My last update was back in April, when I told the tale of how I broke both wrists.
Since that update, I graduated to a small cast on the left arm and a brace on the right.
Then I graduated to two braces.
Then I was able to dress myself, so I could stop sitting around in my nightgown all the time. Bleh. I couldn’t even wear lounge britches, because it hurt too much to pull them down and up (snow, if you get my drift).
Finally, I was able to do my nails. What was my first theme?
Here are my nails this week:
I was going to stamp with orange, to pull the color palatte together, but the orange wouldn’t stamp. I should have done the orange over with one of the colors I used on the other nails, but it was so sparkly! So sparkly!
Does anybody care what polishes/plates I use? If not, I won’t bother keeping track and typing it all out.
MomGoth is glad to be back. Didja miss me, my Sweet Little Baby Angels?
A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: Something is out of place.
MA
Dan Antion
August 14, 2023 at 11:55amDid I miss you? YES!!!! I missed you!! I was so honored that you participated in the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge, and I’ve been looking forward to your return to blogging. I hope your wrists have healed well. I don’t care much about the specifics, but I like the descriptions, especially because I don’t always see the colors correctly.
Marian Allen
August 14, 2023 at 2:50pmI’ve been attempting to keep up with everybody else’s posts. I WAS on pain meds for a while, and Sara tells me my brain wasn’t working for a month or so, though.
Next week, I’ll see if I can tread the line between TMI and helpful descriptions. So good to read your comment!
Dan Antion
August 14, 2023 at 4:08pmYou’ve been through a lot. I look forward to the resumption of normal posting as your condition permits.
Marian Allen
August 16, 2023 at 9:54amI listen to the news. Two broken wrists ain’t nothing. But I AM back to cooking. I got back to it as soon as I realized I could lift with my arms and not my hands. Automatic can-opener, cooking veg first and THEN cutting them up when they’re soft…. Doable!
Dan Antion
August 16, 2023 at 10:21amThose are great tips. I never thought about how hard using a can opener would be.
Marian Allen
August 16, 2023 at 10:37amA lot of things were difficult/impossible that I never thought of. It was enlightening.
Teagan Riordain Geneviene
August 14, 2023 at 1:10pmIt’s lovely to see you blogging again, Marian. I sooo understand those difficulties, from my own experience. I know how trying a long recovery period is, but you’ll get there. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks for the writing prompt. I’ll see if I can use it for my next serial episode. Which of your books would you like me to feature?
Hugs.
Marian Allen
August 14, 2023 at 2:54pm*waves to Teagan* Hmmm, which book? The most recent is BAR SINISTER, a cozy mystery featuring Injustice Chocolate, a woman raised (and named) by hippies, and her male secretary. https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Sinister-Spadena-Street-Mysteries/dp/1942166664
Hugs in return!
Teagan Riordain Geneviene
August 15, 2023 at 11:34amExcellent — I love the concept! Hugs.
bluecryptameria
August 14, 2023 at 1:13pmOuch! Glad you are starting to heal. Beautiful nails.
Marian Allen
August 14, 2023 at 2:58pmThank you!
Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt
August 14, 2023 at 3:51pmBreaking Bad is hilarious! Great thing for nails. Husband has watched TWICE (he spent 11 yers as a HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER – duh!). I think I’ve seen most of the episodes.
Marian Allen
August 16, 2023 at 9:51amI watched it 1 1/2 times. I had to take a … break … because Walt is just so horrible! Not the violence, but the emotional manipulation.
acflory
August 14, 2023 at 11:35pmYES! We missed you. 😀 Lovely to have you back and to see the evolution of your recovery. I haven’t painted my nails in decades, but it is fun looking at the weird and wacky designs you come up with. -massive hugs- Welcome back.
Marian Allen
August 16, 2023 at 9:56amThanks for the welcome! My therapist was very happy when I told her I could do my own nails. She said it was great therapy for small motor control and finger muscles.
John Hric
August 16, 2023 at 8:49amGlad things are returning to normal !
Marian Allen
August 16, 2023 at 10:02amThanks!