Running With Quills: Will you still love me....

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Will you still love me....

If I feel too tired, too oatmeal-brained, and can't think of a thing to write about?

Well, this is our chance to find out because all the mental energy I have left is getting used up finishing the book I'm writing at the moment. And deadline time is looming. And I had to go to a wedding today when I didn't want to. And I've got a sprained ankle. And I've been to the chiropractor four times in the past week because my right hip keeps slipping out because I sprained my darned ankle. And I have to sit on the tippy edge of any chair, including while working, so my knees can be angled downward to try to keep the slipping hip from slipping again.

That's it. I'm a useless toad tonight but I'll try to do better next time and I do have a lovely surprise for you this coming Wednesday (nope, not even going to give you a hint) so stay tuned.

Apologetically,

Stella

41 Comments:

talpianna said...: Consider this a Toad Elevating Moment--We still love you!; 9:46 PM
Pat Cochran said...: So sorry about your injury, hope it will be better soon and that your
hip will clear up when the ankle
does!

Pat Cochran; 9:48 PM
aussie dee said...: I saw this and had to share

Destinesia - when you get somewhere and forget why you went there to begin with; 2:56 AM
Marisa O'Neill said...: Stella - of course we still love you. I've had many days where my mental energy is at a minus 10 with no words to share. I'll be looking forward to Wednesday - take care of you!; 3:13 AM
Lori Foster said...: Oh Stella, I am SO sorry to hear all this! Writing can be such a challenge under the best of circumstances, but when you're in pain and can't sit comfortably?
I admire your dedication to finishing the book, and your work ethic.
I hope that the ankle heals soon and that your hip gets better with it.
When you finish this book, you most definitely should take a nice long break! PAMPER YOURSELF.

Hugs,

Lori; 4:57 AM
Maria said...: Stella - I feel for you! I'm impressed you went to the wedding and continued to write. Me, I would have laid on the couch and expected the DH to serve me bon bons.; 6:07 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh, Stella. You're not a toad, just a princess who's had a bad week. When that happens to me, I often take on toad-like qualities, but they don't last. Soon I emerge, crown shining, slippers polished, and gown sparkling, to dance in the sunshine again.
What's that? I can already hear the little birds singing and the forest animals chittering, "Look, it's Stella!"; 7:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Oops! forgot to sign the above comment.
Lynne Thomas; 7:57 AM
Molly said...: I liked the post, and I'm looking forward to Wednesday's surprise. :D Hope you heal fast!; 9:33 AM
DFender said...: Stella! Here's hoping you feel better soonest, both ankle and hip. Whatta trooper you are to attend a wedding you didn't want to attend. You're a way nicer person than I! LOL.

Some quotes that may just cheer you, Stella:

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

"If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers."
~ Doug Larson

"I don't kill flies but I like to mess with their minds. I hold them above globes. They freak out and yell, 'Whoa, I'm way too high!"
~Bruce Baum

"I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three."
~Elayne Boosler

Those usually work for me when I'm havin' a crappy day...LOL. By the way, we'll remember that you promised a "surprise"...LOL.
;-)

Deb; 9:38 AM
Sean and Anna said...: Oh Stella- of course we still love you! I'm sorry to hear about the ankle and hip- pain sucks and I admire your ability to stay focused on the book.; 9:43 AM
susan andersen said...: Stella, Poor Babies to ya!! This picture is just for you. Remember, even on our Froggiest/Toadiest days, we still have our Tutus. :) Hope you feel better soonest.

And Deb. Laughed myself silly at your quotes--especially the locks one. *gggg*; 10:17 AM
Yasmine Galenorn said...: Just one huge hug, lady. I'm so sorry life's being such a bitch.; 10:22 AM
Stella said...: Tal: This toad is truly elevated--thank you:)

Stella; 12:51 PM
Stella said...: Thank you, Pat. Apparently I don't give the impression of being clumsy but, boy, can I make a mess of myself with accidents that don't look horrible at the time.

Stella; 12:53 PM
Stella said...: Aussie Dee--I've got that! Didn't know it was called destinasia:)

Stella; 12:53 PM
Stella said...: Marissa:

Perhaps the trick is to learn acceptance that we aren't super-people after all?

Stella; 12:54 PM
Stella said...: Lori: Uh huh--really disciplined today. Sitting everso gingerly on the edge of my chair and convinced every word I write is ridiculous. I'm having an interesting time with my first paranormal book. But pampering myself is sounding better by the moment.

Stella; 12:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Hang in there Ms. Stella. Consider the Toad is kissed and you are now a Fairy Princess and feeling very comfy.

Louis; 12:59 PM
Lou said...: Stella - poor baby... of course we still love you.

If you got a really tight girdle, would it act sort of like an ace bandage and hold your hip in place? Just a thought... Might be uncomfortable, but still...

And yes, you are a better person than I - attending a wedding that you didn't want to go to.; 2:01 PM
Elizabeth Guest said...: Stella, extra hugs, you poor kid.
How miserable to have all of that going on when you're working so hard to finish up a manuscript. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way, my friend.

xxxxxooooo
EG; 5:11 PM
Stella said...: Maria: Believe me, I tried to think of ways out of that wedding. Just couldn't bring myself to send my husband off on his own.

Stella:); 6:16 PM
Stella said...: Lynne: I'm looking for a polishing cloth right now. Trouble is, I don't know what I did with the crown...

Stella; 6:17 PM
Stella said...: Thank you, Molly. I won't disappoint you on Wednesday:); 6:18 PM
Stella said...: Deb: Absolutely fabulous quotes! Still grinning here. That reminds me, has anyone seen Absolutely Fabulous, the Brit programme? Funny, funny.

Stella; 6:19 PM
Stella said...: Sean and Anna:

The focus is a bit wobbly but I'm not giving up:)

Stella; 6:20 PM
Stella said...: Sean and Anna:

The focus is a bit wobbly but I'm not giving up:)

Stella; 6:20 PM
Stella said...: Susan: You bet we've got those tutus, girl:) I even have a frog, right here in my office, wearing a pink tutu.

Stella; 6:21 PM
Stella said...: Thank you, Yasmine. I'll take the hugs.

Cheers, Stella; 6:22 PM
Stella said...: Louis: Ahhh, yes indeed. Stella; 6:23 PM
Stella said...: Lou: Odd you should mention the girdle. The next step for me is a sacral belt to hold the hip in place. Doesn't that sount lovely? But whatever works.

Stella; 6:24 PM
Stella said...: Blessings back atcha, EG. I'll take all the positive thoughts. I should be floating and totally painfree with all the kind things that have been said to me today.

Stella; 6:25 PM
TinaLouiseF said...: Yes we still love you.

Hope you heal soon.; 6:52 PM
Jayne Ann Krentz said...: Hang in there, Stella. My Pilates instructor was pushing the wonderfulness of acupuncture today. Evidently you don't feel the needles...

==Jayne; 6:58 PM
Stella said...: Thank you, Tina. You're very kind.

Stella; 12:54 AM
Stella said...: Jayne: Coincidence! Accupuncture--which I've had before and found useful--will be my next resort.

I once made the mistake of going to an accupuncturist in a mall in outer London--one of those chain accupuncture shops they have. Oh, dear. It makes me laugh now because I'm far enough away from the bruising and my brother's derisive comments to be grown up about it.

I've met people who have accupuncture regularly, btw.

Stella; 12:57 AM
Stella said...: Before I jump back to the book--each time I check in here I look at the picture of Susan's two cats and can't think of any reason not to feel good! ARen't they sweet?

Stella; 12:59 AM
Kate Douglas said...: Ah, Stella...you have my sympathies. Writing through pain does have its upside, you know...with luck the story will take over and you'll forget, at least for a bit, just how miserable you really feel! Best wishes for a better day/week/etc. asap.

Kate; 8:32 AM
Stella said...: Hi Kate: I'll try to remember you wrote that! Each day things get a bit better and I'm very grateful.
Stella; 1:33 PM
wstridgerunner said...: Stella, hope you are feeling better and never fear, I think all of us has had "brain drain" at one time or another. Please get better, winter time is NOT the time to have joint trouble.; 7:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Somketimes life sucks, but it certainly beats the alternative! Besides, if it wasn't for the not-so-good times, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the fine times so much. [sez me who is bummed because it's raining and I was planning to walk into town today...]

still Karibear; 10:51 AM

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Will you still love me....

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