Tues, Nov 7

Hello again! A little late to be up, but following the election results (and Jon Stewart!). VERY tired. After a couple back and forth discussion with the boss about schedule, etc, have come up with the current plan. They understand that I can't be full time yet, and I am worried that if I try to increase too rapidly that I will relapse. I'm still having the right sided pain the majority (85%) of the time, movement definitely still aggravates. Trying not to get too worried about it yet.... Anyway, we agreed that I will try working 3/4 time. Unfortunately, this means working every day about six hours. It also means 3/4 pay. Despite that hardship, especially with all the bills of the last few months including travel and hotel, I don't have much of a choice. So, I go to work, then come home and collapse on the couch. Sometimes I don't even go upstairs to change clothes, rest first. I'm hoping that I will improve a lot in the next few weeks and be back to full time by after Thanksgiving, but we'll see. Any extra energy is spent doing important stuff like food shopping, errands and as few things as possible. For those of you that think this means that I will be calling you, I am sorry to disappoint you. I'm so tired that I just become very introverted and can't deal with anything. My apologies. Keep in mind that working every day also involves showering, dressing, eating and then getting to work, so I get up even earlier so that I have a chance to rest before going in. Going to Fellowship is my main social event. So, will update in a few more days. Thanks for checking in! Laurie