Bit Better

Last night was one of the least painful nights I've had since this started.  

Hope on the horizon??

I think MAYBE ... especially since I had to scrub dog throw up out of 3 spots in the carpet, took a 30 minute walk outside, stood at the counter to cook food AND my back held up.

I'm at the same point after the first flare up (# days from steroids) and I'm extra nervous.  Since I don't know what caused the second flare up, anytime circumstance "match" the flare up day, I wonder if it's going to happen again.

Tomorrow I have a hair appointment.  I thought about postponing, but I have no idea what the next few weeks hold.  According to both docs, I can do it.  I'll bring the heating pad.  I also need to run 2 errands before next week -- grocery store and pick up dog meds at the vet.  I'll space it out.  If I get in a pinch, my son can run those errands on Saturday for me.

Anyway ...

I started watching Victoria on Prime last night.  It's so good (5 episodes in).  I think there are multiple seasons.  Glad to have something to entertain me.  I finished Anomaly (Herve La Tellier).  Interesting premise and a good read.  I need a new pick today.

I've also been studying Spanish.  Man oh man -- it's a challenge.  I made a bit of progress yesterday and I'm curious where daily practice will get me by the next class.  It's going faster than I feel comfortable.  That said, she said she's throwing a lot at us so we have a base for the rest of the sessions.  Speaking is important and that's what trips me up.  I do okay (relatively speaking) with the listening.  "Little by little, a little becomes a lot."  Got to start where you are and there's no skipping ahead.  If I want to be conversational in Spanish, I need to start speaking -- PRACTICE is the only way forward.

The rain is set to move out this morning.  Even though the weather is crappy, I've managed to get a walk in each day -- that's a win.  Saturday is set to be COLD again.  One last dip before real spring.  I hope the freeze doesn't kill the sprouting tulips. (Look at me thinking like a gardener!)

That's all from here.  Still Ground Hog day, but a bit better.  Later gators.