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1) work: Work is still crappy, so nothing new there. One of our service users died 2 weeks ago, and I went to his funeral and burial last week. I was incredibly fond of Chris and it hit me quite hard.
2) holiday: Just had a long holiday from work (Weds 4th-Monday 16th) which is pretty unheard of for me; usually I just take a day or two at a time. The plan was for me and Peter to go to Devon for a few days to visit friends, but that didn't come off, so took the time anyway. Worked out pretty well and got a lot done, and I think the time away has done me some good.
3) cv: Have spent some of my time off writing up a CV for the first time in *coughs* years! Have also signed up now at 5 job sites so I get alerts if anything matches the job I'm looking for. It's going to be hard to find a job, for many reasons I won't bore you with, but at least I'm actively trying now. Fingers crossed.
4) mishap 1: I was peeling back an artex bubble on my lounge ceiling on Tuesday and part of the ceiling came down! Plaster everywhere! Luckily I'm friendly with the handyman guy who works for the freeholder of the building, and he's around this week, so he's going to come in and replaster it this afternoon for me for free. Lovely man =)
5) mishap 2: I fell down the stairs yesterday evening and have fucked up my ankle. Embarrassingly it wasn't even the main stairs (I live on the third floor) but just the three little stairs in my flat, that leads to the bedrooms. Still, I fell pretty awkwardly and it hurt like bugger, and for a while there I honestly thought I was going to pass out, which scared the crap out of me, as I knew that would scare Peter. Anyway, walking is painful, stairs are a bit of a killer (great when I live on the third floor), but driving is the least painful (just tested it). Only did a short drive in the car and although I can drive, it's really painful afterwards. Don't think anything is broken though, just hurts a lot. Peter laughed a lot (and is still laughing) and has taken to calling me stumpy. Great end to my holiday =)
6) medical: Have a lot of (non-serious) medical things going on right now, hence the absence. Trying to keep up with my flist though and hope you're all doing okay.
*love & hugs to you all*
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When I tripped over my dog and sprained my ankle, I was told the best thing was to keep using it as normally as I could, even if it really hurt. The dog was, at least, remorseful. I don't think stairs feel remorse.
Sounds like it's been a bit of a rough few weeks; thinking of you, and hope things get better. Much love. xxx
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I think the best thing is just to keep using it, and then it'll get better on it's own. I'm sure it's just sprained or something.
Thanks lovely - also, I've missed our chats and I love your icon ♥
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2) You know you don't necessarily need to go away to have a holiday. A relaxing time at home enjoying your company is just as good!
5) If it makes you feel any better.. I'm equally clumsy. I tripped UP a set of stairs and broke my thumb! I have learnt the value of opposeable limbs! Hopefully you start to feel better, and at least you got a good laugh out of it!
BTW i'm really sorry i didn't end up returning your survey.. by the time I'd realized you'd sent it, I had an exam the next week and I had full intentions of filling it out. but then, I forgot and by the time I had found it again, I figured it was too late. SORRY!
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I'm not usually very good at taking too many days off and relaxing at home, but I did pretty well this time, plus got lots of things ticked off my 'to do' list, which is always good =)
Don't worry at all about the survey, not a problem at all =)
*hugs*
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Got your email and meant to reply this morning, l then got caught up doing things for Peter (as usual). Will reply in a minute.
Hope your side is okay now, that sounds painful.
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Boo about the ankle though; I hope it gets better soon! And sorry to hear about the funeral. It's never fun *HUGS* ♥
Happy to see you pop up on the flist again ♥
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Thought I'd give posting a go again, see how it went. We'll see.
*hugs muchly*
♥
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Thank you - I don't hold out a lot of hope, but at least I'm putting myself out there and trying now, so fingers crossed.
*hugs*
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And don't feel embarrassed about the ankle. I've done mine in dozens of times and it's usually while stepping off a curb or that very dangerous sport of walking in a straight line down a stretch of perfectly flat pavement.
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It's annoying because it's my bad ankle - I was hit by a car as a kid and spent a long time in hospital and amongst my other injuries, the ankle I've hurt is the one that was pretty smashed up, so it's always been a little week anyway. Still, it'll get better and at least it's not broken!
Plus at least I legitimately feel down something this time - last time I fell in the flat there was nothing to trip me and I just feel whilst walking down my hallway, then sat there going 'ow'. Quite pathetic really =)
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So frustrating (and dusty) when your floor is suddenly covered with your ceiling - it's great to hear you've got someone to fix it quickly.
*ouch* about the ankle - I would tell you to ice it but I don't want you falling off the chair and in the freezer trying to get your foot in there....
Painkillers and support, use it but strap it and I hope all the other things get sorted for you.
**huge big hugs**.
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Ankle quite painful again this morning, but I think the more I walk on it the better it will be. I hope, anyway =)
*hugs loads*
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Like I've said before, I really miss your presence, but rl is the priority, and I hope everything goes well for you. I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle, I really hope it gets better soon!
I have something I need to send to you, but it'll have to wait until after next week, when I'm back in York and can live a normal life and do normal things again. Idk, when I'm at home I basically eat, sleep, go online, and do it all over again the next day, with the occasional trip to town. *facepalm* I don't have any wrapping paper, I don't have anything else yet that goes with the thing I got you from NYC (something small, nothing big - I wish I could've got you something bigger but I went for something simple), and worst of all, I KEEP FORGETTING WHERE THE POST OFFICE IS. Argh, lived here all my life, and yet never really lived here, because my parents always did everything for me. I had a very, very sheltered childhood, hah.
tl;dr. Basically, I WILL SEND YOU SOMETHING SOON, AND STAY WELL, MY DARLING, AND ILU. THE END.
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I think it's pretty funny that you keep forgetting where your Post Office is! It's very kind of you to send me something and you know you really don't have to, right? =)
*hugs loads*
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I know I don't have to! Just like you don't have to ever send me really lovely things that brighten my day a whole lot. It's the gesture, the kindness and thoughtfulness of it, your sheer generosity. Seriously, I want to, and I hope that the little things I can do (not as often as I find the time to, either) will bring something to your everyday life. (:
*hugs*
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Be careful with stairs, poor ankles! If they still hurt, show them to a doctor, please! One of my husband's friends, who is a surgeon told a story about women with broken legs, still walking on their own feet to the hospital. Weird.
Take care of yourself! *HUGS*
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I'm glad you took a break form work, and are actively trying to find a new job. Good for you! **high five**
Sorry to hear about the mishaps. I hope your ankle feels better soon! Try and rest it as much as you can, which I'm sure you're doing already.
I feel you on the medical front. I have two medical appointments in the come week, which should hopefully lead to some treatment plans. *sigh*
**more hugs, since there is no such thing as too many hugs**
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Ankle was worse this morning but have more movement in it this evening, even if it is more swollen now!
Hope your medical appointments go well lovely ♥
*hugs*
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I hope they go well too. I am so bored and want to get back to school!!!! Also I want to not be in pain anymore, that would be good too :-)
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I'm glad to hear that you took all that time off despite the trip not working out after all. You totally work too hard, even on things that are not actually work-related :) Although I'm sure that puts you in good stead for the job hunt. Anyone should be so lucky to have you working for them!
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Ankle okay, still pretty swollen but less painful today.
♥ very muchly
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Yay for holidays! Also, you have my best wishes for the job search and utter confidence you'll find one - you are awesome, and I'm sure that will be recognized :)
O.o and sympathy for the mishaps, I hope the handyman managed to repair the ceiling and your ankle is getting better! And your health in general, of course.
*squeezes*
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Thank you lovely ♥
*hugs*
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I'm sorry to hear of Chris' passing. *hugs*
Best of luck on the job hunt!!
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Hope your ankle heels quick-smart!