Hi everyone. Today I’m joining #WeekendCoffeeShare. It’s been a long week, honestly, so time for a cup of coffee, green tea or a smoothie. Let’s have a drink and let’s catch up.
If we were having coffee, first I’d talk about the weather. It’s been quite warm and sunny most days, with daytime highs around 20°C. Tomorrow, the temperature is even supposed to reach 25°C. The mornings have been cooler though, as it’s not yet July, obviously. Which makes me think, with temperatures like this in May, will we get a soaring hot summer again? Most likely. I love warm weather, but it’s not like I want summertime temps over 35°C.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you I’ve been walking a fair bit over the past week. I also rode the side-by-side bike yesterday. We finally figured out how to make it so that I can actually push the pedals properly rather than just moving along with the person who’s on the steering side of the bike.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that, on today’s morning walk, we came by the intensive support home and several clients were calling out to me. I decided to come over and join them in their backyard. Eventually, one of the staff who did work there when I still lived there, joined us and offered me a cup of coffee. I think that’s nice!
If we were having coffee, I’d share that, finally, it looks like my orthopedic shoes are actually good to wear. The last adjustment was to the front, which scratches the ground due to my ever-worsening drop foot, causing the shoe to need repairing almost on a weekly basis. Now, it’s not like it doesn’t still scratch the ground and get damaged, but not nearly as much as it used to. And the big positive: I can actually wear these shoes without getting blisters. Like, okay, that’s normal, but I only used to be able to wear my specific brand of walking shoes and I’d get blisters from everything else, including every pair of orthopedic shoes I’ve tried before. I have actually been wearing these shoes most of the day for the past few days without a problem.
If we were having coffee, I’d report that, speaking of my drop foot, the physical therapist has been here. We went for a 20-minute walk, during which I didn’t walk with a drop foot as much as before, thankfully. It hasn’t had me convinced that my mobility isn’t worsening, but at least it isn’t as bad as I’d feared. I mean, it could just be normal aging with mild cerebral palsy.
If we were having coffee, I would share that I bought yet another pair of new headphones. Originally, I wasn’t intending on giving up on my AirPods, but because they keep losing connectivity to my computer, I needed headphones that come with a wired option. Well, guess what? The wired option for the JBL Tune 770NC headphones isn’t all that awesome, but the headphones don’t lose connection to my computer when connected via Bluetooth. Besides, it can be connected to both my iPhone and computer at the same time. How I wish I’d known about these before buying the AirPods, that were literally three times the price of these headphones.
If we were having coffee, I’d share that I also finally replaced my desk chair. I got a gaming chair. That’s the reason I have been wearing my orthopedic shoes all day: the chair is too high for me to sit on without shoes on. Other than that though, it’s much better than my previous chair.
I also ordered a table and two chairs for in my little backyard. These weren’t in stock at the store I went to, so I’ll have to come back to collect them. While at that store, I saw a really cute unicorn soft toy and just had to get it.
If we were having coffee, lastly I’d admit that I have been struggling with my mental health again and, as a result, haven’t been too inspired in the creative department recently. I do really hope to get back into the groove soon. I did, last week, buy some kitchen tools, like measuring spoons and a sugar/flour sieve. I’ve only used the measuring spoons for smoothie making so far, but that’s a start at least.
A Multitude of Musings 
It’s been another lovely day here too. I went into town this morning to get a few things from a shop and then treated myself to a latte and cake before coming home and do some household chores.
Rest of the afternoon has been relaxing with music, reading and popping on and off WordPress through the day.
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Sounds like a good and relaxing day. Thanks for stopping by.
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I have some Yamaha earphones which were both wired and Bluetooth. The phones themselves were wired and came out into a standard audio plug. Then there was a little Bluetooth dongle, 5cm x 2cm, into which the phonrs plugged. But you didn’t need to use the dongle at all – you could plug them directly into a phone if you wished.
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Oh those sound cool too. The reason I prefer wireless headphones or earbuds is because I move my head a lot and don’t want to risk dragging my phone off the table (I never hold it in my hand). Also of course I’m an iPhone user and iPhones no longer come with earphone slots.
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I do not like coffee can’t stand the taste or smell of it, I would choose hot chocolate instead.
The temp there sounds good pretty close to what it is here, I can no longer go for long walks like I use to as at times it is hard enough to walk down the hall to the loo.
I also don’t wear shoes if I can avoid it, I walk better barefoot.
The only time I use headphones is when Tim is watching Judge Judy, he loves that damn show and I am watching YouTube on my tablet.
I had to remove the wheels on my computer chair as I went through a stage I couldn’t cope with it moving so much.
Lastly mental health is a constant struggle for so many of us myself included.
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Thanks for stopping by. I’ll gladly provide you with a virtual hot cocoa. I’m sorry you can no longer go for walks. Am I right to assume from this and your blog that this is due to Parkinson’s, or is someone in your family affected by that disease? Sorry for being ignorant, I did check your About page but it’s very short.
Anyway I’m not even sure whether Judge Judy is still on here. I’ve seen a few episodes but I prefer YouTube too. I for one wear headphones or earbuds most times when using my phone or computer, but mostly for their noise-canceling feature as my environment can get noisy. After all, I live in a care home and, though I do have my own room, I hear many sounds from the adjacent living room or the bathroom I share with the woman in the room next to me.
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Yes I have Parkinson’s and I really should update my about me page thanks for bringing that to my attention, sometimes we just don’t think about these things. I watch very little TV compared to what I use to do.
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Thanks for clarifying.
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Haha… ignore the testing comment. I just wrote a long comment only for WP to tell me I must be logged in to comment when I was logged in. Go figure. Anyways I digres LoL
I am pleased you have may have resolved the shoe issue for your drop foot. Walking disability is miserable. I know from experience so can empathise with your frustration.
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Ah wow that sucks that you were unable to comment. Honestly, it must be WP that’s acting up, since I don’t actually require commenters to be logged in or even to fill out their name and E-mail address (because some people forget their WP login details and then when they fill out their E-mail address they are prompted to log in). Anyway thanks for stopping by. I’m so sorry you can relate to a mobility impairment. I really do hope indeed that the shoes will be at least part of the solution to my drop foot problem.
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I’m glad to hear your orthopaedic shoes are good to wear and you’ve bought a few things that are better suited for your regular use. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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Thanks so much, Natalie. I’m glad about it too.
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