Tuesday July 26, 2005
My physical rehab of neck and shoulder muscles is going famously. I am grateful for the backing of a wonderful son that made immediate access to physio services possible. (As opposed to going on a waiting list for OHIP sponsored care. When I was in Kingston, it took me 8 months. I didn't even call the only clinic OHIP has on their list here in Ottawa.)
I am a complete, if controlled, maniac as far as doing what's good for me - even if it hurts once in a while. Strengthening exercises have been upped (reps and weight - beans are my hand weights: cheap and edible!). Stretching continues.
Yesterday I decided to find out how problematic driving might be, so I visited my friend and former business associate, Patrick and his family down by the airport. We wound up going out on his power boat for an hour or so, then cooling off in his pool. I was invited for dinner - excellent as usual, Patrick! As a bonus I got to play in the pool with Keenan. What a hoot.
This morning I was only slightly stiff and headachey (wine? beer? bumping around in the boat? playing in the pool? the low pressure system that's on it's way into town?). Some coffee and a walk to get groceries and I'm feeling only slightly sluggish now. No pain. This is fantastic.
But I won't overdo it. Today is a resting time. It's supposed to rain buckets this afternoon anyway so I'll watch the movie I bought at the local pawn shop - my new source for cheap stuff that's still useable.
The landlord saga continues but will be posted separately. That way if you're just plain tired or uninterested, you can avoid it. User friendliness - job one here at proba.tive.org!
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