I'm sure I must be a thousand years old

[serene]

Okay, maybe I'm not a thousand years old. I just feel it.

Everything hurts. No, really. Everything. I can barely type without cringing, I have bruises everywhere (and not the ones that are fun to get), and I think I may have injured my finger. But hey, I *did* it. I did six or seven hours of the hardest physical labor I've ever done, and I survived it. And now I have five days to rest up from it before I have to do it twice more.

They say to give it a couple of weeks before quitting because it's so hard, and I think that's reasonable. I will give it two or three more weeks, and if my body doesn't give out, I'll have the heavenly weekend schedule, the great benefits, and five days a week in which to do whatever the hell I please. It'll be worth it if my body can take it.

I cannot go sing tonight; I can barely walk. Getting up from my seat at the movies (we finally saw Sky Captain) was harder than standing up after abdominal surgery, and that's something I wouldn't exaggerate about. Oy.

I used to say, when things were tough, "I'm young; I'll bounce back." I ain't so young any more.

We'll see.

Comments

[klwalton.livejournal.com]

Oh, darlin', do I hear you!

[vito-excalibur.livejournal.com]

What have you been doing to yourself?

[tedesson.livejournal.com]

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus

I'm reminded of the Tom Wolfe novel which uses Epictetus as the thread that ties an ex-con and a corrupt banker who finds the lord together.

Your writing is important, and though your new job is physically difficult, the combination of free time and hard work will bring you joy in a way that you can't see now.

If you can afford it, hire a personal trainer for a few sessions to help you work on developing the physical skills and strength to do this job.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Sounds like deyo's first few days or even weeks painting houses and moving furniture. He did actually get used to it, would only get sore after actual injuries.

[pyrzqxgl.livejournal.com]

Ack! Maybe a hot bath for you, and then a really really good night's sleep, and I hope you feel much better in the morning. Are you just hauling big boxes around there or what? Whatever you're doing, I would think try to pace yourself and go easy on yourself as much as you can there.

[calebbullen.livejournal.com]

You'll bounce back just fine. You just have to play through the pain. So to speak. Just keep a good mental attitude and give yourself the chance to heal. You'll be a-okay.

[wild-irises.livejournal.com]

I trust your judgment.

[lcohen]

*gentle hugs*