It’s been one of those weeks – full of the unexpected – some good, some not so much.\u00a0 The week started well as Monday was a holiday but deteriorated from there. As a person who is not fond of change at the best of times, I hate weeks like this most of all.<\/p>\n
I am on a project at work but my time is ramping down for a while on this piece of work as the project has been delayed.\u00a0 It was decided that I just join another project splitting my days between the two. Sounds good in theory but managing who gets what time is not a fun thing to do. Add the complexity of my PTSD into the mix and the fun is even less.<\/p>\n
Next comes the issue with my eye. Posterior vitreous detachment they call it. I noticed these bits floating in my eye – very annoying and distracting. I called the eye doc and managed to get an appointment\u00a0 for Friday. It’s something I have to live with but the doc assures me I will get used to it and not notice it after a while. I hope that is sooner rather than later.\u00a0 The news could have been much worse so I thankfully pay the $100 for the diagnosis. The other good news is that my eyes are otherwise very healthy with no signs of MD or RP so I’m grateful for that too.<\/p>\n
Wednesday I had to see my doctor for a medical certificate work had requested I get. The good news from that visit is that my blood pressure is perfect with the doc commenting he wished all his patients had blood pressure like mine. With a history of heart problems in the family, that is welcome news indeed. I was expecting a plumber in the afternoon to replace my kitchen tap – he did not materialise and no call to say he wouldn’t be coming. It’s so hard to find good help these days! So, although I saved some money, I still have a problem with my tap.<\/p>\n
That brings me to today. I had to get the car serviced. The first shock was the price tag of $600. But ok, so be it, has to be done. I decide to go for a walk instead of waiting at reception like I normally do. I am annoyed with myself for not bringing my earphones and for forgetting my water bottle. I go to find a place for breakfast. I had more or less decided I would use the time to write but now find myself avoiding the task. I am supposed to be doing an exercise for my next therapy session in a few days time but don’t want to ‘go there’ so am managing to let things distract me.<\/p>\n
Soon I get a phone call telling me I need new brakes and other stuff replaced and the price has gone up to $1150 and will take an extra hour to do. Can’t play around with brakes so I give the go-ahead. I am peeved because I am sure they could have predicted that 6 months ago and fore-warned me that they would need replacing. I quickly move money around so I can pay the bill without using the credit card. Again I am thankful I had money put aside for such an occasion as this.\u00a0 My whole morning has gone after a 4 hour wait for my car instead of the 2 hours I was geared for.<\/p>\n
I have learnt on my journey through life, that things seldom go to plan. Sometimes the hiccups are small,\u00a0others significant. Some moments I handle better than others and it’s hard to predict when I am going to be able to do so.\u00a0 I am learning that it’s a waste of energy to get bent of shape by things that are out of my control. These days I don’t have the energy to react much anyway.\u00a0 I seem to be handling the unexpected\u00a0a little better than I used to. Maybe it’s my low energy levels, or perhaps, it may just be because I have been practicing mindfulness and gratitude. I am tying to look for the good even when things seem to suck; to be more thankful and whine less; to smile rather than frown. Not always easy, but I am trying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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