well, look at that, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

My neighbor's daffodils are once again ahead of the curve. It helps that they're planted right next to the building, on the south-facing side. A cheering sight, for sure.

I've spent most of the weekend in a haze of pain, caused yet again by that pinched nerve in my neck. It convinces my teeth on the left side that they have toothaches, so it hurts from my teeth to my shoulder. Lots of Advil, tea, and heating pads have helped a little. I do hope I can sleep tonight, because right now I'm exhausted from waking up every couple of hours from the pain.

I had planned a trip to Trader Joe's this weekend, but since I can't really eat anything, it would be a waste. Maybe after work some night this week, instead. I do have to go to the store, though, because I don't really have anything I can eat right now. Just about everything I have hurts to chew. :(

I don't even want to think about the snow that's forecast for tomorrow. :P

last leaf, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Today was not a pleasant day around the Reminder HQ for World Domination. It started with someone leaving because she'd had enough (no, not me) and ended with a call to FedEx over a botched Holiday Gift Guide. I was on the periphery of all this, but the atmosphere was tense, to say the least.

At lunchtime, I popped on my earbuds and headed out for a walk in the park. The poor swan looks so lonely; she kept coming over to me as I circled the pond, and at one point she was being followed by a duck, who looked equally lonely.

( swanny )

sharp, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Sharp, like the pain in my neck, shoulder and jaw last night that kept me from getting to sleep at anything resembling a decent hour. I suspect a pinched nerve or something of that sort. Ouch.

Today it is much better, though still stiff and a little sore. At least I no longer feel like I have a toothache from my jaw to my shoulder.

I think the headache that wouldn't quit was a harbinger of last night's pain. :(

Here's something soft, instead.



Mrs. Prissy seems to be on her own, which probably means they couldn't catch her again. I do hope they make a better effort this year, and don't wait until she gets frozen into the pond again. That would be very upsetting.