So a new Dunkin Donuts just opened up about 4 blocks away. I decided after a long and depressed day yesterday that I should crutch myself up there and get a little something to eat. It took me forever to make myself get up and take a shower and get dressed - I just wasn't feeling myself. But I was finally ready to go at about 7:30pm. It had cooled off a bit by then, so the walk was nice, and it was still nice and light out. On the way up the street I got to see and smell lots of summer flowers that weren't there before my surgery. My boyfriend was on his way home and met me a couple blocks from the store and walked with me the rest of the way, giving me little kisses and encouragement and opening doors for me and all that good stuff. We sat in the cold, cold air conditioning and I snacked on a sesame bagel with smoked salmon cream cheese, a Boston Creme doughnut and an iced coffee. It was really nice to just get out for a little bit.
The walk home was tiring and my arms were burning by the time we got to our place, but I felt good. We had a fun rest of the night lounging around browsing the internet and watching TV. I was able to stretch out with him on the floor - something he does to avoid the heat at night. We watched Daria and sipped on ice water until bedtime.
I think I'll go back to Dunkin Donuts again today. Maybe later, again, since it's much hotter today than it was yesterday. Thank god for a/c.
I'm still off of painkillers, it's been 5 days now and my system is so, so happy. I still get achy at night, but Tylenol seems to be doing the trick. I'm glad I have the extra vicoden though, since I'm planning on taking a weekend trip to Maine with my professor and a bunch of his favorite TA's, and I don't know how comfortable the drive up or the stay there will be. Looking forward to fresh Maine blueberries and seafood and fresh northern country air and home cooked meals. I must bring the prof's wife a thank-you card and a gift of some sort.
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