Hiatus (noun) /hīˈātəs/ - a pause or gap in a series sequence or process
This was not what I had intended to be writing about.
In fact… scalding my right hand was not what I had intended to do at all.
But I did… and it stopped me completely in my tracks.
They say that things happen for a reason… and now that I’ve had two weeks in bandages to think about it I’m sure they [whoever they are] were right.
I’ve had time to contemplate the gift of two hands.
It’s funny the things we take for granted. Like having two hands to do things with.
Two hands to type… text… write… [not to mention paint]… dress… cook and feed myself… and move house!
Just when I had finally found the perfect place too.
I had been searching for this place since my return from Europe.
Then almost ironically… the place found me.
It’s right across from the beach.
The perfect place to live and work.
I couldn’t believe my luck.
It was a silly accident really. A momentary lapse. And then… oh ouch… the hot spaghetti tumbled [still boiling] out of the pot and all over my hand instead of into the waiting colander. Then came the excruciating pain… as the hand continued to go on burning long after all attempts to cool it had failed.
The result was partial thickness burns to both sides of my right hand with spaghetti welts across my palm for added creative effect [hey I'm an artist who clearly doesn't do anything by halves] LOL
That was two weeks ago… [the night before I was set to move in]
I’ve been on kind of a steep learning curve since then [grin]
Fortunately the hand is now healing well.
But the whole experience has changed me in a number of ways [nothing is ever for nothing]
I’ve had to adapt and learn to do things kacky handed.
The left hand that was next to useless just a couple of short weeks ago… can now work miracles around bandages… washing up… moving house… shifting and unpacking boxes!
And now that I am on the mend and can see the new pink skin growing back seamlessly beneath… I feel a huge sense of relief and gratefulness for my inherent good health.
Grateful that I am able to heal and bounce back so readily despite my initial concerns about “never painting writing or whatever” everrrr again!
Those fears were unfounded but they were real and worrying at the time [the capacity to "imagine" the worst... I've always been good at that] LOL
Late the other night as I gazed out across the moonlit sea waiting for sleep… I thought about how lucky I am.
I had finally come home.
[This place is SO me!]
And with three fingers at last free from the bandages I can actually type again.
How great is that?
[I think I might be dangerous]
Yay… go me.
I’m back!
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Oh. My. Goodness!
So glad you’re healing… Love your twist on this unfortunate spaghetti mishap. Ambidextrous…. Bonus?
Enjoy your new HOME.
Definitely a bonus Lauren LOL you never know what you can do until put to the test! Thanks for your lovely comment
Glad you are healing – I empty spagetti into a dish as well. So know how hot it is. Great you have found a home. Which beach are you at. So pleased for you. Allan and I off travelling soon. Singapore, then Huh Hin, Thailand and then Chinese New year with our Malaysion friends in KL. Have a lovely Christmas in your new home. Love susie and allan
Thanks Susie
I was draining it into a colander and just overshot the mark I guess. No biggie really. I still have two hands and a whole new appreciation for the pair of them (((LOL)))
Great to hear you’re off travelling again. I hope to set off again next year as well. Travel gets in your blood somehow. I am enjoying my new place though. It will make a great base to come home to.
Very best wishes for a beautiful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year Susie – lotsa love to you both xx
Wow, sorry to hear about your accident! but two pieces of excellent news: you’re on the mend… and you have found YOUR place. Just Enjoy it!!
But hey, you’ve learned a lot out of your need, that’s what we humans do when something is not quite right, we work our way around it!
Yes, I know how handy it must beto have both hands well. Or actually I don’t, but can imagine it feels really good!
I’ll come and visit you some day, but it may be very distant…
Get well and have a lovely Christmas! xxx
Oh Angie you are so right and thanks so much for reminding me
These are the very challenges that make us realise how incredibly resourceful [and in your case brilliant] we really can be. I’ve never seen you baulk at a single thing and that’s such an inspiration to me and everyone else who has ever had the privilege of knowing you. So looking forward to your visit whenever that may be… and I might be in Catalonia sometime next year as well. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas too and a happy and prosperous new year as well xxx
Sorry to hear Jean, be well. Glad you have now found a space that brings you alive. Best wishes for the Festive Season.
be good to yourself
David
Thanks very much David
Best wishes for a very Happy Christmas to you as well.
Glad you are bouncing back, Jean, I think your impulse to create is strong enough that no matter what happened you’d be painting with toes, teeth, etc….happy it didn’t come to that!
Me too Harry… I was lucky. Great to hear from you
Glad the injury is on the mend. Loved your new found nest. Thankyou for having us, so soon after moving in. Trust Christmas with the girls was fantastic and that 2013 will be a truly creative, safe, happy, healthy and rewarding year for you. lol
You’re welcome Lynne… loved seeing you all
So looking forward to 2013 and thank you so much for all the good wishes x