{ work and holiday and mishaps and stuff }

[the_muppet]

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*

Comments

[misswinterhill.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: I got your email the other day but haven't had a chance to look at it -- I will next week if that's still helpful?

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

[deans-babe.livejournal.com]

Hilarious so sorry I missed the fall, perhaps you could re-enact it when I come round next! I think Peter has hit upon a fabulous new user name for you. Welcome Stumpy. Am sure the rest of your flist will be much more supportive but made me laugh.

[psycho-warbaby.livejournal.com]

1) Good luck with the looking for work, must be tough during this period. And I'm sorry to hear about Chris, he sounded like he was someone that cheered you up when he was around

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!

[surfer-buoy.livejournal.com]

Oh no comedy stair falling disasters, hope you are not in too much pain both from the ankle and being called stumpy and being laughed at, if it makes you feel better I completely did my side in leaning into the goats hay store so things like this happen to everyone. Lots of love from me and purple

[arkray.livejournal.com]

I was missing you already *hugs* Take care of that ankle, if it hurts too long go to a doctor, those things heal better if inmovilized.

[heyhoolou.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear you've joined jobsites! I'll cross everything I can that something wonderful comes of it :)
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 ♥

[corilannam.livejournal.com]

Wow, you do have a lot going on there! I'm sorry about Chris and all the other difficulties. I hope you find a much better job soon!

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.

[el1ie.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss hon, having people around that you're fond of makes work a little better, I'm sure you'll miss him. Congrats though on the CV and everything! That's a big step forward and I hope something comes of it. Maybe the few days off work and at home paid off.

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**.

[eyesofapanda.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

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.

[valika56.livejournal.com]

Good luck for finding a new - and good - job!

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*

[vita-candeo.livejournal.com]

**hugs**

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**

[adelagia.livejournal.com]

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your ankle, hon. Hope it heals quickly!

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!

♥♥♥

[ansku]

Very sorry to hear about the service user :(

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*

[prfctdaze.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hope your ankle is better!

I'm sorry to hear of Chris' passing. *hugs*

Best of luck on the job hunt!!

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Just cos!
Hope your ankle heels quick-smart!