Sunny Sunday

Feel very fatigued and in a lot of pain today.

Forced myself out for a walk into the town centre as had to pick up milk and bits for the morning, took some photos on my phone. I find photography very therapeutic and I have been feeling uncharacteristically irritable recently - it’s due to the chronic pain and lack of sleep.

Stopped to rest my legs in The Barrel, a pub I’ve never been in before. It was very cool, quiet and chilled. Had a half hour’s rest accompanied by a Diet Coke and watched some of the football and horse racing that was on the telly. 

There was jukebox but as the footie was on, I thought I best not select any music although I was itching to…didn’t want to disturb the enjoyment of the others.

I used to binge drink heavily when I was younger and alcohol does not agree with my fibromyalgia so I avoid it as it can exacerbate flare ups and is not compatible with meds. Failing miserably at reducing my caffeine intake - really must be more conscientious about that this coming week!

Have done over 10,000 steps today according to my phone’s step counter so feet and body burning tonight but feeling happy for some sunshine and snapping some photos and fresh air.

Soaking my feet, had the electric heat pad (Herbert!) out and the muscle cooling spray on the go to rest and recover. 

Treated myself to a smoked sausage supper and chips for my dinner tonight, washed down with Ice Cream flavour Irn Bru. I don’t even like regular Irn Bru but this tasted like American Cream Soda which I have always adored. I used a paper straw to try and protect my already battle weary teeth!

I hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for all your kind comments, stars etc. Will play catch up tomorrow as and when time allows as this month and next month are going to be particularly busy :) xx