Ah, a sunny start to the day, and supposedly the sun will hang around until late afternoon when--heavy sigh--the rain will return for a few days, including the weekend. I know it's October so it's to be expected, but not looking forward to the rain this weekend when, on Saturday, we're doing the "Monster Mash Dash", a community event which involves, for the more sedentary, a stroll rather than a dash. My husband, daughter and son-in-law, and the grands will all be doing the MMD, with the promise of brunch (and a Bloody Mary for the adults!) afterwards. Not thrilled about tromping along in the rain, but it won't be too bad with my family trudging along beside me.
I was doing my "domestic goddess" routine yesterday afternoon, as my husband was off to have dinner with an out of town friend. I made applesauce with lovely, sweet Gala apples on sale at the market (silky and light texture, having pushed it through a fine strainer) and some homemade chicken noodle soup in my slow cooker. I felt better after this as before my cooking frenzy I was feeling sorry for myself-- stiff and a bit sore, and really thinking this stupid foam roller (last exercise of my PT set) needs to be kicked to the curb. Part of the problem, I'm sure, is that it's not soft enough, the roller is too hard right now and I clearly need a much softer one. But I already spent money on one I THOUGHT would be okay and I'm reluctant to spend any more. I will be chatting with my PT on Thursday and getting her take on it. I'm hoping she'll agree that perhaps this is too aggressive now, especially not even three months out from surgery! I have no idea what it's allegedly doing to improve my situation. All I know is that it hurts like
and while I am generally a compliant and disciplined follower of The Rules, this particular exercise doesn't seem to be doing anything other than make me miserable. Sure, when it's finally over I sigh heavily with relief and the ache subsides, but I am not convinced that the discomfort is really worth it. I'll check back after I hear what she's got to say. I want to know what exactly this exercise is supposed to be "helping" and maybe find an alternative, less painful way of working on the problem short of having to buy yet another piece of exercise equipment!
PS
@ahipgma, you are already thinking about Christmas shopping? Groan...no! I got my first holiday catalogue in the mail a few days ago and angrily tossed it into the recycle bin. No way do I want to be thinking about Christmas shopping yet. But, I suspect you are one of those folks who plans out their holiday schedule so you aren't crazed by the end, unlike me who plans poorly and is always crazed by the end! I need to channel YOU.