Thanks, Pix. I feel like I've done a bunch of things this morning - updated my hair color, showered, worked a half day, and have been able to walk without a crutch or relying on walls for support. Things I can't do yet - bend over/squat without pain.

I've submitted my timesheet for the week. I have a new class starting on Monday, so my plan for the afternoon is to nap and start reading my text book. I may not remember the details, but hopefully I'll remember the big picture stuff.

I threw out my back on Wednesday bending down to empty out the dehumidifier, (I didn't even pick it up!) and for some reason, I only got muscle relaxants tonight. What was I thinking?

I have a stability ball at my desk at work. 1) It cost $25 which is wayyyyyyy cheaper than a good office chair that would be comfortable as well as commodious enough for my delicate posterior; 2) I can take breaks to do stretches for the benefit of my piriformis; 3) wiggling around on it while working seems to prevent a boatload, or should I say buttload, of stiff-and-sore-ness when I get up. I highly recommend sitting on stability balls while working.

One drawback is in humidity, it can get kind of sweaty in a way that fabric upholstery does not.

ETA Sue, Suzi, everybody in pain, I wish you ease and improvement.

I am having not-quite coping. I'm having my second period since I started taking lexapro three and a half weeks ago. I can say that it is champion of toning down the PMS rage/anxiety (not quite coping is dead brilliant comparatively) that I've had with my cycles the last year-ish. Hasn't touched the deep resentment at having another period in less than a month when I was not expecting it for a couple of months, oddly enough.

I'm at my nephew's swim meet. First one I've been to this year. I forgot to bring ear buds to listen to music. It's already too much noise.

I can't leave. Well I could but I don't think I could find parking we were late and it was already tricky.

I hope everyone's doing as well as can be this morning.

Andi, they make stability ball covers, so you don't have to stick to them: [link]

Peanut woke up at 5, and I managed to get her back down, but now I'm up. Usually that would be okay, since I work Saturday mornings, but I took this Saturday off. Ah, well. more time to screw around on the interwebs.

Happy screwing around, juliana.

It did not occur to me that I could make a cover for it. Hmmm...

askye, I wish relief and tolerance.

My current working setup is a big comfy chair with my computer on a side table and keyboard and mouse on a laptop board. I am using the ball from my stability chair loose as a footstool. It works great because of the soft bounce factor.

Soooo, I think Tom and I will run away from Columbus when we are there for a week over Xmas (12/24-31.) Since I am procrastinating, I have starting planning the trip, and I think we'll head to Cincinnati for a few days, 12/28-31.

So, Teppy, flea, Hil - where's a fun neighborhood to stay in that has cool restaurants and breweries and such?

lol, I'm far too impatient, I just booked at Six Acres B&B which looked pretty close (relatively speaking) to Northside.

Pathetic whine ahead. Yesterday I did too much so I have tried to lower my expectations for today. I just need to start reading my text book and be here for the delivery and setup of the futon.

I had asked CJ to be here between 11-6 so he would be here during the delivery but then they called and I'm scheduled between 6-8. Ugh. And CJ had plans with his gf this evening. So I asked him to help with a few household chores. He happily agreed but had done none of them. I started to clean up clutter and then he got mad cause I didn't ask for help. I did. Hours ago. And now I'm hurting again.

Kitty litter still needs to be dealt with, outside plants need to be watered, and i just don't have the umph. I'd also like to clean yup my office a bit more, though the floor is clear which is the minimum needed for today.

Kelly is picking up H from the airport after visiting her mom. She may or may not be able to be here between 6-8 let alone to help me accomplish other house stuff. I HATE needing help.