Time

It's around 10 years since one of my best friend's first grandchild arrived.  I still, vividly remember the early morning, stunned phone call, the journey to pick up the branch keys needed to open up that morning and the incredulous look on the faces of everyone waiting for me to arrive with the keys.  What the heck was going on?  All was fine on the day and here we are now, 10 years on, with the bonds of friendship stronger than ever.  Family, you are born into, friendships take work, build strength over time and somehow, seem more difficult to allow to fall apart.

It's now Wednesday.  Tuesday was a wild day weather wise.  I spent the whole of the day feeling chilled in work but hot at the same time.  By 5pm, the legs felt like lead so I took myself off to bed and dozed  between texts from my cousin who's away for the week and my friend C, it was nice.

My alarm clocks, both... yes, I have two, went off, half heatedly and the snooze didn't really work properly, maybe that was deliberate by the powers that be.  Still frozen and soaked with sweat, I got up to test out the legs and see if all I needed was a long shower.  They still felt like I'd run a marathon so returned to bed.  Arms now feel like they have weights attached.

I phoned work around 8 to say I wouldn't be in.  I haven't had a day off sick in almost 3 years and now is not the time to start with the threat of redundancies looming in the not so distant future.

So... I'm bored and a bit annoyed with myself.  I've already emailed you, two friends and my cousin who has the new baby.  Currently have "SATC" the film on again, soon to be followed by "While You Were Sleeping."  Contemplating sitting here with a face pack and I've already consumed more coffee than it's probably wise for any human.  It's decaff but still, I've just poured a large glass of sparkling water and added a slice of lemon to tempt me over from the dark side... not sure it's going to work though.

This is my horoscope for today from the Astrotwins at Elle;

Wednesday Sep 07, 2011

The need to blow off some emotional steam overpowers you today, Leo, and you may find yourself reaching out to your old friends, Ben and Jerry—or a certain Mr. Jack Daniels. That will numb the pain in the short run, but these fellows are not going to bring you lasting relief. You may not want to hear it, but the best way to release this pent-up emotion is with rigorous physical activity. Hit the gym, the track, punch some bags—or whip your entire office into shape. You’ll feel good afterward—and will have genuine accomplishments to show for it.

All true, sadly I don't have Ben, Jerry or Mr D in at present, nor do I have the energy for a big workout or anything other than a bit of typing... where does that leave me?  Frustrated.

I got an early night and had another marathon sleep session.  I thought yesterday, the sweating had subsided but rather than cold sweats, I'm now just sweaty.  Lovely. 

So it's Thursday.  I'm still bored but don't have much energy so it's working out fine.  I feel achy still but now I don't know if it's from too much sleep and too much sitting around?

Thursday night, it was more difficult to get to sleep so I must be getting better.  I toyed with the idea of going into work, but with my lead like legs being the main problem now and a good drive and 15 minute walk to even get to work, I decided to take the extra day off and get back to normal for Monday.

Friday morning, I couldn't wait to strip my bed and put myself in the shower, I was shattered after that.  I watched the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup, NZ did itself proud and I watched some of the opening match, NZ v Tonga. 

Rugby is such a raw and red blooded sport, you can practically see testosterone oozing out of the screen.  The commentator said NZ made it look easy, and they did, watching them, I thought I would be able to play, but of course, I would snap. 

It was a walkover for NZ who won 41 / 10, with Tonga only getting into double figures in the last few minutes of the game.  Such a shame when one of the NZ players almost had his top torn off.  So as not to look shabby, the player changed his top on the sidelines and the crowd showed their appreciation for his sportsman like behaviour.  Top was so tight, it had to be prized on with the aid of a medic, (not sure if medic was a man or a woman.)  Can I just say that if any medics are taken ill... I'm available.  I'm not complaining but do the tops not come in a bigger size or are they snug to cut down on wind resistance or so the opponents can't grab hold of excess material?  Just curious.

I had to go out for milk and bought a couple of magazines to compensate for my self imposed exile, I was only out for 30 minutes but was happy to get home, so glad that I didn't go to work after all.

Last night, I heard the sad news that my sisters, father's, last surviving sibling had passed away.  Out of 7, he was the only one remaining.  I had never had the pleasure of meeting him but I had met his wife and recently met one of his son's.  The girls' Dad passed away some 50+ years ago, he was the youngest and died at 36.  I imagine a wonderful reunion was waiting for him.