Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Learning to Slow Down...

Sometimes in life, you just need to slow down...and I have been reminded of this several times in the last week. First I took a bad fall while doing a training walk on Saturday morning....I thought it was just because I am a klutz, but several people in my life seem to think I am overdoing it. I was walking down a steep hill, stepped in a crack, rolled my ankle, and fell face first (like a ton of bricks) to the concrete sidewalk...and yep, I even hit my head (I was seeing stars). I managed to sit up, get my wits about me and walk the mile to get home (feeling like a moron). I arrived home with a bruised ego, a bump on the head, several scraps and bruises, and a severely sprained right hand (yep, I had x-rays done on Monday and we all know I am usually WAY TOO stubborn to go to the doctor). So, my hand is all wrapped up for at least two weeks - no cast, thank goodness. Not sure how I managed to walk over 1,000 miles since the first of the year without incident and then have a dramatic fall...I am just relieved it didn't happen in San Diego! I am left-handed, so that is a plus...but I am having difficulty with even the smallest of tasks (including typing), so you might not see me as much for a couple weeks....it is painful from fingertips to armpit. I am frustrated, cranky, and irritable...and just to make sure the universe made it's point that I need to learn to slow down, I awoke this morning with a terrible headache/stuffy head/crud...and even though I have been resting most of the day, I still feel miserable. So, I get it...I heard the message (loud and clear)...I need to slow down a bit...as if at this point, I have any choice...ugh...

I will leave you today with a few photos of Schatzi at her formal training. For those of you who don't know, we took Schatzi up to Minnesota to Neuman K-9 Academy, where she is being professionally trained for two months....during this time, we are not allowed to visit, but we get weekly updates and photos. She is in "doggy boot camp" which includes: confidence building, obedience training, proper etiquette, field trips, running on a treadmill, and socialization with other dogs. We miss her desperately, but know she will return home well-behaved and more obedient...at least as well-behaved as you can expect from a German Shepherd puppy. These photos were sent to us this week..and by the look of her in action on the slide, confidence is not an issue for her! You see her trainer, Josiah, in the photos...oh, and I should mention, this is where she was born, so her mother and one brother are on site...and three of her sisters are there for training, as well...she is surrounded by family....



I am  now headed back to my stitching nest (where I have my current project on a lap stand - I can't even hold my q-snap....grrrrr....it is slow going)...I'll be nursing my hand and my head cold (along with my ego)...

14 comments:

  1. Belinda, I feel your pain. While I don't have the sprained wrist I have been struggling with a cold for over a week. So take it slow and easy and rest, and you will be fine.
    Thinking of you. Hugs, Linda B.

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  2. Are you sure you heard it loud and clear, rest means not typing either :) Hope you are feeling better soon. Now you have an excuse to relax, take advantage of it.

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  3. Oh my! Now take it easy and rest up! Hope your wrist heals quickly and the cold/crud leave quickly as well! Schatzi looks like she had a blast going down that slide.

    Thinking of you!

    Robin

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  4. there is a saying that I have to use and that is "Pace yourself" ... I can't do everything at once as my body then goes in to over drive with the pain levels and generally feeling "crappy" .. I think this is what yours is saying ... slow down you move to fast .... have a few days chilling and stitching ... with the odd bit of designing if you feel the need to sketch .... and all being well you will start to feel human again ....
    re Schatzi all I can say is awwwwwwww she is doing well there and having lots of fun :) (((hugs))) love mouse xxxxxx

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  5. I'm sorry to hear about your fall. Get well soon.
    Eveline.

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  6. oh Belinda.....I did not realize your spill was so bad....I am so sorry to read this. I hope your time of slowing down goes quickly for you....being a very active person myself, I KNOW how hard this is!

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  7. Oh Belinda, sorry about your spill, in our house we call that " -ss Over Tea Kettle". When you're able, plz let us know how you're coming along? Plz do take it easy for a while...

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  8. For an active person like you, this must be so hard to take. I'm so sorry to hear it. Hope the healing goes quickly and hope your doggie is a star student!

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  9. I am so so sorry, this is not part of your plan. My husband fell and sprained his wrist also, but you are in more pain. Yes, it is a sign to slow down. I love your dog what an honor to go through that training. You don't need to respond.

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  10. Yep...sounds like you better just take it easy for awhile! I bet you are really anxious to have your pup back - that is a long time to be separated. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. So sorry about your fall. I sometimes think Mother Nature feels the need to remind us that we aren't invincible! Your puppy is ADORABLE!

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  12. My best wishes for healing from your fall, and my hopes that you will be restored to full walking strength for your pink San Diego walk. I love your doggie and travel stories. Rest up!

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