So what DO I do all day? There is always vitals, swan numbers (twice a day), pills, getting weighed, tracking my fluid intake, some sort of awkward exchange between doctors/residents/fellows, discussion with my nurse about bowel movements, sleeping pills and water pills, walking twice in the hallway and someone commenting about my room smelling great. Again, it's just hand sanitizer.
So in between all that here are some things that keep me occupied:
- Knitting. Or trying to. My friend Caroline got me on my feet and my Aunt Ellen is coming to teach me some new patterns and how to crochet.
- Coloring in my adult coloring book
- Chat, text and email friends/family and plenty of conversation with the nurses and tech's about everything under the sun.
- Ring cleaning. One of my nurses is engaged and I was explaining that she needs to keep her ring clean. I had Christian bring in my ultrasonic ring cleaner so I could clean her ring and by the end of the week I had a full book of work. The nurses hands were dazzling.
- Paint by number. This one. I'll report back if I actually get it done.
- Reiki/reflexology/mind clearing/aromatherapy (roughly 20 minutes every few days. It is amazing.)
- TV/Documentaries and a movie
- Orange Is the New Black
- Friday Night Lights (Season 1. I needed something light.)
- The Jinx: The Life and Death of Robert Durst
- I Hate Christian Laettner
- Vanishing of the Bees
- The Following (This one started strong but got to be a bit much. I jumped ship.)
- Game of Thrones
- Silicon Valley
- Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
- Chef
- I'm embarrassed about these. I don't smoke, drink or do drugs and need some sort of guilty pleasure...here it is. The Bachelorette (this season is horrible and I might call it quits), Real Housewives of NYC, Teen Mom
- House of Cards
- Grace and Frankie
- Craft/charity projects that my Aunt Rita coordinates.
- Visits with friends and family. Oddly, yesterday only, I had extra visitors. I felt like Ace Ventura. I had this sweet little lady bug stop by and then these disgusting pigeons. And I realize the stuffed animal fish tank is actually a dog and not a bear. Floppy ears. I guess I'm not Ace after all.
Hi Shalah, You sure are a busy girl-Dina and Bill send their love and good wishes- What about doing a jigsaw puzzle? Finishing one gives a person an exaggerated sense of accomplishment! If you are interested I can send/bring a good one in for you. Keep up the good work in the jewelry cleaning business. What about doing online research regarding your home's history- I would love to learn the history of your home! Keep up the great attitude-You are an inspiration to everyone. Hope Lily stays away and Miss Ladybug returns for a visit.:) Darci
ReplyDeleteShay! You've inadvertently given me two excellent gift ideas for Tina. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner and adult color-by-number?...didn't even know they made those. No more boring slippers, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYay for knitting and coloring book! I now want that oil paint by number, that looks awesome. You also reminded me I need to catch up on Bachelorette from last night (hangs head in shame). Did you watch Downton Abbey yet? If not add that to your list! Hope to Facetime soon! xo
ReplyDeleteChef is an amazing movie. Have you watched that one yet? I've already seen it twice — the only problem is it makes me so hungry. :) I fully support the Teen Mom addiction btw. (Teen Mom 2 is back July 9!) xo
ReplyDeleteI love the color-by-number idea!!! I had no idea those existed for adults! great find!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved Chef too. no drama, no tears, just all around wonderful. lovely that a little nature is visiting you ;-)
I'm so impressed with the diversity of your TV watching! I love your little visitors.
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