTHER WORD!)
With ONLY my skeins of black yarn, I left WalMart.
Then, my appointment with the surgeon.
Then, back home. Oh, wonderful home. Where I can plop down, on my chaise, and get to work.
I immediately went about making a granny square, using two different yarns. The first 2 rounds are worked in a variegated yarn, with shades of brown, green, pink, and cream. The next three rounds, I used Aran Fleck. Then, the last round was worked in the usual black! And, I am happy to report...Yesterday's granny, was a total JOY! She was not at all BITCHY, like the granny, from the day before. She was a pure delight. Unlike the granny, of the day before, who took pleasure it TORTURING me, this granny was delightful, in EVERY SINGLE WAY! I rather enjoyed our time together. And, before we parted ways, we shared a nice, big cup, of hot chocolate.
My time with yesterday's granny ended, at about 4:15pm. And, for the 45 minutes that followed, I decided to take a lazy break. I turned on the TV, and zoned out, while watching the Food Network.
5pm rolled around, and it was OFFICIALLY time, for my luxurious evening bath. You know the drill, by now. Candles. Insence. Bubbles. Bath salt. And, a good book! Oh, yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about.
After bath time, was said and done, I made my way back to my chaise. Time to pick up my loom, and get busy!
I am thrilled, to report, that I am making rather WONDERFUL progress, on the second sock. Not that the first sock was AT ALL difficult, but this sock just seems so much easier, to work. (I think it because the stress, and anxiety, of believing a sock to be a difficult thing to make, is now no longer present.)
In no time at all, I had finished up, the leg of the sock. I ZOOMED through making the heel! (Seriously...I am rather surprised, by how quickly, I popped that heel out!) And, I manged to get a little bit done, on the foot.
I wish I could have worked longer. But, tendonitis came to the party, and decided to take COMPLETE center stage. At just before 8pm, my wrist was in excuciating pain. I had no choice, but to put the loom down. And, when it was perefectly clear, that I would be looming no more, for the night (because of this UNWANTED guest), I looked at my wrist, and began to cuss it out. The pain, however, did not take the hint that it was an unwanted guest. It stayed, and it continued to pester!
As for today...
Well, after breakfast, I will be fixing the granny, made yesterday, to the birthday blanket. Another granny, will have her SHINING MOMENT, today. And, I really hope to finish up, my second sock. (Cross your fingers, and hope that tendonitis STAYS AWAY, and lets me work!)
At some point today, I will be getting a call, from my Counselor. There a just a few more things to go over, before my first day!
And, that is about it, for today! Time for me to go, and get my day started.
Happy looming, everyone!