Planning for 2023

Yesterday was a high pain day and I didn’t make it out of bed except to visit the loo and eat a little. I gave into it, which is unlike me. 

I took it as easy as possible and tried to distract myself by listening to relaxing music and doing some Duolingo lessons. I have managed one lesson per day and am now on Day 113 and felt less sore today so did three lessons.

I spent half an hour sorting some life admin which had been shelved due to my fibro flare which made me feel better. I managed a shower yesterday but not today. I have been in bed most of the day and did my physio exercises.

I have distanced myself from my family which has helped a little. I spent some time planning everything I need to sort out in January as I’m determined January will be a fresh start for me both in getting my health to a better place and for making plans for my future. Trying to take baby steps as I have a tendency to push myself too hard and end up back in a state of sheer exhaustion.

I wrote some lists to action and put all my January and February appointments into my 2023  diary. Tomorrow, I am going to try to start reading a new novel as my daily reading habit has slipped due to my fatigue levels. Even if I only manage a chapter or two a day, it will be a step in the right direction. I used to be someone who could finish a novel in a couple of days, even when I worked the best part of forty hours a week. 

I’m considering phoning the GP surgery tomorrow as there are a few things I would like to ask before everything shuts down again for Hogmanay.

It’s my birthday this week and I haven’t made any plans. I think I will resolve to have a self care day or do something I enjoy. I had thought about having lunch or coffee with a group of friends but I don’t think I could cope with that right now and they will understand.

Today’s Blip is of my beauty goodies which I won in a competition a good few months back. I get to choose six items every month. One of the items is in the bathroom (a shampoo). 

I’m planning to use these in the next couple of days. My hair could do with some TLC! I’m looking forward to trying the dark circles cream - I hope it lives up to its promises as my fibro face could do with a boost!

A friend gave me a lovely early birthday card along with a gift card so I used it to order a new pair of pyjamas online. I’m not a fan of shopping online for clothes but I can’t be bothered trailing around the shops, especially with the sales on. It’s not my idea of fun these days. I am obsessed with pyjamas and dressing gowns. I was tempted to buy a book but gave myself a talking to - I’ve banned myself from buying any books until at least June. My to read pile is a sight to behold. I guess there are more damaging addictions!

I managed a two hour nap this afternoon with the help of meds, meditation and instrumental music in my headphones. I did some stretches after I got up to avoid the post-nap stiffness.

I hope it is a little drier tomorrow, we have had such a lot of heavy rain. It would be good to go for a walk tomorrow and pick up a few bits I need.

I hope everyone has had a enjoyable Tuesday :) xx