What's on your Tuesday Menu?

wow. That happened to my grandmother - but that was back in like 1915! I'm surprised that there were teachers who still treated lefties that way in the 1970s - but I guess I shouldn't be. Hopefully that would never happen NOW....

I went to catholic school in the late 70s and will never forget getting whacked with the pointer when I used my left hand. I used to be ambidextrous but now I refer to my left as my decorative arm. Nuns, SMH

OMG - me too! - another traumatized little lefty!!

Good morning all and Happy Tuesday,

My new aide started last week. So far so good. This is her first time being an aide and she works as a truck driver, as well. She has a good attitude, works hard and follows directions. I hope she lasts.

On the physical front, I'm not doing so well. There's something unknown going on with my feet and it's starting to get worse. This happened previously three years ago, lasted weeks, I could barely stand then and they never figured out what it was. My legs were extremely swollen and I went through various treatments and medications. It did go away while they were contacting specialists, as a last step before admitting me to the hospital.

Also, my body is just revolting in general. My pain is worse than normal and has been at that level for four weeks now. I hope it's not the new normal. Every movement is pain, every step is intense pain and feels like my knee is is ready to buckle.

That being said, it's just something else to work around and adapt to. I'm still killing it and feeling good about that. I'm making progress mentally, spiritually, and with life in general.

QOTD - Never been to a reunion. I would like to go to one in the future.

Accountability: Chocolate ice cream - a big bowl that wasn't portioned.

B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Yogurt, Tangerine

L: PP shake.

D: 2-3 smoked ribs.

Aww Matt, I hope you are able to resolve some of this pain. And I am loving your attitude about it and your life in general. Great job.

Positive start with the new aide. I hope they are able to get your pain under control. Good job on making the progress you need mentally and internally - I imagine that also helps with dealing with the pain and challenges!

I am sorry you are having so much pain. Good job on getting things done and I am glad your new aide is working out so far.

So sorry to hear that you body is not cooperating... hang in there!

oh no - I'm sorry to hear this. I hope this time they can figure out what's going on. That sounds awful! Your attitude is remarkably cheerful given what you're dealing with!

Glad you are happy with the new aid. Usually new to job people put even more effort because they are not as jaded as the old timers.
Sorry about the body revolt, but love the positive attitude and finding ways to work around it.