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I had a great walk this morning after breakfast. My day was off to a slow start, so it was nearly lunch time, 2 p.m., when I got home. I walked only 2.5 miles (4 km) but it felt great. I clearly could have done my usual walk but I didn’t want to push my luck. Along the way I saw snow on the mountains and shadowy fish. I passed another chiringuito (beach bar) being rebuilt. I stopped to admire the brick work, as you’ll see below.
My water retention does continue to improve, although not as quickly as I’d like. Nurse San Geraldo takes my blood pressure every morning and it·s been awful. However, that’s apparently expected right now and I was instructed to take an extra pill on those occasions. That’s what I do.
We were out for dinner the other night and the manager and a waiter, whose wife is a holistic healer, got on my nerves — although I smiled. The waiter immediately told me about the importance of probiotics. The manager wanted to know all my medications and the details of my diagnosis so he could offer his advice. I told him I was doing well, thank you, and took too many pills to list. He offered advice anyway. “Vitamin D!” I know they mean well, but I have enough doctors and nurses studying and diagnosing me. Just a “how are you doing” and “I’ve been thinking about you” would suit me fine.
I’m feeling so well today, I plan to run some errands and take care of some of the big plants around the house. I’ve already done a load of laundry. So, how are you doing? I’ve been thinking about you.
Esta mañana di un gran paseo después del desayuno. Mi día comenzó lentamente, así que era casi la hora del almuerzo, las 2 p.m., cuando llegué a casa. Caminé sólo 4 km (2,5 millas) pero me sentí genial. Claramente podría haber hecho mi caminata habitual, pero no quería tentar a la suerte. En el camino vi nieve en las montañas y peces sombríos. Pasé por otro chiringuito en reconstrucción. Me detuve para admirar el trabajo de ladrillo, como verás a continuación.
Mi retención de líquidos continúa mejorando, aunque no tan rápido como me gustaría. La enfermera San Geraldo me toma la presión todas las mañanas y ha sido horrible. Sin embargo, aparentemente eso es lo que se espera en este momento y me indicaron que tomara una pastilla adicional en esas ocasiones. Eso es lo que hago.
Salimos a cenar la otra noche y el gerente y un camarero, cuya esposa es una sanadora holística, me pusieron de los nervios, aunque sonreí. El camarero inmediatamente me habló de la importancia de los probióticos. El gerente quería saber todos mis medicamentos y los detalles de mi diagnóstico para poder ofrecerme su consejo. Le dije que estaba bien, gracias, y tomé demasiadas pastillas para enumerarlas. Ofreció consejos de todos modos. “¡Vitamina D!” Sé que tienen buenas intenciones, pero tengo suficientes médicos y enfermeras estudiándome y diagnosticándome. Sólo un “cómo estás” y un “he estado pensando en ti” me vendrían bien.
Me siento tan bien hoy que planeo hacer algunos recados y cuidar algunas de las plantas grandes de la casa. Ya he lavado un montón de ropa. ¿Entonces, cómo estás? He estado pensando en ti.
• El hogar es donde está la flecha
• Él es una casa de ladrillos.
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I’m struggling a lot, but thanks for asking! (and not telling me what I “need” to do) I love the fish sculpture. I also love Brick House by the Commodores, but I’ll leave the other brick house for you to admire. 😉
Kelly:
So sorry you’re struggling. I AM thinking about you if that’s any help. But try Vitamin D and probiotics!
Yes, listen to your doctors. Sometimes they will recommend vitamins/probiotics but not too often.
Jim:
Vitamin C!
Dr boud here to check your vitals! What a great place you live in, even if you’re stuck looking at that big red arrow out the window.
The fish sculpture works best if you haven’t seen the similar shaped items in Paris streets. I wonder if there are ever any confused Frenchmen being led away?
Snark aside, I’m very glad you’re getting around and doing better, despite all the amateur medical advice.
Last time I saw that sculpture featured here, Boud, I said the same thing – it’s shaped like a pissoir! Jx
Jon:
It is funny. I wonder how many visitors see it that way.
Boud:
Fortunately the big red arrow doesn’t reach down to our floor! I’m sure someone will use the fish sculpture for another purpose.
Do you ‘really’ want to know! Best left unsaid.
Karen
Karen:
That’s what I’ve been saying! Hope, whatever it is, you’re doing well.
With the curve of the bay, your place looks far more than a mile away! Looks like a fab day for a walk, however… Jx
Jon:
I took that photo from out on the jetty and it does look a lot more distant.
What a great song! I’ve danced to it more than once.
Uh, is every man in your area an adonis?
I’m so glad you’re doing so much better. Just ignore the people who think they know the secrets that doctors won’t tell you. I swear- that is a pet peeve with me. I know people who give the wackiest advice or who claim ridiculous benefits for things that are more than likely useless. It also makes me inappropriately furious when people tell me what I should do in situations that they really know nothing about.
I’ll shut up now.
Obviously I’m cranky today. Other than that, doing quite well, thank you!
Ms. Moon
MsMoon:
I do love the song. Not EVERY man here is an Adonis, but there are enough to go around. You and I and San Geraldo could have a good long conversation about “medical” advice!
That guy may be built like a brick house, but he doesn’t seem to be doing a good job of laying brick. My dad taught me to do that when I was 13 (along with mixing cement, putting up drywall, painting and too many other useful skills to mention). He would have had a fit if my work had been that sloppy.
As others have said, I know it is tough being the recipient of the (usually) well-intentioned but annoying medical advice from the sidelines. Grin and bear it until it becomes unbearable and then indicate you already have a team of doctors…thanks, anyway. Best of luck getting the BP under control.
Mary
Mary:
I’d never seen brickwork like this until moving here. I don’t get it at all.
We’re not doing very good at all because we need another holiday…preferably with lots of company with our two favourite people 🙂
Nick and Alyson
Nick and Alyson:
And we so need the two of you. I think you should get a holiday do-over!
Wow, that song, “Brick House” sure brought back memories. That photo of the sea with the snow capped mountains in the distance was beautiful. Glad to read that you are continuing to get better.
Michael:
I do love that song. I’m headed in the right direction.
I am glad you are. That song brought back so many memories!
I have always loved that fish sculpture. Pretty atmosphere enhancing and what a cool concept. But watch that blood pressure! It’s probably that monkfish. I know if I had to look at that fish my blood pressure would be up too.
Mistress Borghese:
Seeing that fish in the water would definitely make my blood pressure soar.
I wonder if they bite?
Mistress Borghese:
They’re apparently not aggressive with humans, but they CAN do serious damage if provoked. Just handling them is dangerous.
Aren’t probiotics considered “alternative” medications? Probably why you can’t shut somebody up by listing all the non-alternative medications you’re on.
Kirk:
I once asked for artificial sweetener (diabetic) for my coffee and was given a packet of brown sugar. I told the waiter I needed artificial sweetener and he insisted brown sugar had no real sugar (say what) and was better than artificial sweetener. He wasn’t happy with me when I insisted on the artificial sweetener, telling me how dangerous all those chemicals are. Argh!
I agree with Mary’s comment above — that bricklayer’s work is slapdash at best. I love the “shadowy” fish sculpture though!
Debra:
That’s the way that layer of brickwork is almost always done here. I just don’t get it.
I’d be tempted to say “Forgive me, but I’ll listen to my doctors.”
Love the School of Fish sculpture.
Bob:
My tongue is a bit shorter than it used to be.
Happy to read that you are on the mend. Your social life has picked up and the weather looks gorgeous. Enjoy!
Laurent:
Even a bad day here is beautiful.
I love the fish sculpture!
Walt the Fourth:
I do, too.
I’m so glad that you got a good walk in, and that it did wonders for you! Woo hoo!
Judy C
Judy C:
Thanks! Things are going OK.
Forget about taking photos of the brick house. How about more shots of orange shirt guy building it. Hubba hubba. Look at those muscular arms … the tats. As for how I’m doing … I’m wondering why you are having problems with your BP, having to take an extra pill, while I am having to do the same. We might be siblings separated at birth, in tune with what ails the other.
Shirley:
Orange shirt guy IS the brick house. I saw him again yesterday but it would have been the same exact view. Maybe he’ll come down from above for a break one of these days. What a hunk. I would be honored to be your sibling (separated at birth)… but that would have been a 10-year labor!
That is sweet SG takes your blood pressure. I have to do it myself. When someone touches you to take it it brings down the BP right there.
Urspo;
And lately I’ve been stressing every time I think of my blood pressure, which doesn’t help. SG is a sweetheart.
I get way more health advice and treatment tips from well meaning friends and family than i can stand. Who knew I knew so many gastroenterologists?
Sassybear:
I can just imagine the things you hear!