STILL MORE ITALIAN PICS

You may notice a certain melancholy feeling to the pictures I've chosen to share in this posting. The sober faced door knocker, the mournful figure from MichelAngelo's DeMedici tomb, and the deteriorating Tuscan door all reflect my current mood. I'm wallowing in self-pity and feeling very tragic. I got some frustrating news today and am not taking it with even a grain of maturity or equanimity. I went to the hand surgeon this morning, expecting to get the two pins in my thumb removed, ready to start moving my thumb, eager to become two-handed. Alas (insert dramatic sigh here), only one pin was removed. It seems that the other pin has migrated towards parts it should have stayed away from and must be removed surgically so that it does not cause nerve damage. This is to be scheduled next Tuesday (OK, I'm reassured it's very minor surgery compared to what I had 10 weeks ago, but it's still surgery and I'm stamping my feet in frustration and making ugly faces at the prospect).

I still get to go to Art Unraveled. I still expect to get full use of my thumb back, just not as soon as I had hoped (I don't like delayed gratification; I think immediate gratification takes too long); and all this is really only an inconvenience. I know this, but that doesn't stop me from feeling very sorry for myself. Oh well, ignore my character flaws and self-indulgence and enjoy the photos.

Comments

[Darya]

I am running behind, but I feel your pain, Joanne! I am going to have to have the right hand done, and am hoping and praying it will wait a while - although I think I'm gonna be pushing it to wait until March. I still have a tiny bit of numbness in my left hand, but very minor pain. So it was worth it. (It's been 14 months since it was done.)
I'm thinking about you today!

[Maija Lepore]

Feel sorry for yourself- the situation sucks!

[tracey]

the door is my favorite photo. I can't wait to catch up on your blog and read everything. I am so upset about your second surgery! *hug* You pout all you want!

[Karen Owen]

Melancholy or not, the photos are terrific. Especially love the last one of the door. About your thumb, I'd be upset too. It's just awful after all you've already been through.

Karen

[Kari McKnight-Holbrook]

Oh-poor girl! I wanna go smack your surgeon for you! I know the aggrivation of one handedness! I am praying for a fast recovery, and good happy thoughts for you! (I can't imagine all the fabulous art you are going to bombard the world with once you are "unleashed" to be able to be 2 handed again! Your head must hurt from storing up the idear's!

[shirley]

hang in there, Joanne! I can't imagine how frustrating that is for you, but hopefully the recovery time will zoom by.
shirley

[Christy Grant]

What wonderful pictures you took. Isn't it refreshing to see places totally different from home? The door knocker is way cool.

I'm sorry for your news. I hope it will be a quick deal, over and done with and you will surprise the doctors by your astounding recovery.

[Kathy McElroy]

Sorry about your setback. Hang in there and take good care of yourself. Don't over-do. Spend some relaxing time to heal. I'm enjoying your photo's.

[Andi Hinkle]

Joanne..I don't blame you for feeling sorry for yourself! Enough is enough!! Hopefully, this surgery will have a much shorter recovery time and you'll be back to normal real quick!
Maybe this is an exercise in patience? lol
Hang in there!
hugs, Andi

[kim logan]

Oh Joanne, you poor soul, just think it could be worse .......and at least you will be ok eventually..!!..Hopefully before Art Unravelled you will be back to normal.
Take it easy till then.
Kim
x

[jackie]

Bless you heart, Joanne!! I am distressed to hear this news about your hand and you have EVERY right to be frustrated/angry/upset/sad/melancholy!! If I were there I'd hold your good hand and give you a big hug!!
Your photos are beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to share them!
hugs,
jackie

[brenda bliss]

Oh Joanne..........I am so sorry that your thumb has not healed as it should have. I so understand not hearing from the Dr. what you expect to--but your healing will come in it's own good time.Have a little pity party.....you deserve it-
just remember "you're thumbody special" :)
healing hugs,
brenda bliss

[Vicki]

Joanne, melancholy or not, your pictures are beautiful. Ok, I've thrown a hissy fit and told your hand to behave itself and heal the way its suppose to!