Apr 14 2004

Ancienne

Published by at 1:58 pm under Uncategorized

I managed to do something to my lower back (not, as you would suspect, by lifting the bottle-laden and oh-so-heavy recycling bin, but by pushing the sofa in a non-Erica-approved manner, and now look) and am hobbling around like an 80 year old, all bent over. I even make little involuntary noises when I sit down or get up. It’s beginning to feel like a preview for when I’m an old lady*.

Bette Davis was right: old age ain’t for sissies.

*I have this fear that one day I’ll wake up and it will all have caught up with me. Wham! I’ll look like hell and/or Keith Richards. If/when that happens, I’m heading straight to the plastic surgeon without passing Go or collecting $200 (hey, I’ll be spending waaaay more than that). And no-one can stop me. So there.

11 responses so far

11 Responses to “Ancienne”

  1. # Candion 14 Apr 2004 at 3:24 pm

    LOL I’m sorry about your back, Suz! If it makes you feel any better, I’m only 28 but I injure myself all the time. Usually my hamstrings, though. Ugh!

  2. # Tamon 14 Apr 2004 at 5:18 pm

    Too bad about your back, but on the bright side, it sounds like a good reason to drink more wine! Take care.

  3. # Michelleon 14 Apr 2004 at 11:26 pm

    That is not good Hon – now off you go to the physio and have your back seen to immediately. Take care of yourself.

  4. # Kathleenon 15 Apr 2004 at 6:55 am

    Suzy – lay flat on the floor and pull your knees gently to your chest. If it hurts too badly, STOP! I’ll talk to Meg about some other exercises when I see her later today.

  5. # Maryon 15 Apr 2004 at 9:11 am

    Sorry to hear about your back giving out. Do that exercise mentioned above and alternate between applying heat and ice. It’s helped me quite a bit over the years, for my back isn’t the greatest.

  6. # Kathleenon 15 Apr 2004 at 9:33 am

    Meg, however, will have a heart attack if you apply heat. 😉 Just ice. I’ll try try try to remember to ask her for advice for your poor back.

  7. # Amberon 15 Apr 2004 at 11:07 am

    I know I shouldn’t laugh, but I had an image of a Suzy/Keith Richards lady all bent over in the plastic surgeon’s office screaming “FIX ME!”.

    I’m sorry about your back :(. That totally sucks and I hope you’re able to get some relief soon!

  8. # Suzyon 16 Apr 2004 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks, guys – I’m all better now.

    Amber: don’t laugh – that’s probably *exactly* what will happen!

  9. # Camiloon 17 Apr 2004 at 8:52 am

    I am waiting for that magic pill that will cure everything and make me 21 again.
    It will surely cost 50,000 but I wil buy it!!

  10. # Karanon 17 Apr 2004 at 9:35 am

    Oy…I know your pain. Welcome back!

  11. # Pascale Soleilon 20 Apr 2004 at 1:07 pm

    I, too, worry about that “Dorian Gray” moment… I suspect it’ll happen the day I turn 50 (frighteningly, not that far off).

    People who now say, “Wow, you don’t look a day over 35!” will avert their eyes in pity.