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!







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