I had a good day, but am now paying for it.

[helenkacan]

My spine is screaming bloody murder at me. Sorry, body. I didn't expect it to be so bitterly cold and stupldly windy. But off I went downtown for our Executive lunch at a pizza place. Three of us got there very early (the good/bad thing about arranged trips); we decided to order drinks (a rose spritzer for me) and appetizers while waiting. After my half Caesar salad, I ordered build-your-own pasta, loading rose sauce, shrimp, bacon, red onion, fresh mushrooms onto fusilli. It was good and filling, especially as I had a second drink. The self-indulgence didn't come cheap, as I left 56 bucks. Then I was off home where my problems began.

I was so cold that I basically took my boots and coat off, then crawled into bed to try to get warm. I'm still not there, though my back is hot from being pressed into the chair. It's a horrid feeling. Now I wish I hadn't said I'd attend the social on the big day of our expo. Coming home late, cold, and exhausted is not a good recipe. Even while dozing, I had disturbing dreams … of feeling disinterested and unconnected in church services, of not being able to find church-John … that sort of so-not-me stuff.

Despite the way I feel, the drinking did something good IMO: I watched Murdoch Mysteries again and could actually see the screen; naturally, I credit the alcohol. But I also got news this morning that made me unhappy. I wanted to take Ashley and c-J to tea at the castle. I was mad to get a rejection with some rude emphasis that they can't accommodate us because of our odd numbers, saying that all their 2,4 and 6 tables were full booked. Grrrrrrrrr. So I'll have to find somewhere else to take them.

I recorded lots of programs tonight, but will have to wait until tomorrow and Saturday to watch them. Right now, I think I need some ginger beer to settle my tum.

Comments

[rainne]

I'm sorry they were so rude to you. That seems ridiculous that they can't seat you at a 4 table just like anyplace else. I'm sorry you're not feeling up to snuff, too. Winter comes with a unique set of challenges! Mine's not as bad as yours, but my arms (where I broke them) are starting to react poorly to the cold as well, so I definitely sympathize.

[helenkacan]

Ha! Some people with an inflated sense of self-importance just can't politely dislose that they can't accommodate you. Nope, they have to rub it in. Funny (so not) how it happens to be restaurant reservationists who are the worst.

I can still remember trying to reserve for dinner at one of New York's hot spots. Their rules said you had to book one week in advance. So I'd call - from Canada - one week ahead and would be told all tables were already taken. Didn't matter how often I tried calling, I'd still get nada.

I'm sorry to hear that the cold is affecting your arms. It seems that breaks, etc. make bones more vulnerable to the cold. Ever since my bad ankle fracture, my calf aches even when I'm lying down, but especially during the winter. Bodies should so have click-in replacement parts!