When Physical Therapy Meets Retail Therapy

Having my knee replaced 5 weeks ago was a bit a shock to my system. It's not like I didn't expect it, after all, this is my second knee to get done. Physical therapy (starts the first day BTW), slowly gets the system back to whatever normal is (emphasis on the slowly).

I have diligently gone to my appointments and try to repeat exercises at home the appropriate number of times (I said try). So, when my recent assignment came up, I felt obligated to give it a real try.

So what was the assignment? Go shopping! Who knew? Apparently, Shopping carts are the perfect height for helping me walk (much better than a walker, let me tell you). Also, the slow pace of a thoughtful shopper is perfect as well. I can walk behind a cart practicing my heel toe/no limp technique, and if I find something on those shelves I absolutely need, then so much the better.

My first attempt was at the local Target store. Today was Trader Joe’s and TJ Maxx. Tomorrow? Well, I haven’t decided yet. I just know that when my husband asks me where I’m going, I can truthfully say “I’m going to physical therapy”!

Life Happens!

What can I say? Life goes on, life happens, life takes a turn… all of these apply. I have let myself get bogged down with all the things in life that have no meaning at all. What I’m trying to say is that I’ve let a lot of time go by without doing the things that make me happy (sigh). Instead, I’ve let work, the economy, etc., take me away from, well, me!

I’m not sure how it all starts, or how it gets momentum, but… well I guess it really doesn’t matter. What I do know is that I can make a change now, to get back to me:-)

Step one, is my studio. I know that getting to work in my studio always starts me in a good direction. But… during this “down time” I moved my studio around and let things pile up and it has become an un-inspiring place to be.

Time to organize, move around, clean out and get busy! I've decided to move my studio back to the dining room.

I've got a lot back packed in, but there's still stuff in the kitchen that need to be moved (I think). I'll see where it takes me. Perhaps I will have two work spaces (kitchen & dining room)? Hmmmmm, will anyone notice I'm taking over the whole house? Don't tell!