This morning I had an appointment with a physiotherapist.
I thought about cancelling, as I had a lot planned for today, but decided it was better to go. I have even more plans for the rest of this year, and I need to be able to walk without pain as much as possible.
I'm glad I went; 20 minutes of focused massage felt so good. I explaind the my lower back was very painful now but because that wasn't on her chart for me I had to see the doctor, next time she can work on my lower back as well. I got a stronger painkiller from the doctor, which has really helped but has made me really unfocused. I don't feel confident enough to cook this evening, so I've asked Hannah to do dinner. Very simple dinner: udon with meat and vegetable stir-fry topping. All she has to do is stir-fry the vegetables and meat; as people come home, they can make their own udon. It took a few minutes to explain it. I would start by saying, "You have to...." then not know what I want to say next. Hannah would ask, "What?" I would just look at her. I know it's just the change in medicine, but it's so annoying to be this unfocused. Hopefully this will only be a few days, then my body gets used to it!
After the doctors, I asked David to take me shopping. Just for a few basic things, but it cost a lot.
The store I went to is a discount store, selling groceries, over-the-counter medicines, and basic household goods.
The photo shows the total on the self-checkout cart I was using. Above the red buttons on the right-hand side is how many items are in my basket; the left-hand side shows the total.
4,449 yen for 12 items. That's about £22.
There's nothing luxurious in there; the most expensive thing was laundry soap, about 1,000 yen, £5. No meat or fish, a few vegetables and bananas. I was shocked that they have gone up in the past week, from 138 yen, 70p to 159 yen, 80p, in one week.
I was going to buy some pears; they are in season now, but they would have cost 600yen (£3) for four.
Fruit and vegetables are getting more and more expensive. I joke that I just say hello to the produce as it's too expensive to bring home.
I'm still working on my Etsy shop, but I'm losing hope; one sale in 4 months isn't what I thought would happen. I was hoping for a few a day.
I'm asking a big favour here, could you go to my Etsy shop and click on the follow button, a few followers and just people looking around would help to get my shop noticed.
Thank you!
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