Nice People 13: Nice Save

Spirit_2

This morning i took the strapping off my shoulder and Oh offered to help wash the adhesive off me when I showered. he got out the tup of salt scrub that smells lovely and I was expecting him to use this . however by way of a pre wash he rubbed my back and shoulder firmly with a pumice stone. Then he used the lovely scrub. I now understand from experience the meaning of "rubbing salt into the wound". it is not recommended, hurts like hell.


in other news, my brain came back today. I was able to initiate communications, make calls , write emails, choose books as Christmas gifts. Hope it stays, as I think I am done with vegging. Also the pain killers were enough today and I have been pain free.

PasturesNew

Spirit wrote: »

... my brain came back today...

That's brilliant! Without other things/limbs/etc having a working brain means there are workarounds available... if your brain's not working then it's a different ballgame.

michaels

Spirit wrote: »

This morning i took the strapping off my shoulder and Oh offered to help wash the adhesive off me when I showered. he got out the tup of salt scrub that smells lovely and I was expecting him to use this . however by way of a pre wash he rubbed my back and shoulder firmly with a pumice stone. Then he used the lovely scrub. I now understand from experience the meaning of "rubbing salt into the wound". it is not recommended, hurts like hell.


in other news, my brain came back today. I was able to initiate communications, make calls , write emails, choose books as Christmas gifts. Hope it stays, as I think I am done with vegging. Also the pain killers were enough today and I have been pain free.

Did the one lead to the other?!

Either way :j

ivyleaf

Phew, finally caught up!

Viva So sorry to hear about your Dad, but it sounds as if it'll be very treatable ((HUGS))

Pastures Happy Birthday and no hugs!

Gen - I don't know what to say really, except that I'm sorry things are so difficult atm and that I'm thinking of you all. I somehow missed your saying you'd hurt your back

michaels and Sue - Thanks for the videos, lovely. The children look so cute, and Josh looks to be enjoying himself hugely

GDB2222

Spirit wrote: »

This morning i took the strapping off my shoulder and Oh offered to help wash the adhesive off me when I showered. he got out the tup of salt scrub that smells lovely and I was expecting him to use this . however by way of a pre wash he rubbed my back and shoulder firmly with a pumice stone. Then he used the lovely scrub. I now understand from experience the meaning of "rubbing salt into the wound". it is not recommended, hurts like hell.


in other news, my brain came back today. I was able to initiate communications, make calls , write emails, choose books as Christmas gifts. Hope it stays, as I think I am done with vegging. Also the pain killers were enough today and I have been pain free.

So pleased to hear of the progress you are making. :T:T

GDB2222

Am I wrong to be a bit staggered by Shia Laboeuf claiming to be raped? He sat in a room and let a woman get on with things he did not want (apparently). He did not say anything and took no steps to stop her. Isn't his calling this rape an insult to people who have suffered treatment that is far, far worse?

Just a moment whilst I climb down from my high horse.

hjd

GDB2222 wrote: »

Am I wrong to be a bit staggered by Shia Laboeuf claiming to be raped? He sat in a room and let a woman get on with things he did not want (apparently). He did not say anything and took no steps to stop her. Isn't his calling this rape an insult to people who have suffered treatment that is far, far worse?

Just a moment whilst I climb down from my high horse.

I haven't a clue if this is someone or something I am supposed to have heard about - any clues?

Nikkster

hjd wrote: »

I haven't a clue if this is someone or something I am supposed to have heard about - any clues?

Try this link - not promising you'll feel any more enlightened after reading it though!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2854912/Artists-working-Shia-LaBeouf-confirm-raped-woman-say-intervened-stop-soon-realized-happening.html

hjd

Nikkster wrote: »

Try this link - not promising you'll feel any more enlightened after reading it though!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2854912/Artists-working-Shia-LaBeouf-confirm-raped-woman-say-intervened-stop-soon-realized-happening.html

Well, I've skimmed it and my reaction is so what, some people will do anything for publicity. Maybe if people ignore him he will go away. Never heard of him before and don't wish to hear about him in the future.
Sorry that is not PC and maybe not NP. I wouldn't dream of trivialising real rape but the more publicity someone like that gets the better he likes it (and the more I hate it!)

Generali

Doozergirl wrote: »

...Access to the expensive stuff and the urge to compare, compete or keep up with the people with expensive stuff. Potentially decreasing happiness as per Lydia's study, which I find absolutely true.

I am much happier since I decided not to compare. Not only is it incredibly damaging, you're usually comparing yourself to, and chasing, an illusion - meaning you will never be happy.

TBH, that sort of thing doesn't bother me but I can see how it bothers others.

I used to wear fancy clothes by having an annual trip to the Selfridges sales. As I say, no car so no keeping up with the Joneses there.

We used to go on holiday quite a bit but usually to a cheap hotel or gite in France (mainly the latter). We were probably the envy of quite a lot of people with our holidays despite doing them very cheaply, the assumption being that we spent a packet. I really enjoy cooking though (did I mention that?) so a week of buying food from the market and cooking it with no time pressure followed by a few games of cards listening to the World Service is a lovely evening for me.

When The Boy was 3 months we spent a month in a Gite in Normandy. Typical day was Mrs G would do the morning feed then I'd take him to the shops to buy Mrs G and I bread and fruit for brekkie. Spend a while in a cafe drinking a €1 coffee and chatting to the locals.

Home for brekkie and off for a bike ride while they slept in.

Bread and cheese or pate with last night's salad for lunch and buy food for dinner followed by a trip out somewhere. Then cook dinner, play cards/backgammon/read/chat until bed.