Birka, Health

[helwen]

Well, after much serious discussion, we decided tonight against going to Birka, whether as merchants or visitors.

I've been trying to keep on top of everything, and L has done what he can as well, but I'm essentially running myself into the ground right now and he's getting there too, trying to take care of me. The new PT exercises are apparently take more out of me than I expected, and L thinks my energy levels are lower than they were three weeks ago (when I was catnapping at EK 12th Night). I've also been fighting congestion and a sore throat -- mostly successfully I think, but between that and the shoulder I've been waking up a number of times per night and doing some healing energy work so I can get back to sleep.

The kicker was making the juggling critters -- we have stock, but more is better and I was short a few. It's taken 3 days for me to cut out 9 rats and 5 sheep and start sewing them. The rats' bodies are assembled but need turning, filling, and closing. The sheep are only partly assembled because I hurt myself turning the legs. They're very small, really not much of a challenge, except that they require good hand coordination and hand strength.

We're neither of us happy with the decision because we like to finish what we start. But if the merchant coordinator is to have a chance at finding replacements from the waitlist for us, better today than later in the week. And, I'll miss seeing my Northern friends too :(

I may not be able to finish another project I started in time for the end of the month either, and that bothers me as well. I started a picture in October/November thinking I'd have it done in plenty of time, but my focus just isn't what it should be. I've gotten quite a lot done over the past few months, but I'm really kind of all over the place now.

[EDIT: Let's finish this sentence, shall we?] Thank goodness L has been reading some of one of the 2nd degree books aloud to me so I don't fall too far behind in my reading... I will have to read other parts myself of course, but interestingly a lot of what he's read to me has sounded an awful lot like stuff we do or have to watch out for as SCA peers...[end]

So, time to cut back, hope I can get some things done that I want to do. Only two months into recovery, and haven't gotten to the strengthening stuff yet.... next week, if I work at it, but we'll see.

Truth is truth, but doesn't mean I always have to like it. Grr. Sigh... I'll probably be offline more this week, to try to regain some energy for the next set of exercises.

Comments

[ellid.livejournal.com]

I'm very close to bagging it myself. I'd have to day trip since I really can't justify a hotel room, and I'm still pretty tired after my vacation. I know I'm supposed to teach, but after being on the road for three straight weekends (12th Night, to Florence, back from Florence), I'm afraid that driving to Manchester and back in one day might be too much.

*sigh*

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Well, I sure wouldn't blame you for staying home!

btw, you'll probably be getting email from my mom sometime this week about the book. I did tell her you'd probably be pretty tired, recovering from the trip. Things are shaping up for the next phase... meanwhile, she was very excited for you, having the opportunity to see the pillow and all the frescoes and paintings with quilts in them :)

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you, but am glad you are making a wise decision in your own favor.
Hugs!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

I mentioned Northern friends in my post, but I was definitely also thinking about how we weren't going to get to see you :( I know, there will be other times... sigh.

It would probably be better not to be seen looking like a raccoon.... and yes, I'll be a good dooby and go to bed early tonight. Now that I'm not trying to get everything done in time...

*hugs*

[amykb.livejournal.com]

Drats. I was looking forward to seeing you. I completely understand staying home though.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Me too :( Birka's a great time to see so many folks. Hope your trip up and back is uneventful, and your stay at Birka full of fun with the rest of your friends there!

[jdulac.livejournal.com]

take care of yourself! real life comes first. there will be other Birkas...

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yes indeed, there will be other Birkas. Enjoy the weekend!

[freya46.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you guys aren't coming. I will miss you. But I certainly understand. (((((HUGS)))

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Yea, we are too. And will definitely miss you -- especially since we haven't seen each other in ages! Sigh. Thanks for the hugs :)

Hope you have a great event, and that things go well for you both merchanting and healthwise!

*hugs*

[dreda.livejournal.com]

Sorry we won't see you, but good for you for making the decision to take care of yourself. May you get lots of rest!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Ditto :( But yeah, the right decision -- stayed in bed until 8:30 this morning, although I was actually spending the last couple of hours half sleeping and half doing energy work on the both of us.

you guys will be missed..

[murdersmurf.livejournal.com]

take care of yourself...

Re: you guys will be missed..

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Ditto! And thanks, we will.

Best wishes to you this weekend!

Re: you guys will be missed..

[murdersmurf.livejournal.com]

thanks.

[joyeuse60.livejournal.com]

Do look after yourself... there will always be other events at which you can get together with folk........

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Will do. Glad I made it to 12th Night at least. Next event's local, then nothing away until March. We _might_ make it to Northern Lights, but we also are planning on Hrim Schola (we're both teaching this year), and March is sugaring season so.... meantime, cutting down on my to-do list has been nice already.

Feel better soon!