Thanks y'all. I had a feeling that the problem was the same as I had with my left foot, but was really hoping I'd just need a cortisone shot or something simpler. Having it confirmed spun me and I didn't really ask for ideas to get from here to mid-Feb foot pain wise. I had asked about a cortisone shot now but he said if he did that he wouldn't operate for 3 months.
Le sigh. I slept like crap last night. I took today off to work on school work, 3 papers and 2 discussions due by midnight Sunday. If you see me here or on FB, hopefully I'm just taking a break after completing an assignment before diving into the next one.
I am never pan-frying cheap pork chops without brining them in apple cider overnight again. 2nd time I've done it and the first time wasn't a fluke. So tender! Served with sauteed apples and onions, and perfectly roasted garlic and thyme potatoes, they were a huge hit.
We ate, then watched 2 comedies last night. Kiddo hadn't seen Zombieland; loved it. Was told by the kiddo my brownies were the best he's had. *buffs nails on shirt front*
House is clean. Didn't even have to do emergency house cleaning before kiddo arrived this year.
Laundry under control.
All Xmas presents bought with 2 weeks to spare.
Depression under control. Anxiety managable.
Pets happy. Kiddo loves high school. D loves new job.
2 years sober Jan 31st. Weight holding steady at a happy place for 8 months.
Baking up a holiday storm.
Only real worries are money-based (student loans) and politics. Which are real worries, but not being stressed about all the other stuff makes addressing those concerns in 2018 more managable.
I started feeling more contentment (very nice!) at the beginning of 2017, and concerns notwithstanding, I am leaving 2017 able to experience feelings of genuine happiness.
It's been a long time since I felt like this.
It's been a long time since I felt like this.
Awww, that's great.
Excellent news, Matt! Well deserved.
Glad to hear things are going well, Strix.
Officially a short day today, hooray! I plan to celebrate the solstice by working in the yard.
SuziQ, I am so sorry about the foot issues. It has been a few years now since I had foot surgery and remember well what a lot of no fun it was. I hope that your pile of projects can distract you from the discomfort.
Strix! Such a delight to read that update. Your contentment makes me smile. It was a long hard road.
That's great, Strix!
I'm sorry about the foot, SuziQ.
