Life

Work
Home
Kneading
Rising
Grinding
Puréeing
Straining
Soaking 
Rinsing 
Washing
Spinning
Whizzing
Emailing
Reading
Watching
Listening
Talking (a lot)
Laughing
Playing
Singing
Cooking
Eating 
Drinking
Showering
snuggling
Sleeping


And then it starts all over again...
It's all good, we're happy & that's the main thing.


We are getting into our work rhythm, we're organised & achieving lots. We have energy & strength. We're eating well - sometimes late, but we feel good. We've spent quality time with Hugo, which has been nice & we are reminded of how lucky we are... We have such lovely buddies.


Though the highlight of my week...
For the first time in 26 years, I have been able to hold off Sime beating me in an arm wrestling match...Yes!!!
I think it's all the spinach...Hahaha! My upper arm muscles have become rather large & it makes us laugh... But really it's great & just another sign that my body is working properly. It's been just over 3 weeks since I stopped taking the anti thyroid drug & the under active symptoms are wearing off slowly. The medication takes 8 weeks to kick in, so it probably will take about the same to be completely out of my system or even longer. 


Night, night
Special hugs & kisses to Nana-Stip-Pep - hope you're feeling better soon!


Popeye 
xx


Comments

  1. Molly12 May 2012 at 01:57

    That sounds a lot like our day!

    I'm glad that you're feeling better. I had thyroid problems for quite a few years before they finally figured things out and I've felt so much better since they did. It makes a huge difference to feel like yourself!

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    1. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 13:46

      Thanks Molly - I've suffered for years with Graves Disease, but think I've finally got my immune system sorted.

      Kay :)

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  2. Kath12 May 2012 at 09:08

    you certainly look very well Kay, your skin is so fresh and healthy looking. Have a great weekend x

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    1. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 13:47

      Thanks Kath - you always say such lovely things!

      Kay :)

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  3. Unknown12 May 2012 at 10:22

    Hi Kay,

    You certainly sound in a really good place! I love your list for the day, very similar to ours with the laughing, chatting and snuggling parts :)

    I agree with Kath, you look amazing!

    Sft x

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    1. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 13:49

      Thanks Sft - Those are always the nicest parts of any day!

      Kay :)

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  4. Catherine13 May 2012 at 03:56

    I love spinach! Hmmm... I'll have to try and wrestle Wayne. :)

    Happy weekend Kay!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 14:06

      Thanks Catherine - Arm wrestling's great! We've spent many hours over the years... The kids used to love it, especially when we'd all join in against Sime!

      Kay :)

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  5. freerangegirl13 May 2012 at 07:32

    Great news about the meds Kay, you're looking fantastic, and it sounds like you're getting back to feeling fantastic too x

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    1. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 14:11

      Thanks Freerangegirl - I've not only battled with my thyroid, but with the medical profession too... I'm so glad I stuck to my guns!

      Kay :)

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    2. Just Humans Being13 May 2012 at 14:13

      Thanks Freerangegirl - I've not only battled with my thyroid, but with the medical profession too, so glad I stuck to my guns!

      Kay :)

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