We've made it to the last Monday of the month, and that means it's time to check in with my One Little Word and to join Carolyn in the monthly link-up.
This will be old news to at least some of you, but the major way things have gotten Better this month is that finally, more than a year after the initial change and after almost a year of fighting for it to get fixed, my job classification has finally been corrected and I am once again a salaried, exempt employee at work. My job classification is now "editorial specialist," which I think better captures what I do. The change was essentially processed as a promotion, which feels pretty good considering I've never gotten one or even been eligible for one before -- despite the fact that I've taken on numerous additional responsibilities over the years. I'm thankful that my direct supervisor has been supportive this whole time (as well she should have been, given how much I help her out by doing work that she used to do!), but it's also good to know that if other such shenanigans happen in the future, I'll also have the union on my side.
I'm also hoping that in the days ahead I'll feel physically Better as well, because guess who fell again on Sunday? I stepped onto my brother's deck wearing boots that I know I slide around in and completely wiped out. But I suppose you could say I've also gotten Better at falling, because I managed to get myself to my side as I fell and my right foot took the worst of it. I think I either tore something or sprained something, because it's painful and swollen (no running for me this week), though I can still hobble around a bit. I timed it perfectly for when the Mister had to leave for a quick work trip, too! Molly has been a huge help in carrying things up and down stairs for me (that's the hardest part of getting around), and this injury might just get me out of going into the office this week -- if I can't really walk, getting there will be hard! I'm annoyed with myself but also relieved I didn't do any major damage.
As promised, here's a photo of us girls in our Halloween costumes. Can you figure out who we are?
I was all smiles reading this until I got to the part when you fell! I am so glad you did not hurt yourself worse, but it sounds quite bad! I am hoping your ankle is better and soon.... and I am sending healing thoughts your way! Here is to a much better November!
ReplyDeleteYou MUST be Lorelai and Rory!!?! You two look great. Love it. Can't wait to show Elsa. (This costume was on her short list!!)Now I'm trying to think who your Mister would be. Luke? (We're only on Season 1, so...)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you fell again. Thankfully not AS bad this time, by comparison. But sprains are not fun. It might feel good to use a walking boot/shoe. I held on to mine after a bad curb incident a few years ago, with hopes I'll never need it again! (You can buy them on Amazon.) Go gentle this week.
Hello to The Gilmore Girls! Love your costumes! And I hope you’re able to move around better soon. What a bummer! Hopefully you take this as an opportunity for a little extra rest! We are all going to need all of our emotional energy to get through election week!
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I'm sorry to hear about your fall. I hope it's just a sprain and will get better faster if you can stay off it as much as possible. But you and Molly do make wonderful Gilmore Girls, complete with coffee and a big book! (I'm wondering if your husband was going to be Luke? Probably not Max or Headmaster Charleston.)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your fall. Our deck is slippery these days with all the rain and wet leaves. Congrats on your promotion!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear work is going well, but so sorry to read about your fall. OUCH!!! Hope the healing is quick. I had no idea who you and Molly were/are in your costumes, but reading others' comments I will guess Gilmore Girls (I have never seen the show!).
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable Gilmore Girls - but can you talk as fast as they do? (Especially Lorelei) I'm so sorry about your foot/ankle. I hope it heals well.
ReplyDeleteGilmore Girls!!! (and UGH about your fall ... hope you mend quickly!)
ReplyDeletePerfect costume! And - I am so sorry to hear about those slippery boots. I hope your recovery is a smooth one. It sounds like you're doing all the right things to get yourself . . . better . . . quickly. Take good care of yourself while you heal. XO
ReplyDeleteI feel like the most better you could get at falling is...not falling at all. I'm glad Molly is helping out and that you didn't do any major damage to yourself.
ReplyDeleteHi there Lorelie and Rory! What cute costumes! I'm sorry to hear that you fell and I hope you can rest and get back on both feet comfortably very soon.
ReplyDeleteThe cutest Gilmore girls ever. I am sorry to hear about that fall. Darn it anyway. If you get to work from home that will be the silver lining.
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