Mixed bag

Having time off work: fun. Recovering from general anaesthetic: not fun. Recuperating at parents' house: fun. Not being about to walk: not fun. Re-runs of Scrubs every day at 11am: fun. All other daytime TV: scary. Having time to relax for the first time in a year: fun (and relaxing). Not being able to get comfortable in bed because of recently-operated-on ankle: not fun. Pain, in general: not fun. Paracetamol and codeine: fun. Reading time: fun. Forgetting to take a decent book: bummer. No one knowing what to buy me for Xmas because I'm apparently "difficult": not fun. Using mum's credit card to order my own presents online: fun. Most things I actually want costing too much: not fun. Inability to leave the house unaided to go and buy C's b/day pressie: regrettable. Hobbling: not fun. Carring a walking stick: surprisingly useful for any number of non-walking-related things. Bathroom renovations: progressing steadily. Portaloo in the back yard: starting to get a little on-the-nose. Cup of tea: beckoning. Kettle: me, going to put it on now.