Day 19

(^Air Them Out!^)

12:05 a.m.

Mood: Lost, Tired, Frustrated

I'm up late again. I have been doing homework since 6:00 p.m. yesterday. O.k., minus one hour for eating, bathroom breaks, and whatever, but my life has been all about homeowrk for the past few days. I am so ready for spring break. I need a good long time away from school (if that's what you call it these days) and some quality R & R.

Today, my pain was highest at a 2. This was when I was lifting. I was doing hamstring curls (50lbs., 3 sets of 20, and towards the end of each set, I flexed my toes a bit to help lift my legs...That was kind of dumb. It didn't hurt for too long though. I managed to lift weights and do an ab workout for almost 90 minutes today. I actually exercised. That's one success that I had today.

I'm ready for the cruise. This week won't go fast enough, especially with this staying up until 12 or later doing homework crap. At least after tomorrow I will be all caught up from my surgery.

Well, I am going to go study for my history test tomorrow. I'll hopefully be in bed by 12:40, only to wake up in less than 6 hours. Sigh....Life was better when I could run.

9:58 p.m.

I am finally all caught up with my homework. Ahh, I can finally relax a little bit. I am going to pack my stuff for school tomorrow, clean my filthy shoes, and then go to bed. I am so glad and relieved.

I can't believe I am already almost 3 weeks out of surgery. This has been fantastic so far. Looking back, it seems that just yesterday I was laying down in the den, drugged up, staying home from school, and sleeping through the day. I wouldn't walk at all, and only left the den to use the bathroom. Now, I can walk (slowly - wooden shoes) and I hate being so limited. I haven't taken any prescription painkillers in 6 days, and am only on Tylenol if things get bad.

I'm ready for the cruise, and the drive down. I'm not so sure about the drive home though. I just got to make it through the next two days, and then the fun will begin.

Goodnight.