May 04, 2004

entropy

When Krissa volunteered to come over and brush my hair, I giggled. Silly girl. But when I found it all but impossible to not only brush, but wash my hair this morning, I did much less giggling. Who’s the silly girl now?

I’m sitting here at work – though, perching is probably a better word for it – praying the vicodin doesn’t wear off until after I’ve accomplished the day’s more difficult tasks. Like, opening my desk drawer. Or, hanging up my coat. I just want to know what the space planners here have against keeping all objects at waist level. All this reaching is really such a ridiculous misuse of time. And it hurts.

As does reclaiming my wet towel from the bathroom floor, cleaning up after Kitten II’s adventures in Q-Tips, and eating anything that doesn’t come from the middle shelf in the refrigerator (which basically boils down to sesame rolls, strawberries and hummus).

My apartment is a mess and I’m hungry.

What’s more, the magical massage god has failed to appear. I’ve clicked the heels of my red shoes, appealed to every known deity and made a voodoo doll of myself with a big silly grin on its face. And yet, nothing.

I think I’m going to rent the Bat Signal tonight.

Take off your cape and stay awhile, handsome. Oh, and while you're up, could you get me some pretzels? They're on the third shelf.

Posted by This Fish at May 4, 2004 09:13 AM
Comments

You can work on Vicodin? I tried that a few months ago, and couldn't even see, much less type.

Also, kicking the towel up with your foot and catching it in air looks easy and cool, but actually hurts like heck.

Posted by: Gopi at May 4, 2004 11:22 AM

Was it a pinched nerve? When I heard 'numbness in the leg' I got worried... make sure you don't have a blood clot. No joke. Have that checked out. That's an order.

Posted by: Kristen at May 4, 2004 01:29 PM

i'm amazed at how articulate you can be given that you're in severe pain AND drugged! it does sound like a pinched nerve...
i hope it gets better soon.

Posted by: Susan at May 4, 2004 01:53 PM

phew. thanks, fish. some cats are staying in bags for the time being, know what i mean?

Posted by: k at May 4, 2004 04:55 PM