I'm at medical appointment 2 out of 3 today, and 3 out of 5 this week. We're all somewhat familiar with the "Hurry Up And Wait" nature of medical appointments. I tend to bring my laptop with me so that I can be productive, catch up on email and Facebook, and try to make the most of the down time that would normally be filled with anxiety ("What's wrong with me NOW???").
One of my appointments was interrupted this morning due to someone else's emergency. On one hand, such is life...on the other hand, it places more delay into the mix, and involves someone else being in medical trouble.
I try to take care of myself, but there are so many factors at work here. There's a dearth of time (the time-dearth continuum). A paucity of time to pause (a pause-paucity). I love to spend time with family and friends, but part of me will continually resent so many plans having to be in place. I wouldn't be a hermit if allowed, but I would definitely be somewhat more reclusive.
After this appointment, I head back to work (which I normally love). Today, I wish I could just be in the woods with a book and a blanket. Especially right now.
So many appointments! If you can read through activity of a waiting room, maybe that would help transport you elsewhere. I hope the appointments come to a good resolution.
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