The high of my week was getting great news from the vet about Dutch’s comprehensive exam. He didn’t have blood work this time, since he got that done back in October and nothing troubling showed up. But he did have an EKG, some other tests, and a spinal x-ray. Everything was A-OK and his spinal x-ray didn’t even show signs of arthritis or his spine deteriorating in any way (I’ve been worried since he’s developed a bit of a hunchback). Homeboy is doing well and I couldn’t be more thrilled, especially after his last vet appointment that was filled with bad news. For now, he’s hanging in there.
The low of my week was finding out my ankle still isn’t fully healed. It’s been about six weeks since my injury and I had a follow-up appointment with my orthopedic on Friday where they took new x-rays to find out if my ankle has healed, and nope. There is still a break. It is slowly fusing back to my ankle, but it’s not fully there yet, which means I’m still on limited activity. I guess I’m stuck with recumbent biking for my workouts for the foreseeable future. I made an appointment for early March to get another x-ray (will mark three months since the injury), so fingers crossed it’s healed then!
I’m currently reading The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. I’ve had this one on my TBR for a while and I’m glad I’m finally getting around to reading it. It got rave reviews from my friends on Goodreads, so I’m hopeful it’ll be a good thriller.
An article I loved was this cover story from Glamour about Tracee Ellis Ross. I adore Tracee on Blackish and have just recently started following her on Instagram and I think I want to be best friends with her. She’s just got this undeniable zest for life that I can’t help but be attracted to.
I have had to really make friends with loneliness. And know the difference between choice-ful solitude and lonely. [I find comfort in] being able to name it, to say I’m feeling lonely, then to have a tribe of people I feel safe enough with to share: This is how I feel.
A podcast episode I enjoyed was Chip in My Brain from This American Life. Oh. My. God. This episode! It is crazy. I really don’t want to say anything about it because it takes a turn about 15-20 minutes into the episode that I was not expecting, and had me dying to discuss it with someone. (Thankfully, a coworker listens to TAL and I hurried over to her cubicle after listening to it on Wednesday to discuss it.) Have you listened? CAN WE DISCUSS? If you haven’t listened, I encourage you to do so.
The best money I spent was $9 on a bulk order of thank-you notes. I feel like a proper adult now that I have blank thank-you notes on hand for the next time I need to send some.
My plans this weekend include nothing too crazy; it should be a low-key weekend. I have a freelance assignment to complete. I have a writing date on Saturday morning. And Sunday is the NFL championship games and I am soooo excited! I am rooting for Minnesota to pull out a win since they’ll make history as the first time the home team was in the Super Bowl. And I’d love to see Jacksonville beat up on the Patriots. (Please, Jags, don’t mess this up. The country is counting on you!)
What was the high point and the low point of your week? And if you haven’t taken my reader survey yet, it’s still available if you want to give me some feedback! It would mean the world to me.
I would love it if the Jaguars beat the Patriots. The Patriots seem like America’s most hated team. Thanks for cheering for our Vikings! It would be so awesome to see them in the superbowl but I am trying not to get my hopes up since they are known for being a heartbreak team!
The high point of this week is the nice weather we’ve been having. Well, nice by Minnesota standards! It’s been in the 30-40s which feels tropical after a stretch of subzero weather! The low point was getting another flare which made me stay home from work. And now I am having hip pain in the hip I had surgery in. I think the extra weight I am carrying around due to the pregnancy and side sleeping (the only safe position for pregnant ladies) are the culprit. I’m seeing my PT today so hopefully she can figure out what’s causing the pain/tension I’m feeling. And I have a massage on Sunday which I can’t wait for!!! I think I might need weekly or every other week massages for the remainder of the pregnancy as I have so many aches and pains!
Well, now that we know the real culprit of all your pain, I hope you start feeling better and can get through the rest of your pregnancy relatively drama-free. You’ve earned it, that’s for sure.
Yay for Dutch!
Eek, I hope your ankle is back to normal soon.
Have a great weekend!
I’m so glad to hear that Dutch is doing well – & I really enjoyed The Couple Next Door.
So glad to hear about Dutch! Not so happy to hear that your ankle is still bothering you… hope it’ll be healed up soon.
Loved the reader survey. I’ve never done one but I might set one up soon.
Yay, Dutch! I am so glad to hear that news! I am bummed your ankle is still fractured though 🙁 I hope it heals soon.
I love having notes and cards in stock too. They also make me feel like I am doing well at adulting 🙂 I’ve been lamenting how $$$ some cards are, but found out this week that TJMaxx has affordable ones!
So glad to hear that Dutch is doing well! That’s wonderful news!