I should concentrate on the moment. Take each thing one step at a time. But I can’t help but feel anxious about the upcoming week. I worry it’s going to be a repeat of last week. Too much to do, coupled with exhaustion.
I’ve got a doctor’s appointment nearly every night. X-rays Monday. Regularly scheduled eye doctor appointment on Tuesday, but it needs to be done because I’ve got my last set of contact lenses in my eyes. Physical therapy on Wednesday and Friday.
Somewhere in there I need to make a couple of tests and a few lesson plans. I’m trying to do all of my grading in the classroom, so that helps.
On the upside, I bought my new-to-me car on Saturday. It’s a 2011 Mini Cooper Sport, 2 door hatchback, stick shift with a sunroof and cruise control. The color is “Hot Chocolate.” It’s been fun to drive it. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve driven a stick shift. I didn’t stall the engine out during the test drive, so go me! And I think I was shifting into 3rd instead of 1st. I’ve gotten that figured out now…
But I won’t have to invest more time into searching and paperwork regarding that. So maybe the load will be more manageable.
And my pain isn’t so bad. My doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory that isn’t as bad for your stomach as naproxen is. I’ve been taking the muscle relaxer before bed and putting a heat pad where it hurts. I can still feel a burning down my left leg, but it’s not as intense. I’ve got 10 rounds of physical therapy. Hopefully those help to loosen everything up, and I’ll start to feel truly better. Which will also be a load off.
I’m trying to take care of myself while making sure my students are taken care of too. It’s hard, but I’m doing the best I can. I need to keep that mantra going, even if my lessons feel really unorganized.
One step at a time.