Tuesday, September 08, 2026

T STands For One STep Forward, One STep Back

 

With this energy-drink I join Elizabeth´s T
 
The journal:
 
 
Monday: Shortly 24C, now 20... In mini-steps did laundry and the kitchen.
Due to my crooked hip my left side hurts. But reckon I get my back back!
fE was not in the office - still no job-news. 
 
 

 
Tuesday: My back really seems to be better. Went to the pharmacy cause of my tummy aching.
The lady asked what I think it comes from. I didn´t cry but could not hold back tears, so stupid!
But she took me serious. We go to that pharmacy since 2011, for a reason.
fK was in a meeting and called me, LOL. She said, I have nothing to say there anyways... 
 
 

 
Wednesday: Went to the doc to get Ingo´s meds - slowly - some had to be ordered, so I had to go back, slowly. And, guess what: my back didn´t hurt!
 

Thursday:  Weird stuff happens. My glasses for distance vision give me blurry views outside.  
But... my computer glasses work outside and on the computer.
Then... started with a glass of water. Had a full Rexi - that´s 700ml, more water for my meds and.... nothing! It all stayed inside. 
Hence I didn´t dare go to the city, a bigger round in the neighborhood instead, slow.
Later went to the White Horse SC, that is only 1km. Bought stuff, went home. At Oker-bridge I needed a break. By no means would I´ve made it to the city (yet). 
 

Friday: Extremly windy. Then lovely rain so heavy the TV lost signal.
Later in the day I took my brolly in light rain and made a short walk to build up my back muscles.
I look forward to Tuesday: Dentist! One of my back-teeth suddenly is so sharp it slowly  "cuts" my tongue, I have trouble eating and drinking. I hope she can help.
I can watch TV standing without back-pain. 
 

Weekend: Saturday: Uneventful, belly hurts. Seems like this is not my year.
Sun and rain. Ingo did not visit Magnifest, oh, well... 
Watched The Intouchables - not in the original as that would be French... The German title is "Ziemlich beste Freunde" / Pretty much best friends. Based on a true story. Have you seen it? 

Sunday: Quiet. Die Maus, Fairy Tale, rest...

Munchy: 

 

Henry 🦁

 
Addendum: I´m off to the dentist now and then via taxi to the hospital.  
This clearly is not my year.... 
Likely Blogger-break. Other I have Internet there... Some I scheduled. Sorry, if I don´t answer...
 

 

 

30 comments:

River said...

I am glad your back is slowly getting better but sorry to hear of everything else. hopefully your tooth is now fixed, but why do you have a crooked hip? did you always have a crooked hip?
I have heard of the "UN" touchables (FBI Agents, old movie) but not the "IN" touchables.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Love the sketches, I am sorry you have health problems, teeth and hips. Both sound painful. Take care, have a great day!

Charlotte (MotherOwl) said...

Take care and get well. We'll be there when you return.

Anonymous said...

Iris, who forgot to take her password :-(
(I thought it was on this device!!)
Tooth was fixed in no time.
My hip is uneven, hence the pain. Now I´m in hospital due to my stomach.
It´s not my year....
No, the movie is about a rich man who is paralyzed from the head down and as carer decided for a huge, very dark man who says what he thinks.
They become friends. This is based on a true story - see here.

Anonymous said...

Iris (forgot password/thought it´s on this device).
Tooth OK, now hospital due to stomach... not my year...

Anonymous said...

Iris (password not saved here, gah). Thank you, I will stay overnight in the hospital due to my stomach...

Lisca said...

All the best for your hospital stay. I hope it's not too unpleasant and that you have wifi.
I have herd of the Un-touchables, like River says, about the FBI. Very old film, but very good.
Then I saw your comment. Yes, I know that film. I saw it in French with English subtitles. It is beautiful.
Great that you had that sharp tooth sorted.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Jackie McGuinness said...

Oh no, hope all goes well!!

CJ Kennedy said...

Thinking of you, Iris

Tom said...

...to the hospital, I don't like the sounds of that! Be well.

My name is Erika. said...

Sounds like a good back week but still not a great week. I hope all the belly problems and tooth problems get squared away. And what is your Miami drink like? Take care, and I hope to the hospital is for something that can be fixed and not anything too major. Happy T day? hugs-Erika

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

You have had "quite a week," my friend. I pray for a smooth healing, and a better week for you. Glad to see you kept up with your diary art, and love the laundry day one. That's one of my chores in my household, so I can relate, especially when we have the grandkids visiting. Shalom!

RedPat said...

I hope they solve your stomach problems, Iris.

Jeanie said...

I'm glad your back is improving. That sounds like quite a tough week. Sending all good wishes for a successful hospital visit. I am really enjoying your drawings this time especially!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you.
Yes, my dentist took care, had whilst doing it on the others are fine.:-)

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, it's a good hospital and everybody is nice!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you.

Iris Flavia said...

Yupp, I hate it too...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, good hospital, nice people.
Well, that drink was sweet, hugs

Iris Flavia said...

Ingo only does the laundry when I 'm not there!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, RedPat.

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear friend Iris, hospitals 🏥 😕 are so difficult 😫 to have to go to, I hope 🙏 you continue to heal.
Your sketches are amazing, and Henry looks handsome but tired.
Sending you much love ❤️ and healing hugs 🫂 🤗

DVArtist said...

I'm sorry your belly hurts. Yes, this seems to be a tough year. I hope you are feeling better. I love seeing your sketches and our stories. Please take care.

21 Wits said...

Good luck at the dentist, I've got a few appointments ahead of me too, it's always something. Your post here is wonderful, the artwork so great! Uplifting in so many ways!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm not fond of hospitals, but at least they might find why you are in pain. Love your calendar and thanks for sharing the energy drink with us for T this Tuesday, dear Iris.

River said...

Hoping your stomach is on the mend and surgery is not needed. Have they taken x-rays? Was your hip always uneven? Were you born with it uneven?

Guillaume said...

I drink energy drinks when I'm sick.

Sharon Madson said...

Iris, I hope you are better by now! Hugs!

Granny Sue said...

Oh no, I am so behind, and then find you are going to the hospital?? I hope all is well.