Pain

So, the back pain has diminished.  It didn't feel like the prescription for pain worked at all.  The muscle relaxer helped the first night, and I waited a night and then I took it again.  I only did a half dose each time but on our morning walk this morning I had a really hard time catching my breath so I think I'll not take that again.  Sigh.  I can function.  But I'm not liking the pain, even reduced as it is. Facet arthrosis is no fun. Between the laundry and our trip to Costco for only a few necessities (and I was overwhelmed with how busy it was - sheesh!) I'm about done in.  I keep telling myself, this is the new reality and I'll have to get used to doing less, and doing it slower. 

Am reminded of being with some friends the other day and we were talking about aging - one of the ladies said, "raise your hand if you're having no pain", and we all laughed because all of us oldsters are hurting in one way or another.  

Ran across this article the other day.  Found it pretty interesting.  Sort of felt validated that I still do my handwritten lists - for groceries and other things.  I remember them better, sometimes can even picture the list in my head when I've forgotten to bring it along. I may be old school, but I can mostly still manage to keep things together.  Hand Written Lists

Headed to the dentist for the replacement replacement - yes that's two replacements - crown.  It's on and feels mostly fine, just not super good.  I think I liked the way the temporary crown felt better.  But I'm grateful it's done.

Gratitude today for The Husband who is so kind, even when I'm not.  I don't deserve him.  Grateful for rain overnight and sunshine today. Grateful that the temps are just right for a sweater.  Sweater weather is good.  Freezing overcoat weather harder to handle.  (And our heating bill for Oct. was already $100, I shudder to think what it'll be when the really cold weather hits.) I'm grateful for leftovers for dinner.