Could be Worse.
2 Saturdays ago, Across the Bored was feeling very sorry for herself indeed having endured the emergency room and an unnecessarily long wait for a taxi to get ourselves back to the safety of bed and an icepack. We mustn’t have looked in too much distress though for the driver, when he finally arrived and was asked to hurry (because we were “in pain”) remarked “Did you have a stroke?”
Our first thought was “Do we look that old?” and the second was yes, it is true, it could have been worse. He was, of course, trying to lighten the mood and focus my attention on other matters for what, really, could ruin a perfectly good weekend morning for him than having some awful woman moaning or worse, throwing up, in the back of his cab…
We get used to being healthy. Or in pain. And it’s only when we’re not that we realize how much we should count our blessings. We were lucky enough to be able to take a week off from our usual pursuits without much ado. As much as that in itself was a little bit of system shock it brought home the happy thought that there are people out there thinking of us, and more importantly, willing to wait for our return.
In the hours spent offline alot happened no doubt. One hand thumb scrolling is a perilous pastime at best and we didn’t get around to visiting as much or as often as we would have liked to. We did get our work featured in the galleries above though (insert bloated ego here) which does give us the added incentive to keep on keeping on. Like this fortnight’s Two Cents Tuesday Challenge, we are truly – Grateful – that we are appreciated and that all our work in whatever form it takes is having an impact on those who view it. All we can do is say thanks….
“Are you grateful” – For socialized medicine, healing rotator cuffs, a like on your post or tribulations tough, family, friends, the children next door, muddy paws of loved dogs that muck up the floor …
We would love to see your vision.
For all those who are new readers to Across the Bored, here are some guidelines for the challenge: HOW DOES THIS WORK?
- I will post some commentary on a random topic that pops into my head (such as the above) and then ask you to respond on the same.
- Your point of view on the current week’s challenge can take any form: a quote, a motto or saying, an essay, poem or opinion of yours or attributed to someone else, a piece of music, a song, a video, a work of art, photograph, graffiti, drawing or scribble – but it has to be about the topic!
- Please, don’t just link to an old post… challenge yourself.
- The Challenge will be open for 14 days (there will be a reminder post at the 7 day mark) after which I will post another.
- ENJOY, have FUN and TELL your friends and fellow bloggers.
SO – Create your Two Cents Tuesday Challenge post
- Then add a link to your blog in my comment box.
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ACROSS THE BORED 
Hi! Hope you are feeling better. Here is my entry http://cassiebeers.wordpress.com/2014/04/17/two-cents-tuesday-4-8-grateful/
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Yes thanks, starting to feel better but am reminded not to go for the gusto just yet! Love your entry!
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A soft and lovely entry – thank you!
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Wahoo, I’m grateful I completed my homework for a change (smile) http://afriendforever54.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/two-cents-tuesday-challenge-grateful/
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Thanks so much for your entry – I’m sure many will be grateful to be reminded of the “little things”!
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You are welcome. Thank you for the challenge (smile) I look forward to Tuesdays challenge!
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I’ll try and come up with something a little lighter!
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(smile)
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I love the dome & the ‘patchwork’—they are wonderful selections.
Take the time to heal,
Allan
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Thank you – it’s really hard to stop myself from swinging right back into doing the things I’m used to but apparently that’s the worst thing for this type of injury… Sigh….
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Over the years I have had the rotator cuffs repaired in both of my shoulders and the challenge both times was to not over-do it with daily use/exercise. You may want to put your computer mouse in your lap, or on a lapboard, so that you do not have to extend your arm for long periods of time.
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That’s brilliant! I had to raise my chair because I didn’t think to lower my keyboard and increase the font size of my docs (that screen to seating ratio being problematic)…. Yow, both shoulders – I can see how injuring one leads to overcompensating with the other: what a vicious circle (to make a bad pun)!
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Well, I for one am dang grateful you didn’t have a stroke–and that you’re back in blog action. Good thing I pray for all my blessed readers each day–you might coulda got rabies! I’m also glad we have 2 weeks to do our homework, as the NaPoWriMo prompts are kickin’ this old gal’s butt….more prayers and love comin’ your way!
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City critters keep their distance from me! I’m positive prayers and wishes are bringing me back up to speed – thank you!
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Here’s my homework:
http://madwomanofghostharbor.com/2014/04/12/two-cents-tuesday-challenge-grateful/
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So grateful for the little things (and your entry)!
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Always a pleasure!
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Congrats on the gallery work,,and on your healing.
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Thank you so much – keeps me out of trouble!
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Gosh. Hope all is better. Take care. Rest will help, though I am sure your mind is in constant thought of your blog. Looks like a great prompt.
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Thank you – better this week though the temptation to go right back to normal is great (not a good idea)….
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