We had our work Xmas meal at Nandos in Brentwood today. Was really nice and a good time was had by all. Despite my cutting out of all the wheat products I still ended up with my bloated pain returning :o(
Got home and curled up with a hot bottle and painkillers :o(
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Another restless night
Last night was another restless, pain wracked one. Had hardly any sleep at all with most of the time curled up in pain against a hot water bottle. Things had improved by the time I had to leave for work but it was still uncomfortable which was a relief.
Got a text message from Ron this morning saying that he dropped some post through the letterbox and did I know I had keys hanging from my front door! They must have been Sam's from when he came in last night, SO lucky I live on a quiet street and they were still there. Had a word with Sam about it as I don't want to risk something like that happening again.
Go to work and called my GP and I have now made myself an appointment for tomorrow morning at 07:50 to talk about my inflating stomach!
Got a text message from Ron this morning saying that he dropped some post through the letterbox and did I know I had keys hanging from my front door! They must have been Sam's from when he came in last night, SO lucky I live on a quiet street and they were still there. Had a word with Sam about it as I don't want to risk something like that happening again.
Go to work and called my GP and I have now made myself an appointment for tomorrow morning at 07:50 to talk about my inflating stomach!
Monday, 14 December 2009
Bacon, wrestling and hurt
Got in and chilled for a bit.
Started preparing a lovely piece of bacon for dinner with roast tatties and carrots. Sam was going to be back late so that gave me time to get everything ready and then I watched a bit of TNA wrestling to pass the time.
When Sam came in he made the gravy and we had a lovely dinner. I forget how easy it is to cook proper food and not just crap! Will have to do that more often LOL
We watched most of the recent WWE PPV Tables, Ladders & Chairs and chatted to Toni on MSN before heading to bed. My stomach had started to hurt again and by the time I hit bed I had started to bloat *groan*. My only though was that it might have been the gravy as I had been really careful not to eat anything with wheat in all day. Will make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow as I can't go on like this every few days.
Started preparing a lovely piece of bacon for dinner with roast tatties and carrots. Sam was going to be back late so that gave me time to get everything ready and then I watched a bit of TNA wrestling to pass the time.
When Sam came in he made the gravy and we had a lovely dinner. I forget how easy it is to cook proper food and not just crap! Will have to do that more often LOL
We watched most of the recent WWE PPV Tables, Ladders & Chairs and chatted to Toni on MSN before heading to bed. My stomach had started to hurt again and by the time I hit bed I had started to bloat *groan*. My only though was that it might have been the gravy as I had been really careful not to eat anything with wheat in all day. Will make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow as I can't go on like this every few days.
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Feel better today
Woke up this morning thankfully being less bloated and feeling much better. Still a fair bit if trapped air but the pain and hardness has gone.
Unfortunately this meant that I was good to go to work, oh well!
Unfortunately this meant that I was good to go to work, oh well!
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Paella, drive back and bloaty beast
Got up at a reasonable time, had a light breakfast before taking lots of things to the tip for mum. When we got back we played some games before being treated to a lovely paella (thanks to Sam and mum).
We then headed back to SWF and had a very clear run which was a relief given the problems we had getting to Stratford-upon-Avon. Got back in time for me to troubleshoot the Capitals webcast and watch them lose 3 - 1 to the Belfast Giants (BOOO!). W
Whilst the webcast was on the painful bloated stomach that I had on Wednesday decided to return (although not quite as bad). Toni ran me a bath and I had a long soak to help me relax.
Definitely going to have to cut out gluten for a while and see if things improve so it looks like I'll be having a gluten free Xmas! This won't be a bad thing though as Toni makes lovely food :o)
We then headed back to SWF and had a very clear run which was a relief given the problems we had getting to Stratford-upon-Avon. Got back in time for me to troubleshoot the Capitals webcast and watch them lose 3 - 1 to the Belfast Giants (BOOO!). W
Whilst the webcast was on the painful bloated stomach that I had on Wednesday decided to return (although not quite as bad). Toni ran me a bath and I had a long soak to help me relax.
Definitely going to have to cut out gluten for a while and see if things improve so it looks like I'll be having a gluten free Xmas! This won't be a bad thing though as Toni makes lovely food :o)
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Nightmare drive to Stratford and Greek yumminess
We got up early this morning and Toni, Sam and I went to Stratford-upon-Avon to go and see my mum. The journey there was an absolute nightmare and at one point it took us 1.5 hours to travel the equivalent of a 2 minute drive.
When we finally arrived we had some lunch and chilled out. We played a few card games as is often our way when there as well as digging out Tricky Golf.
In the evening we went to a gorgeous new Greek restaurant and had a fantastic meal! It was a meze all round and much wine was drunk and lovely food consumed!
When we finally arrived we had some lunch and chilled out. We played a few card games as is often our way when there as well as digging out Tricky Golf.
In the evening we went to a gorgeous new Greek restaurant and had a fantastic meal! It was a meze all round and much wine was drunk and lovely food consumed!
Friday, 11 December 2009
Chill, pasta, V
Got in from work and chilled out for a bit.
Toni arrived and made a lovely bacon pasta dish for dinner that was yummy.
We watched a few episodes of the V remake. I thought it was actually pretty good, different enough to be new but hold enough similar elements to make it nicely familiar. Can't wait to see how it develops.
After the lizards we had an early-ish night as we were heading off to Startford-upon-Avon tomorrow morning to see my mum
Toni arrived and made a lovely bacon pasta dish for dinner that was yummy.
We watched a few episodes of the V remake. I thought it was actually pretty good, different enough to be new but hold enough similar elements to make it nicely familiar. Can't wait to see how it develops.
After the lizards we had an early-ish night as we were heading off to Startford-upon-Avon tomorrow morning to see my mum
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Feeling better, half day, more work and stress
Woke up this morning feeling MUCH better following on from my horrible stomach pains the night before. Had the morning booked off so it was a nice slow start. We got up, Toni started wrapping up some Xmas presents and I made breakfast. We then headed off to Shenfield where Toni dropped me at work and then she headed off to SWF.
Headed home looking forward to another round of Sam's delightful carrot and onion soup. It had been a relatively calm day at work but I had agreed to log on when I got home to test a last minute patch and send it out to a client. Did this with no bother at all, nearly an hour spent at home sorting things out but all was good, tested OK, patch sent and corresponding emails also sent.
Had the lovely carrot and onion soup and Toni, Sam and I watched The Young Ones. After food we did a little painting of Warhammer models.
I then decided to check my emails and found a "thank you" email for sending the patch out and a snotogram from the boss demanding an explanation of what had happened. Oh joy of joys we were back in witch hunt city! Then spent a further half hour making phone calls with colleagues and investigating things ready for the morning. I wouldn't mind but the "shoot first ask questions later" routine is wearing thin and in this instance although we were being kicked first our investigation showed that we were free from blame so it will be interested to see where the kicking boot ends up tomorrow!
After all that lovely stress I chilled out for a bit and then we went to bed (later than planned). Roll on tomorrow (and, more importantly, the weekend!)
Headed home looking forward to another round of Sam's delightful carrot and onion soup. It had been a relatively calm day at work but I had agreed to log on when I got home to test a last minute patch and send it out to a client. Did this with no bother at all, nearly an hour spent at home sorting things out but all was good, tested OK, patch sent and corresponding emails also sent.
Had the lovely carrot and onion soup and Toni, Sam and I watched The Young Ones. After food we did a little painting of Warhammer models.
I then decided to check my emails and found a "thank you" email for sending the patch out and a snotogram from the boss demanding an explanation of what had happened. Oh joy of joys we were back in witch hunt city! Then spent a further half hour making phone calls with colleagues and investigating things ready for the morning. I wouldn't mind but the "shoot first ask questions later" routine is wearing thin and in this instance although we were being kicked first our investigation showed that we were free from blame so it will be interested to see where the kicking boot ends up tomorrow!
After all that lovely stress I chilled out for a bit and then we went to bed (later than planned). Roll on tomorrow (and, more importantly, the weekend!)
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Bexhill-on-Sea and The Puppini Sisters (FAIL)
Had a half day today and went off to meet Toni. My stomach was feeling a bit squiffy and after we had a light snack I was feeling incredibly bloated. Toni reckons I could have been showing some major signs of gluten intolerance or even IBS and so I am going to cut out wheat products for a week and see how things go.
After lunch we popped into Makro to pick up some Xmas presents before setting off to Bexhill-on-Sea to see her nan. My stomach was really hurting by now and I was worried about whether or not I would be OK to go out in the evening. I slept a lot on the way but still felt rough when we arrived. I skipped dinner and went to bed to try and sleep in the desperate hope that things but it was no good. Toni decided that we should go back to London and so, sadly, we had to miss The Puppini Sisters which was a real shame as I had really been looking forward to it.
Long painful drive back to London (well it felt long anyway) which involved a bit more sleep (thanks to a wonderful microwable bean bag that Toni's aunt Sue had lent me). Once we got back to Eltham Toni stuck me in a lovely warm bubbly bath which really helped relax my stomach. After that it was time to crash out in bed....
After lunch we popped into Makro to pick up some Xmas presents before setting off to Bexhill-on-Sea to see her nan. My stomach was really hurting by now and I was worried about whether or not I would be OK to go out in the evening. I slept a lot on the way but still felt rough when we arrived. I skipped dinner and went to bed to try and sleep in the desperate hope that things but it was no good. Toni decided that we should go back to London and so, sadly, we had to miss The Puppini Sisters which was a real shame as I had really been looking forward to it.
Long painful drive back to London (well it felt long anyway) which involved a bit more sleep (thanks to a wonderful microwable bean bag that Toni's aunt Sue had lent me). Once we got back to Eltham Toni stuck me in a lovely warm bubbly bath which really helped relax my stomach. After that it was time to crash out in bed....
I'm alive!
Well I certainly feel more alive this morning! Managed to get up with no problem at all so I think I am almost recovered now thank god. Looking forward to only working a half day today and going to Bexhill-on-Sea with Toni to see her nan and The Puppini Sisters.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
More sleep!
The old body is making a SLOW recovery from Hard Rock Hell although I did feel like complete crap when I woke up this morning and it took most of the day to feel better.
Another quiet day at work meant no stress so I could completely relax when I got home.
Watched a few episodes of Stargate Universe and a bit of wrestling before grabbing another early night.
Another quiet day at work meant no stress so I could completely relax when I got home.
Watched a few episodes of Stargate Universe and a bit of wrestling before grabbing another early night.
Monday, 7 December 2009
And..................sleep!
I was SO relieved that it was a quiet day at work today as I was still completely shattered following on from the madness that was Hard Rock Hell!
Got home and did naff all, pottered about a bit and just chilled.
Sam came home with Connor and Livvy (who were staying the night) and we had an Indian for dinner and watched some wrestling before I hit the pit for some much needed sleep.
Got home and did naff all, pottered about a bit and just chilled.
Sam came home with Connor and Livvy (who were staying the night) and we had an Indian for dinner and watched some wrestling before I hit the pit for some much needed sleep.
Last.FM listening post
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Overall top tracks:
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Sunday, 6 December 2009
....and back again!
Woke up at a reasonable hour today after two massive days of rocking out. We straightened out the chalet, packed up our stuff and then loaded the car up. Scooted round to reception to check out and then went to the diner to have a cooked breakfast to set us up for the long drive home again.
Bumped into SPiT LiKE THiS whilst having breakfast so had a chat with them before we hit the road.
Journey back was good (and much quicker) and we were back in Southend in about 5 (ish) hours. We popped in to Dan and Laura's for a much needed break and coffee before Toni and I went back to SWF.
We had originally been planning on going to another set of gigs in the evening but decided against this as we were both shattered so went back to the house to relax. Watched some more of The Vampire Diaries and had a kebab before hitting the pit and the comfort of a lovely bed and much needed sleep!
Bumped into SPiT LiKE THiS whilst having breakfast so had a chat with them before we hit the road.
Journey back was good (and much quicker) and we were back in Southend in about 5 (ish) hours. We popped in to Dan and Laura's for a much needed break and coffee before Toni and I went back to SWF.
We had originally been planning on going to another set of gigs in the evening but decided against this as we were both shattered so went back to the house to relax. Watched some more of The Vampire Diaries and had a kebab before hitting the pit and the comfort of a lovely bed and much needed sleep!
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