Its a fact that some languages convey a meaning better than english, one of my favourites is kvetch, it a yiddish word meaning to complain persistently. The last year has proved a tricky one with my various illnesses taking a definite turn for the worse.
So why not have a good kvetch! well, its great for a little while but then I needed to move on and find ways round my increasing disability. This meant practical solutions not just my usual meditate and eat more avocado approach.
First up……….
I’ve chopped my hair off! my shoulder arthritis means that lengthy blow dries are not possible. Thanks to the super talented Sammy Thomas for this easy to do..’do.
Next, trainers as “normal shoes” just don’t cut it….
These were a proper bargain, Stella Sport for £39.99 from the Next sale. Their high tops stabilise my hyper mobile, arthritic ankles and they make me feel sassy!
My beloved car has the single most important change I made way back when I was first diagnosed….
An automatic gear box, I just change gear to drive and I’m done until we stop, very good for the aforementioned shoulders. The other thing it has is a very small turning circle, this information is available online for all cars and really does make a difference for parking etc.
Handbags are a passion for me, here is one of my faves…..
The Modalu Pippa, named after Pippa Middleton it is beautifully made and quality touches everywhere…..but man alive its heavy, so I am currently on the lookout for something lighter, I think this might be it….
Currently 30% off in the Radley sale, and in one of the key colours of the season, Coral.
The most difficult adjustment has been my decreased ability to work, this painting has taken forever and is still not done……..
But the fact is I am still painting and I will be sewing in the coming week, so all is not lost! And I’m still writing this blog even if my right index finger is partially dislocated and it has rendered my typing speed to that of a continent drifting, but I will always write this blog I would miss you lot too much to quit!
Kisses
Karen
Wow, Karen! Is there some mention of arthritis in your About page? Sounds like you and me both, only in slightly differing ways. It’s been with me since my ‘teens, so if you’d like some free ‘advice’ based on much personal experience, send me a message from my About page and I’ll get back to you. Seriously. Love your cat painting, even if it’s not finished…sometimes the unfinished work is the best! Cheeri-pip! 🙂
Thanks for your lovely comment! I haven’t mentioned my illnesses as there are quite a few! I have both inflammatory and osteoarthritis and have been diagnosed about 13 years, I will message you later as I am grateful for any handy hints x
Give me their ‘real’ names, eg rheumatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis etc. Speak soon.