Something Cheery!

Today I woke up with a huge case of feeling sorry for myself.  After a few, well quite a few tears and venting about my situation, I am feeling better. 

I just can't stand being immobile, dependent on others, uncomfortable and not sleeping in my own bed.  I guess it would be different if I were sick, but I am not.  Thank You Lord!  But, I am such a creature of habit and a Type A personality that it's hard for me to enjoy this quiet time.  So, maybe there are lessons to be learned here and I hope they reveal themselves soon. 

The thought of nearly 6 more weeks of this makes me want to scream!  It's been two days since my last shower, which was such an exhausting ordeal with plastic bags and a shower chair, then trying to maneuver and dress while using crutches, that I dread doing it again or multiple times during this recovery period, for that matter.  

Today, I think I will ask Tam to come over and blow dry my hair once I get out of the shower and maybe that, and a little makeup will make me feel more like facing my little world.  You know...the ol' "You look good, you feel good!" 

My body is probably a little out of whack too because I started my Atkins routine after my surgery.  I have gone DAYS without chocolate, sugar and had minimal carbs.  That in itself is depressing, but I am determined to go back to work weighing considerably less than I did when I took off for this surgery.  I am way sick of being fat.  And, I know that I am the only one who can change things, so now's the time. 

Today's photo is one I snapped Easter Sunday at the Tulip Hill Winery (click on the name for more photos-not mine-of this beautiful place) on the way home from our mini vacation. True to it's name, the place was filled with thousands of colorful tulips and I had to get some pictures.  The winery  (<---click for the winery website) was closed, so I ended up sticking my head and camera through the wrought iron bars, and snapped away while my family laughed at my persistence. 

Never one to pass up a good photo opportunity, I got what I wanted and thought I'd share it with you! 

I think this is a rather cheery photo!  And...believe me, I need some cheer.  

P. S.  I updated my photo blog, Up Close and Personal with more photos of our trip!