What a day!

So today I splashed out on a new computer for the household, bought a SodaStream, took the dog to Balmedie Beach for the first time ever, made arrangements to meet the man's cuz tomorrow (very excited for our catch-up!) and made supper. I'm also in agony from the strain put on all my joints over the course of today. I have a feeling there's something building and getting worse, but I'm too scared to go to the doctors in case they tell me I do have some form of condition. I'm hoping I haven't got hypermobility syndrome, but seeing as my joints are super duper flexible, crack all the time, I struggle from knee and back pain and have done all my life, and my hip seems to dislocate itself but doesn't really go the whole hog, I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that I may well have the condition, or something even worse!

However, I'll be doping myself up with painkillers for the next few days to see how things go and take it from there. If there is no improvement what-so-ever, I'll go to the doctor and find out what's going on. But for now, I'm happy to carry on living my life. Let's face it, I might not have much time to do all the active things I really want to do! I could well be dependant on medication within a couple of years and unable to go horse riding, or walk the dog along the beach. I struggle as it is because of the strain in my wrists and right elbow, but if it gets much worse, I'm going to have to get creative on how to exercise her with the minimum of input from me!

Anyway, my plans for today sort of went out the window. I did do a couple of loads of washing, put the dishwasher on, clear up the kitchen and tidied most of the bedroom, but there is so much more I should have done. Saying that, I'll rather save it for when it rains again and take full advantage of the sunshine and warmth when it's here! I'd be a bit crazy if I didn't...

Tomorrow consists of a coffee and catch up session with the lovely L and then home to do some more cleaning/tidying and maybe even a spot of cooking. I also need to catch up on all the laundry and set up the gym in our old bedroom. Can I be bothered? I'm sure you all know the answer to that!

And now, a new section of my blogs: Question time!

Q: Does anyone know how I can improve the pain in my joints? I already take glucosamine, have been losing weight and trying to work out but so far, nothing has made any positive changes. If anything, it's getting worse! What can I do?

Answers on a postcard!

Holidays

I have finally managed to get 3 days holidays from work. Woohoo! But these days will be very busy. On Monday, I plan to gut the house, build my desk, set up the gym then go buy our new PC, and also a soda stream so that we can have fizzy diluting juice as often as we like.

On Tuesday, I plan to start pushing for new fiddle pupils, travel round putting out mini flyers and business cards, take the dog for a walk up the ben (if its a nice day) then get ready for the next day. I also plan to do some cooking but that's low on my list of priorities right now.

Wednesday brings about a new start. I am going to meet my new pupils in Insch and then getting my hair cut at home by a new hairdresser. I'm excited. I'm excited about the whole week, really. But it is going to be a hard one. I would also love to be a fly on the office wall tomorrow, lets just say that!

Right, sleep times for tonight. I have a busy day ahead of me...

Crazy Day

I've been horse riding, I've hadn't car in the garage, bought supper and have been unable to eat it. I feel like rubbish and have been cold since I got home. I have a feeling I am getting another stomach bug but I hope not! However, I'm a happy bunny. I got to go horse riding and booked myself a hack for next weekend.

I'm also on the look for a job - even if its just a part time one. I am starting to teach on a Friday night shortly but there's a chance it could turn into a full time job. How appealing that is! Imagine, earning money for doing my hobby?! It would mean going self employed but that doesn't worry me at all, what with having my dad on hand to help and give me the advice I so badly need at times!

I had hoped to get back on plan this week and so far has been ok but tonight, after having no energy and feeling poop, we ordered a take away. However, I've been unable to eat so haven't put on any weight!! I also took the dog for an extra long walk last night. Donald said he would take her out this afternoon but he was very tired when he got home from work so that never happened. But she'll get a good walk in the morning and then when I get home from work. At this rate, she will be walked out! Good job, really. It will save her demolishing the kitchen...

P.s. I like my iPad. It's ace and I can type on it like a laptop! Roll on the day I get a Bluetooth keyboard for it too. Saying that, I'm awaiting a new cable since the cat ate mine within a minute of being plugged in. Little psycho.

Oh well, good night! Lets hope I sleep tonight after all today's excitement!