The bright side

elizabeth01

Morning all, I have been mostly bedbound with a broken ankle for just over 3 weeks now. Another 5 for the cast to come off. This was really getting to me but as the title suggests I am trying to look on the bright side. I have made myself a plan of small goals I want to achieve, like finishing crocheting my first scarf, and doing some studying before classes start in September. How is everyone doing? What is one thing that makes life brighter for you?

SueHeath

Morning @elizabeth01 sorry to hear about your ankle, good that your looking on the bright side.
Couple of things make my life brighter - seeing my lovely grandchild for one and my love of gardening is another.

Oxonlady

Hi @Elizabeth01, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
I've been confined to my bedroom for well over a year due to illness. What keeps me going is YouTube! I listen to all different types of music, meditations, prayers, psalms etc. I've also watched old films and music videos. It's brilliant!
I also buy various puzzle magazines so as to keep my brain exercised with Sudokus, Crosswords etc.
I also write short stories and do research for my Art Project, though I haven't been able to work on my canvasses since last November. Hopefully I will, once regain normal movement in my arms. 
Enjoy the small tasks you have set yourself! 

elizabeth01

Thank you @SueHeath. 

Beautiful weather for gardening here today.

elizabeth01

Oxonlady said:

Hi @Elizabeth01, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
I've been confined to my bedroom for well over a year due to illness. What keeps me going is YouTube! I listen to all different types of music, meditations, prayers, psalms etc. I've also watched old films and music videos. It's brilliant!
I also buy various puzzle magazines so as to keep my brain exercised with Sudokus, Crosswords etc.
I also write short stories and do research for my Art Project, though I haven't been able to work on my canvasses since last November. Hopefully I will, once regain normal movement in my arms. 
Enjoy the small tasks you have set yourself! 

That's great, I'm so glad you've found something that keeps you going. I really enjoy meditation. What kind of short stories do you write?

Karen7788

Hi @Elizabeth1, the time will soon pass by achieving the goals that you’ve set, it’s helpful to look on the bright side.
My family make everything brighter for me, they always seem to know the right thing to do or say. 

I was isolating in my bedroom last week because of being unwell with Covid, I read lots of history books. 

leeCal

@elizabeth01 Get well soon.


i like to look on the bright side too. I try to remember that how I see life is very much a projection of my own mind. It’s a good thing because it means I can change the meaning to things as they happen if I choose to.

Sandy_123

Hi @Elizabeth1 you can also natter to us lot lol.

elizabeth01

Biblioklept said:

elizabeth01 said:

Morning all, I have been mostly bedbound with a broken ankle for just over 3 weeks now. Another 5 for the cast to come off. This was really getting to me but as the title suggests I am trying to look on the bright side. I have made myself a plan of small goals I want to achieve, like finishing crocheting my first scarf, and doing some studying before classes start in September. How is everyone doing? What is one thing that makes life brighter for you?

What are you studying? 

For me I quite like getting through a box set on TV or listening to music makes the day brighter.

I'm studying Psychology, with a specialism in Child Psychology. It's so fascinating. 

Do you have any box set recommendations? 

elizabeth01

leeCal said:

@elizabeth01 Get well soon.


i like to look on the bright side too. I try to remember that how I see life is very much a projection of my own mind. It’s a good thing because it means I can change the meaning to things as they happen if I choose to.

Thank you. That is a very powerful way to think, and I think the same, somedays are harder than others yet the sun rises and I get to see nature out of my window. In a world with roses, trees, and animals how could I ever not be blessed. 

elizabeth01

Sandy_123 said:

Hi @Elizabeth1 you can also natter to us lot lol.

Love nattering to you all! Hope you're having a good day. 

L_Volunteer

How are you doing at the moment @elizabeth01? It has been a little while since you last posted on this thread now.

If we can do anything to support you, or if you want to natter about anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are all here for you and love nattering with you 

elizabeth01

L_Volunteer said:

How are you doing at the moment @elizabeth01? It has been a little while since you last posted on this thread now.

If we can do anything to support you, or if you want to natter about anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are all here for you and love nattering with you 

Hi sorry I haven't been well so unable to get online as much. I am doing as okay as can be, thank you for checking in and for your kind words. I hope you're okay also. 

SueHeath

Afternoon @Elizabeth1 i'm so sorry to hear you havn't been well.
Hows your foot healing ?

L_Volunteer

Please don't apologise @elizabeth01. The most important thing is that you are taking care of yourself and feel able to reach out to us if you wish to.

It is positive to hear you are doing as okay as can be. Though I am hearing that means you are not completely okay.

If you would like to talk through anything further with us please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you, even if that just means listening to you 

SBSpIMuleX

what cheers me up or keeps me going the most apart from the most amazing boss at the scope store i volunteer in is my love of comedy and making others laugh, (i have 4 shelfs of comedy dvds and cds), my music collection and my model railway

Tori_Scope

What are some of your favourite comedy DVDs @SBSpIMuleX?