Finding time for myself

I am David’s personal secretary and servant. Such a lucky man, really. Therapists, a nurse and a bathing aide have been calling me to set up appointments. I am very busy emptying his urinals, refilling his portable bidet, water bottles and cannister, changing his clothes, washing his laundry, cooking and cleaning. Oh, the chores are endless. Very difficult with my crippling poly arthralgia.

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Meanwhile, I manage to find pockets of time for myself. I relish the time I spend in front of the computer and the TV. Since David monopolizes the TVs in the living room and his bedroom, I was forced to buy my own personal TV and rocker-recliner for my bedroom.

My 43″ Samsung TV stands on top of my desk:

My Rocker-Recliner was purchased on sale at a steep discount:

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I also find pleasure in buying jewelry. I recently purchased 5 crystal beaded necklaces in different colors (Pink, white, brown, green and blue). These came from Amazon, and they cost only $14 + tax each.

One of 5 crystal beaded necklaces I purchased from Amazon. This is the brown necklace:

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It’s called “retail therapy,” dear. David and I both need therapy, just different types of therapy.

As you can see, it’s not all drudgery for me. I go to bed at 8 pm and wake up at 1 am. As long as I get 5 hours of sleep, I can function the rest of the day.