Tears and rage are useless pastimes. Nothing is happening except self abuse. I let go wanting what I no longer have. And I also figured out when I can do things. You know. Stuff that must be done.
I'm good from breakfast to lunch. That's when I weave or keep doctor appointments. I'm OK from lunch till supper. I weave some more, do something that interests me, read a book. After supper I watch some Netflix, see if my fingers will knit, write a blog, read blogs.
Last night I was busy until after supper, when I set out to put up a second page on my web page. That was a disaster. Like I said, I made such a mess of the job I just closed down the web page, hoping for that old salvation of not saving the work to get me back to square one the next day. Where the Towels Live did not happen yesterday, at least not on my web page.
And so I started after lunch, following the directions a line at a time. That's always the solution. Pictures are up. Still a glitch; the link to Where the Towels Live at the top of the page does not work, but will later on. The link at the bottom is live and good, so go for it.
I hope they are all there, though I know I didn't post all of multiples I received. They are up fairly alphabetically; that's how my computer saved the pictures. If you want something changed on yours, let me know. I can do it now.
If you want your towel(s) posted, send me the picture. Kelly opened her package and sent me a picture:
Computer work can be frustrating..and yet it is supposed to be easy!
ReplyDeleteI will send you a photo when I have them up. They are beautiful and such wonderful quality. I frustrate easily although I know it's not logical. I'm better than I used to be and calmer about the big things than I am about the small ones. Go figure!
ReplyDeleteIt's a sign of great strength to accept what is possible and work with it. It's probably something we all need to do better at.
ReplyDeleteYou deal with frustration very wisely. Much more wisely than I do, I'm afraid, especially when it comes to technology. That can put me in a right tizzy, as they say. So now I have an IT guy that I hire when needed.
ReplyDeleteYou can teach us all so much in your acceptance and understanding of your injuries and health. It is far too easy for our emotions to stand in the way of our moving forward. Your strength, wisdom and perseverance have carried you forward!
ReplyDeleteI find I am avoiding frustration. I anticipate it and don't engage. For instance I have my new Wifi in a box in the hall but I am going to wait for Grandgirl to sort it out for me. I just know it would have me in tears or howling at the moon.
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Your towels get around.
ReplyDeleteYour website looks absolutely lovely with all the photos from around the world! Brilliant! Re feeling frustrated: the end of our financial year in Australia has caused massive chaos with my superannuation fund and payments are failing to happen. I have bills to pay which are piling up. They are not answering the phone. I will try to take your advice, but I am still full of *rage* at the situation.
ReplyDeleteLove the Where the Towels Are page. So much. World wide.
ReplyDeleteSadly, despite knowing the pointlessness I spend too much time in frustration, rage and tears. My brain and my body are cahooting and refuse to play nicely. And politics...
I generally "accept things just as they are because they are already here." My focus is to appreciate the limitless qualities of life. There is much to be done and I'd rather work toward something where I can make a difference. You seem to be doing much the same. Sometimes computers seem to have a mind of their own. I reboot often and magically there is a fix.
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ReplyDeleteAcceptance. A big part of the happy equation. Wrangling tech takes determination and that you have buckets of!!! YAM xx
I guess I started following you after the brain injury. They know lots about brain injuries today but not how to fix them.
ReplyDeleteYou have gained wisdom and learned to accept what you can and cannot do. I aim to do that as I age and face my limitations.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you a new picture to replace one I sent last year, but not until I get one of them out of the laundry room.
ReplyDeleteI found that both links top and bottom to 'where the towels live' worked fine. And love that idea... may have to adopt it and send out dozens of cheeky chickens so I can have a 'where the chickens live' site... so cute! And difficult to imagine that you have a brain injury, you seem to do very well.
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of where the towels went. Great fun to see the territory they cover.
ReplyDeleteRecovery from brain injury is long frustrating and puzzling. You've earned your current ability to handle life.
I also find it frustrating when the computer won't behave as I think kit ought to. Usually the problem is me, of course. It often comes down to give up and try again tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteYou're better with frustration than I am.
ReplyDeletebetween breakfast and lunch is my 'get 'er done' time. also between 3 and 6 on some days. I gotta say if this is you with less of your brain you must have had some excess. a guy told me one time in a joking manner that our brains dump 50,000 old brain cells a day so when he can't remember something he claims that piece of information was in yesterday's brain dump. I need to attend to my website but my available time is being spent elsewhere right now.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got thing under control. Personally I think computers, etc are magic. Maybe you just need a wand!
ReplyDeleteThe website looks wonderful---I totally love seeing where others towels live (and the girlettes were thrilled to see themselves!).
ReplyDeleteLuckily the final web result doesn't reflect the frustrations we feel!
I love my towels. I like the web site too.
ReplyDeleteI am very fond of you, dear Joanne. I think of you every time I use one of your beautiful tea towels. I am so glad that you are finding some sort of acceptance about the turns your life has taken. I need to do the same, and will try to take a leaf out of your book.
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DeleteYour attitude about body changes you’ve faced is excellent. Adapting to life as a senior is a big part of enjoying life as it is at this age. We don’t have a choice. May as well make the most of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the frustration you are feeling sometimes after that brain injury. I am really impressed with how you carry on so beautifully.
ReplyDelete"Old age ain't for sissies" as they say! Keep on keepin' on.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing to be able to approach the changes in your life so practically. I admire you greatly. You'll never throw in the towel.
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying the towels we got from you. Looking at my hand, I can sympathize with your knowledge of what you lost and then making the best of what is left.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got everything up and running again (more or less). And I do agree, tears and rage are useless pastimes. Just deal with the situation!
ReplyDeleteI adore you, Joanne, and your example gives me strength in a sometime very rough period. Thank you, my friend - also for your wit and dry humour when you comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I wrote down the gist of Zen into my notebook: "Get up and do it."
You are such an inspiration and a source of wise advise for living. Thank you, Joanne.
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