I'm BACK!
I am EXCITED to go to work tomorrow! When is the last time I've said that!?! I do love my job, I can't imagine doing anything else, BUT I can't remember the last time I was actually EXCITED about going! (I REALLY like not working.)
Dr. Massey gave the okay to return to normal activity. This morning I rowed for about 15 minutes, and this afternoon I visited the chiropractor.
So, where is the giddiness coming from? I think maybe I'm feeling like all of this is finally over! Yes, I will have follow-up appointments for the rest of my life, but I think I'm feeling like I'm FINALLY officially on the other side!
I'm feeling good, last Friday was a crummy day, and it freaked me out. I've given myself some pep talks- I DO have sick days I can use if I need to. I HAVE gone to school feeling less than perfect.
Now, as I said, I LOVE NOT WORKING! I'm not someone who ever gets bored, and I found plenty to do while recovering.
I read 9 books, watched countless Hallmark movies, documentaries, true crime and Queer Eye, and tried first episodes of MANY recommended series. I learned how to needle felt and painted a Waukee-inspired Nutcracker for my classroom. I did a little school work and a little WEA work (keywords there-little). I tried new recipes, baked and did the Christmas hoopla. I sent a lot of texts, scrolled a lot of Facebook and played a lot of Tetris, and a lot of fetch. Jason and I had a couple fun date nights and did a little house purging. I breathed deep and healed my body and soul.
I will be forever grateful to my fabulous friend Jennifer for subbing for 4 weeks. I never worried about school. What a gift! I hope I don't have to have another extended absence, but if I do, I've been spoiled!
It will be fun to see how long this excitement lasts...HA! I'm BACK!