Gosh, it's been more than a week since I last posted 🤯 The reasons for this are varied, but I've not felt 100% healthwise and there has been a lot of other stuff going on too. I don't know why I've felt 'off''. I did get my flu jab in the end last week when Gray went to the surgery for his and he asked if any more appointments would be released. The nurse checked and found there was a cancellation at 5.10pm that day and I took it. I don't think it was the jab which upset me, but for some reason I have felt particularly low and unsettled and have not slept particularly well all week. My blood tests came back clear but there has been no further response from the surgery regarding how to feel better and I'm not sure how to get further help. My IBS is still problematic despite careful, mindful eating, live yogurt consumption etc so I feel more than a bit fed up. I had my 76th birthday on Saturday which made me feel remarkably old and decrepit!
The day was spent quietly at home but we were invited to lunch on Sunday at our Daughter's house as I share my birthday with our son-in-law. It was a lovely roast dinner but she was catering for 8 instead of 6 at a minute's notice and there was only room for 6 at the dinner table. At least I didn't have to eat from a plate on my lap on the sofa ! We left around 6pm to give our Daughter a little breathing space (and a seat on the sofa!) She has her work cut out.....
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As I've felt a bit 'off' lately, I've taken my eye off the ball regarding the food shopping and store cupboard. This was my fridge door yesterday....
Are you feeling below par now that the weather has turned cold and wet? Or are you basking in the warmth of a sunny Spring day perhaps?
Do stay safe and well wherever you happen to be,
Angie 💗
Hope you get your energy etc back soon. The grey weather isn't much help for that.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes look in my fridge and say "and when she went there the fridge it was bare!" but that's because my meals are usually from the freezer and I don't have many leftovers. The cupboards are pretty full too. ....just in case.
Thanks, Sue, the weather is certainly not helping with all the dark days and chilly nights. I know that you do eat quite healthily anyway. I must get back on track.....
DeleteFirstly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, you can't fly under the radar with us you know. I hope you had a nice day on Saturday before the family day on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteYour fridge is looking remarkably similar to mine at the moment, but it sounds as though you need to get some really good nutrition in you. It's hard when you open the fridge, freezer or cupboard and see mostly 'ingredients', and some of them that need washing and chopping, isn't it. So I am currently busy turning all my ingredients into ready to grab either chopped up vegetables, or proper component parts of meals.
I have to admit for having two chip butties for my tea last night ... now that just will not do!!
Thank you for the birthday wishes, Sue :)
DeleteI do need to get back on track with healthy eating. Everything is too much effort at the moment and Gray doesn't cook. His answer to everything is toast! But...oooh....chip butties sound much too good to miss!
Yes, the cold weather makes me want to curl up under a warm blanket. It’s harder to get things done when it’s cold like this.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Belinda, so right.....
DeleteIt's that's time of year for feeling blue, belated birthday wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marlene :)
DeleteSorry you have been feeling low, I often find the darker afternoons get to me mentally but then I try and find some things I like about this time of year - the trees turning colour, planting bulbs in the garden for next Spring, making a Christmas cake (lovely smells), thinking of Christmas when family stay, etc. It doesn't always work but mostly does. Hope you are soon feeling better. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue, I appreciate that. The days are so short now that it's hard to get motivated, isn't it.
DeleteHappy Birthday Wishes for Saturday. Sorry to read you're feeling low. Maybe its the time of year, the clocks going back always upset my system. Pleased you are enjoying the books. Had another tidy up of bookshelves and found some more Amanda James, they will be winging their way to you soon. Please take care. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Gill! Thanks for the birthday wishes and it's so kind of you to think about sending more books. I feel so grateful and It's cheered me up immensely :)
DeleteYes, the tinkering with the clocks gets to me every time...
These darker days sap my energy. I try to look for some of my own sunshine every day. It might just be 5minutes catching up on blogs or listening to a podcast. It is important to do what makes you happy for a while each day. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, janipi, very sensible advice here....
DeleteHappy belated birthday wishes. I too am feeling a bit low. I cook a proper meal for husband every day, as he still works, however, I just can't face proper meals. I end up having cereals! Maybe it's a bit of SAD, but I do like the changing seasons.
ReplyDeleteoh, Mrs LH, I'm sorry you're feeling low too. I know how easy it is to have toast instead of a proper meal. Please look after yourself too. And thanks for my birthday wishes :)
DeleteHappy belated birthday! I'm so glad your blood test results were clear. Sorry you have been feeling low, but, hopefully, you'll start to feel more energetic once you get used to the time change and any lingering side effects of the flu vaccine go away.
ReplyDeleteI do hope so, Bless, I feel I have no energy at all lately. Thank you for my birthday wishes!
DeleteI was feeling a bit blah due to what I thought was lack of sleep and now realize was coming down with a cold. I do hope you get your energy back very soon. Happy Belated Birthday.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Jackie, I do hope you are feeling better now x
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