Stitches
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Today, I'm sick. It's been happening for a while, and as per usual, I've tried to ignore it, stave it off... you know. Anyway, my theory is that one full day of doing nothing should see me markedly better by the time tomorrow rolls around. The other half of my theory involves shunning all medication, and drinking chicken soup and lemon honey drinks. Genius.
Still, being sick is a pain in the arse. You cop out on things you'd normally be champing at the bit to do; for example, today was Wednesday. The once-a-week chance to follow around a pro and they show and tell a bunch of really hand hints that the books won't teach you. Being sick is bad for Wednesday, because if you cough, splutter and sneeze on someone who's already really sick... well, things could turn pear-shaped.
Also, it's put a bit of a hold on the training. I flagged the sprinting stuff last night, and I'm in little shape to do anything other than type and stare at the computer/TV screen. However, this has lead to catching up on Scrubs episodes. By catch up, I mean watch the entire third series; and I'll probably watch season 4 tomorrow.
Back in the real world, my wonderful girlfriend lent me her camera, and it's a wee bit better than the 'camera' I've previously used for all those pictures- a Nokia cellphone. This one has a wee bit more kick, and it means that I can try before I buy one of my own. So, today's photos were taken by a real camera, not a phone.
The first photo is rocketing up my 'favourite photo' charts; it's a pair of scissors I bought in Vietnam last November for a friend to cut my hair. The scissors are sitting on the reverse side of my doona. That's a quilt/duvet for non-Aussie speakers.
The second photo is the disco ball that came with my house. It hangs over the back veranda, below the cream beams and corrugated iron. I snapped it moving, because it's persona suggests the potential for parties, chaos and excitement, but it's setting is so serene and relaxing.
Finally, yesterday I 'caught up' with one of my best friends. It was online, unfortunately, rather than by phone, or in person. What I'm getting to with this is that everyone has friends that are truly friends, and they're not always in contact with them. The important thing is not just to think about all the great times you've had together and then reminisce at the next big event, it's that a quick call or four-line email, or whatever, makes a huge difference. It lets them know that you exist. That you think about them. Everyone needs to be thought about.
Still, being sick is a pain in the arse. You cop out on things you'd normally be champing at the bit to do; for example, today was Wednesday. The once-a-week chance to follow around a pro and they show and tell a bunch of really hand hints that the books won't teach you. Being sick is bad for Wednesday, because if you cough, splutter and sneeze on someone who's already really sick... well, things could turn pear-shaped.
Also, it's put a bit of a hold on the training. I flagged the sprinting stuff last night, and I'm in little shape to do anything other than type and stare at the computer/TV screen. However, this has lead to catching up on Scrubs episodes. By catch up, I mean watch the entire third series; and I'll probably watch season 4 tomorrow.
Back in the real world, my wonderful girlfriend lent me her camera, and it's a wee bit better than the 'camera' I've previously used for all those pictures- a Nokia cellphone. This one has a wee bit more kick, and it means that I can try before I buy one of my own. So, today's photos were taken by a real camera, not a phone.The first photo is rocketing up my 'favourite photo' charts; it's a pair of scissors I bought in Vietnam last November for a friend to cut my hair. The scissors are sitting on the reverse side of my doona. That's a quilt/duvet for non-Aussie speakers.
The second photo is the disco ball that came with my house. It hangs over the back veranda, below the cream beams and corrugated iron. I snapped it moving, because it's persona suggests the potential for parties, chaos and excitement, but it's setting is so serene and relaxing.
Finally, yesterday I 'caught up' with one of my best friends. It was online, unfortunately, rather than by phone, or in person. What I'm getting to with this is that everyone has friends that are truly friends, and they're not always in contact with them. The important thing is not just to think about all the great times you've had together and then reminisce at the next big event, it's that a quick call or four-line email, or whatever, makes a huge difference. It lets them know that you exist. That you think about them. Everyone needs to be thought about.
