When it snows, it snows some more

[kenjari]

It's snowing again today. And not a light dusting, either. This just after the MBTA had finally cleared the snow from the above-ground stops on the green line. I swear, this week has just about killed any affection I had for snow.
My head is feeling okay. There was substantial swelling around the eye, but I think it's finally starting to go away. It looks much worse than it feels. Mostly the swelling and the stitches are just uncomfortable - there's very little pain. However, the bruising is all blue and red and purple and my eye is only about 75% open. I have a large band-aid over my eyebrow, too. I'm not really all that vain, but this is a bit much, so I'm feeling kind of self-conscious.
I hate not being able to take a regular shower, though. (I'm not supposed to get the stitches soaking wet.) It's too time-consuming to fill the tub for a bath, so I've been bathing in a manner resembling the hokey-pokey. It's adequate, but not as satisfying or relaxing as a regular shower. At least Other Kenjari is willing to wash my hair for me.
On top of all that, I feel like I'm coming down with a cold. Humph.

Comments

[hca.livejournal.com]

I well remember the suckiness of not being able to get a cast wet, and trying to shower without putting weight on one foot.

It's got to be even worse to not be able to get your hair wet.

You have my complete sympathies. Next month has GOT to be better... think of it this way: you're using up all your bad luck for a year...

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

I sure hope this is the end of my bad luck. Maybe this is the karmic balance for some acceptance letters?
I think on Saturday I will buy myself some nice bath salts and fill the tub for a real bath. And I will stay in there for a good long soak.

[davidsmom1.livejournal.com]

*hug* I'm just glad that your glasses didn't break and do more serious damage. Yes, bruises and stitches suck but loosing and eye won't heal. I'm sorry you are having such a lousy month but there are only 5 more days and it will be February. I can't wait for a new month either.

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

Yeah, this January has been awful for lots of people. Did you get the flowers?

I, too, am glad that I did not have any worse injuries. And it's healing pretty well, I think. The swelling has gone down a lot today, even if it still looks unpleasant.

I hope you're doing okay, too. Call me if you need to talk.

Thank you

[davidsmom1.livejournal.com]

The flowers are beautiful. Thank you so much. I hope you don't mind, but we are going to use them to decorate the buffet table at the thing (not sure what to call it reception doesn't feel right) after the service.

I'm doing o.k. I have Tom who is amazingly wonderful to have around when things head for the pits.

Thank you again for the lovely flowers.