Tuesday, March 5, 2013

The Trials And Tribulations Of Being Human


Dr. V. says that I have improved in the hip situation. I suppose he may be right. I had him take pictures of me doing the exercises so that I can remember them. I'm not sure they're really going to help, those pictures. We shall see. I have a memory like an iron sieve these days.
He looked at my wrist again and again told me it was really bad and that there was nothing he could do and he explained that when it was set, the cast wasn't tight enough and I began to move it and use it before it was ready and the bones have spread apart and that at this time, the surgical technology is not there to fix it. Maybe some day.
It's funny because I can remember when I had that cast on. I can remember riding my bike and eating an apple at the same time, my casted-hand on the handlebars, my other hand holding the apple. I doubt that was the only thing I used it for.
Who knew then what such stuff would lead to?

Well.

He also told me that I cannot sit the way I always sit anymore with my right leg bent so that I am sitting on that foot. So- I don't even sit right. Which I guess I knew. He told me that all of those yogis who sit in lotus position all the time eventually develop fucked-up knees and legs and feet. Well, he did not say fucked-up. But that's what he meant. "That's why they have all those students and disciples!" he said. "They don't have to do a thing. People bring them everything they need because they can't walk very well after all those years of sitting in that position."
Ah.
I wonder if this is so.
I said that I don't have any disciples or students so I better quit sitting on my foot, huh? He said yes, I better.
And oh yes- I solved the shorts problem by cutting off a pair of leggings. They worked well.

So that was my visit with Dr. V.

The rest of town was fine. There was nothing at all wrong with town. There is, however, something wrong with me. I can't seem to shop any more. No matter what sort of store or place I'm in, except for Publix, I tend to disassociate and I just want to get out of wherever I am as quickly as possible. Am I really turning into one of those crazy people who can't leave the house? Oh god. I hope not.

Anyway, now I'm home and I did successfully buy a wedding present for Kathleen and her fiance who are getting married on Saturday. I hope they like what I got and it was one of those quick, look-in-a-window-and-see-something-perfect situations. I am so grateful for that.

I am grateful for a lot of things and I am not grateful for a good many others. I suppose that would make me a human being.

I wish Duck Dynasty was on tonight. I really do.

Love...Ms. Moon

16 comments:

  1. Wow, Kathleen is getting hitched?@!! I remember you said she had a new boyfriend, but ... wow! I will pop over and tell her congrats. That's exciting.

    I know what you mean about shopping. I don't have it as badly as you do, but it's there. I also feel that way about driving in general, especially if there is traffic involved. I try to remember to breath from my abdomen in those situations. (But usually I don't remember till I get home!)
    xo

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  2. I'm glad for the progress you've made on your hip and I'm also hoping that that stuff about yogis is true so I can let myself off the hook for not having done yoga for quite some time. I really like the idea of giving vases with flowers for the bridal shower so as to rid yourself of the vases. The upside of having so many vases is that you must have received an awful lot of flowers. S. Jo

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  3. I know I am one of those people who never WANTS to leave the house. I get that.

    It always feels good to get out though. :-)

    There are a few people at work who are obsessed with "Duck Dynasty." I must really need to see it if you recommend it. I will have to seek it out.

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  4. I'm sitting on my folded-up right leg as I speak. I better cut it out. Bummer about your wrist.

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  5. Awww damn. Sounds like that wrist is 'flicted. Dr. V sounds like fun. I had an attending in residency that used to drop pure F bombs like it was nothing. He would have said your knees and feet would get fucked up right in front of students.

    Yup.

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  6. Ms. Fleur- Yep. On Saturday afternoon. She surely is.

    S. Jo- Well, Dr. V. said that you can sit in lotus for an hour or so and it won't hurt you. It's those folks who sit in it and meditate for eight hours at a time who are damaging themselves.
    I wish I'd gotten flowers in all of those vases but I actually bought a lot of them at thrift stores back when I used to shop. I really do love some of them. But I need to let them go.

    Nichol- I don't know. Duck Dynasty is sort of awful but it's sort of awfully funny.
    I wish I enjoyed it more when I do get out of the house but sadly, I really don't. It sucks.

    Nancy- Yeah. Don't sit like that. Crazy, huh?

    gradydoctor- He's a hoot. He has good hands. He doesn't hurt me but it feels like his hands have their own wisdom about what they are doing. He told me about his grandchildren today and about all the different sorts of wood his house is paneled in. I really like him.

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  7. Never knew that about the yogis because I thought the whole deal with yoga was flexibility. I still go to my class and will be adding a pilates at some point as well. It is meditative and good. I cannot turn myself into a human pretzel though.

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  8. I do that disassociative thing something awful lately.

    I had to stop sitting like that - with one knee bent and that foot under the other leg - too.

    So, Duck Dynasty. I finally started watching it and it is a blast. But why do the grown kids call their parents by their names?

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  9. I have no fucking idea what Duck Dynasty is but if you like it, you should have it. You should have whatever you want. And I mean it.

    Because I rule the world.

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  10. I alternate feet and knees so I'm screwed both ways. I'm also a belly/side sleeper and when I'm on my belly, I pull a leg way up to the side. No wonder I ache.

    I'm taking a break tomorrow and going into town. I need supplies. Lol I'm like Grizzly Adams.

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  11. There is a reason why marketers all target the 18-35 age group with their relentless advertising. Those are the people who shop! The rest of us have grown out of it and dread it.

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  12. Good idea with the leggings.
    I've just got back from my weekly food shop, I think I need a lie down now. And maybe some meringue and cream x

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  13. Syd- Taking classes isn't a problem. I'm sure that's the good thing to do. It's the constant sitting in one position. And you don't have to be a pretzel. I promise.

    Stephanie- I think it's because they've all been in business together for so long. That's what I heard Jase say, anyway. You know, when we were getting coffee together, me and Jase.

    Beth Coyote- You'd probably hate Duck Dynasty. But I am grateful for your support in my semi-addiction.

    Heartinhand- I totally get that. I don't go into town unless I need supplies either. Like when we run out of bear grease.

    Steve- God. I think you figured it out.

    Bugerlugs- Amen, sister.

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  14. Dang. Just when being a yogi sounds pretty cool to me. Note to self: get disciples first!
    Glad you leg feels better!

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  15. I think that photo is beautiful. The shadows and the hands and the pulling. I can't tell exactly what is going on other than the hands, but I think the light on them is beautiful.

    I guess I need to sit up straight forever and ever. Gah!
    I'm glad you are healing.
    xo

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  16. Crap, I sit like that too. Hard habit to break :/

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