The adventure has ended for the moment, and I've returned home. There are stacks of laundry, items to sort, photos to share, and memories to be placed in their proper days and times. I've added to my Christmas ornament collection, and found a build it yourself kaleidoscope which will delight a youngster this holiday season.
There were strolls along beaches, hand in hand. We danced in four different countries. Indulged in fine dining, tried ox tongue on a dare, and loved it. I ate desserts every meal, and surprisingly, my dresses still zipped. I left the beaten paths and shopped in regular supermarkets on the islands. The rich variety of foods available was delightful.
Overall, it was a lovely time. Just the pampering and fine dining was enough to spoil me eternally. My favorite memory? Floating in the salt water pool as rain poured down upon me.
I'm worn out now, overdid it today playing catch up on things which must be done. Relaxing this evening with an episode of Sherlock playing in the background. There's chocolate left from Halloween, tempting me to eat it.
My Beastie is running in and out this evening. Changing her allergy medicine changed her into an entirely new dog. Oh, and she had a wonderful vacation with her friends while I was gone. Two shepherds, a pit bull, and two kittens were her playmates. She came home fat, sassy, and happy.
....later on....
Today has had its ups and downs. I can only barely make out large print with 8x magnifiers, and today they broke. The nearest replacements are over 100 miles away. I had a major meltdown over it, followed by a good cry. The only eye doctor in town is gone until next week, so getting help there was out of the question. Thankfully, my gentleman friend made a special trip here this evening and was able to repair them until new 10x magnifiers arrive in the mail.
With the 10x magnifiers, I'll only be able to see part of a letter at a time. I've tried them before, and was grateful my sight wasn't low enough for them. Now, I'll be depending on them, and hating them at the same time. Part of a letter? How screwed up is it to not even make out an entire letter of the alphabet?
The time frame for any reading at all is coming to a close, and I dread the day that it arrives. Today, I sat in a panic, crocheting a blanket while pondering a life which no longer contains the printed word.
I know that I'll adjust, but today the thoughts are overwhelming. I'm not ready for this next level of lower vision, not yet.
Enough for now...
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