How difficult is it to get one’s equilibrium back?
Mine has been off the hinge since the beginning of last August and still is off!
I couldn’t help shaking my head with a large sigh as I closed the door of my GP’s practice. He detected some noise in my chest, and therefore I would have to travel to a local hospital for X-ray. Looking at a piece of paper in the ziplock bag with my GP’s scribbles, I wondered how it came to this…
Ever since I have started to lead more secluded life, my immune system has definitely lowered its defence. So every time I go out, I end up bringing home an unwanted souvenir such as cold, together with cigarette smell on my clothing and hair. Last time I went out was with my teammates at Clapham just over three weeks ago. We dined at a Thai restaurant and had a drink at a nearby bar afterward. The bar was pretty crowded with loud music blaring, and therefore a fair amount of shouting was required in order to communicate with one another. Eventually, I left the place around 11 o’clock and headed home. I plonked myself down as a tube pulled away from the platform and noticed a slight tingle in my throat. Oh dear, I must have strained vocal cords while babbling away with mojito in hand.
Then, the tingle developed to a painful sore throat over the next few days and here I am, with a bl**dy chest infection!
The doctor says playing hockey is a definite no-no for the next few weeks. I am so sad…
I never knew what would pounce upon me around the corner when this pic was taken…
The sit-rep sounds all very pessimistic, doesn’t it? But all is not lost. The other side of the coin is this is a perfect time to hole up and be creative with yarn! My eyes & ears are also gorging on old British b+w movies on YouTube while my fingers are twirling around a strand of yarn.
This is how it all starts…
And this is how it ends up…
A “Matador” bolero is ready to hit the shop floor!
Why don’t you slip your arm throw it at DiGuardo, Islington?
Sorry you have the dreaded chest infection. Sending you hugs and hot drinks xx
Thank you for your warm get-well message! The condition is improving dramatically since I’m on antibiotics. The weather has definitely turned. Let’s wrap up warm and keep nasty cold at bay!! xxx
Oh I love it ! Before you said it, I thought, that’s a matador jacket !
Isn’t it gorgeous? Every time I see it, it fills my heart with pride… 💓
Oh no, poor you! Very glad to see that you’re making such wonderful use of your time off though. The matador bolero is beautiful. Jx
Hi Jade. I was very sorry for not replying sooner. It was such a horrid time with this annoying chest infection. Finally, finally, I am getting my mojo back & have started to feel better. Let’s hope I will not have another relapse!
Thank you for liking my Matador. By this Friday, my “Meringue” jumper will be ready for delivery, Once it is finished, I shall definitely blog about it. So watch this space! XX
OMG. I just love that bolero. Well done for making the most of your seclusion. xx
Hi Charlotte. I don’t know how I would have killed the boredem if I couldn’t knit. I tried to do some exercise (like sit-ups & squats) but it didn’t do me any good…
I love this bolero too! One day, I must make one for myself… XX
You are missed! But you must follow the doctors advise..particularly with winter coming..How does one boost the immune system?? xxx
Hi Kate. I missed you too! It’s so boring to be ill. Finally, my cough & runny nose are subsiding & I have started to feel like human again. Once my health is back, I will run to doctors for flu jab!! XXX