So I haven’t posted for a while. Since January 20th, to be exact. I’ve been trying to keep up with my reader, but even that is proving to be difficult. So let me tell you, dear readers, what I’ve been up to.
First of all, there were my water troubles. For those of you not familiar with Chez d’Arty’s love/hate relationship with water, I refer you to a couple of earlier posts called Homeowner’s Bliss, Parts One and Two.
So anyway, my water troubles are sort of fixed. My shower still leaks. My kitchen sink still leaks. But a lot of the other leaks are fixed. The CIA would be proud.
But then I had to go to another city for a 9-day work assignment. And I got sick. I wasn’t feeling too hotshot before I left but while there all the little virus particles decided to really let go, literally. I didn’t think that it was possible to spend that much time in the bathroom. The worst part is that I was in a hotel room without the familiar comforts of home: The dog lying next to me, burping and farting. The plumber trudging up and down the stairs and probably envisioning a lifetime’s worth of work in my soggy basement. My neighbour, swearing loudly as he shovels the sidewalk. I can’t tell you how glad I was that I was in a hotel room.
Actually, that’s not very true. I was really missing M. but also glad that he was in no danger of getting infected.
And on top of it all, I had to keep working. Since I was not long back from medical leave I didn’t think that it would be a good thing to claim further illness, so Immodium became my best friend. Yum.
I got back home to a pile-up at work and having to face the fact that I’m not really better yet. I am awaiting the results of further tests. In the meantime, I have actually done some catch-up reading and am amazed anew at the creative abilities of those I follow – and others of you, as well. You really are a talented lot. Thanks for making me laugh and for making me think.
I appreciate you all.
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Sorry to hear you still aren’t feeling great and you still water-works issues 😦 from the pipes not you 🙂 Take Care hun xxx
Thanks – I just have to remember that “this, too, shall pass!” 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog and your kind words above. I too try to keep up with my reader and am enjoying the diverse posts of the bloggers I follow – this is so much better than a daily newspaper!
Thanks so much, Jenny 🙂
Oh, so sorry to hear you were sick. Travelling while sick – sucks big time. My cat farts too. But he is so considerate – he waits until he is sleeping right next to my face. Ah… nothing like the comforts of home.
My dog delivers the silent ones – but my goodness, they are so bad! Decomposition mixed with a stable. I swear the air changes colour!
LOL 😆
Feel better soon! A state of transformation is coming your way 🙂
Thanks, Kimberly – I hope it’s sooner rather than later!
I hope you have a quick recovery! xxoo T Reddy
Thanks!
This too shall pass! (yes, but it’s the speed at which it’s passing… 😯 )
Hope you’re feeling better soon Poppet 🙂
Thank you – it’s certainly taking its time, there’s no doubt about that!
Poor you 😦 I can sympathise and have also been ill lately…hope you’re on the road to recovery now…
Actually, as of yesterday, I am. Got some very helpful medication, so am starting to feel much better! Hope you’re doing better, as well.
Glad you’re better!
Thanks!