The exams themselves were challenging but doable, and the most difficult aspect was definitely the physical. Since finishing on Friday, though, I've been getting more sleep, resting my hands and spending as much time as possible outside, and things are looking much better. The swelling in my right hand has even gone down a bit.
Henry has been accompanying me on my walks:
(I think Henry looks hilarious here!)
He also distinguished himself at my parents' Christmas party by saying a particularly exuberant hello to a friend who happened to be holding a glass of red wine (on a carpeted floor). Oops.
Besides walking, I've also been reading for pleasure, cooking interesting things, and knitting a scarf after finally catching on to my friend's patient instruction. I'm using wool from local farmers who use no dyes, so you choose your yarn by the name of the sheep. How cute is that?
I tend to think the word "balance" is over-used, but the last few days have reminded me what a difference it makes when I take good care of myself. I don't just mean food - actually, I haven't been eating nearly as well as I usually do, but there's no point depriving myself at Christmas - but rather taking the time for rest and thinking and the things I love. And I've still got a week and a half off!
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Sounds idyllic, Helen! I'm on holidays now, too, and looking forward to spending some time with family and friends and doing some reading and maybe seeing a couple of movies (The King's Speech for sure!).
Hope the rest of your holiday is as enjoyable as the start!
:) L
P.S. Do you mind sharing the name of the farmers you got the wool from? I'd love to check them out.
I felt a wave of relaxation come over me just from reading this post. Your time off sounds perfect to me. And what a great picture of Henry. Where do you walk? The path looks great! Is the scarf for you? I learned how to do the basic knitting stitch and have made some scarves and dish towels but have not moved forward on anything else.
Happy Holidays Helen. I have really enjoyed getting to know you better this year. I hope Henry is getting something good from Santa.
A very merry Christmas to you and your family, Helen. Enjoy every moment!
I hope all of you had peaceful holidays. Mine was lovely!
Cathy, the scarf was for my Mom and it actually turned out really well! It was a button-up cowl. I am making one for myself now, too - I'll take a picture when I'm done and post it!
Laurie, I got the wool from Dawn and Ted Teetzel at Thistlecroft Farm. I'll send you an email too so you have the names. They also sell beautiful handmade soaps and knits that Dawn makes herself.
I know this is super late, but congrats on finishing the first semester of law school!! ~;o)
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