Dear David,
I haven't taken many photos yet- been inspired but still feeling 'meh'. I worked for a couple of hours today on my day off- we are serving so many customers now that we need so much more mise-en-plus doing. I made over a litre of guacamole! I told Michaeli that it had better last through tomorrow!
This is a photo of my school friend Alex and I at Aphrodite's Rocks (Petra tou Romiou) the day after you returned to England. We've known each other 22 years now- met in secondary school and kept in touch. Alex is a mum to two gorgeous kids (Rio Jade and Hayden) and regularly has 'me' time away from them.
This photo was taken at the Beach Party at Riccos' beach in Yeroskipou. I took it in Night mode which is why its a bit wobbly but it shows the fire twirler that was there, the moon, the reflection of the moon on the sea and even the little lights on Moulia Rocks. It was a good night- the music was fantastic and the crowd was great. Busy but buzzing. I can't wait for the next one!
I had a pizza for tea and will get ready and go out in a short while. I'm not staying out late tonight as I have to be in work at 1pm. The hotel is fully booked as tomorrow is Assumption Day (something religious anyway) and the villas are busy so I am sure the pub is going to be packed all this weekend. Its hot here again, I have the fan on me as there is only a slight breeze. The cat is whingeing- I brushed her earlier and got four handfuls of fur out of her before she started complaining- I think I got all the dead fur out anyway and it might stop her throwing up furballs on our bed! I give her cuddles, but she misses company when I am not here, she's too used to having someone around all day!
You haven't texted me yet to say that you are back from your day out with your mum and sister. Or maybe you are back but resting before tea. Whichever I shall ring you when I get back from being out.
I love you and miss you,
With Love From Cyprus
Kathryn xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
He's in England and I'm here in Cyprus.....
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HI there
Just a quick update to let you know that I am now back online after having to get my computer re-built- but at least its now running XP and its FASTER than 2000 Professional although I still get the weird problem with the BBC website (videos on there are using Flash player and it causes Firefox to freeze- and watching videos' on YouTube is still a no-no)
I miss you David- I hope that you are able to talk properly to the specialist tomorrow. Its been a long wait for this- but it will be what you need.
I have to go get some sleep now- its gone 2am and I have been downloading Firefox and getting the monitor working better- forgot it has an auto- adjust button!
Lots of love from Cyprus
Me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Just a quick note- I bought a sound card for the computer so I could Skype David while he is away... then I spoke to David on the phone and asked him why the videos on YouTube weren't working properly- try updating the driver says he.
So, I go off to nvidia, notice that I am running version 77 and should be on version 99... and leave the computer to update itself. And now I have the permanent blue screen of death and the damned thing won't even start in safe mode! I think there is a conflict between the driver for the graphics card and the one for the monitor- but what it does mean, is that I have to take the computer to the repair shop and probably get everything reinstalled all over again.
*wah!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
I had a lovely morning on the beach- had a lie in then scootered down to St George's beach as it is good to swim there, sat in the sun and had a splash. Lovely- and my tan is coming along very nicely!
I am posting from the internet cafe- still have a few minutes before I have to leave for work.
Yesterday was busy at work- 175 plates left the kitchen- and there were 5 of us- four in the hot kitchen and me in the cold. Don't know why they call it a cold kitchen when the damned air con doesn't work!
Kitty cut her thumb really badly- I had to try and mop it up as we had orders in the hot kitchen and I had to get help as I could see she needed stitches. She was taken to hospital and ended up having 5 stitches in her thumb! Ouchy!
Will be out cleaning tomorrow- have to do Jim's place as I haven't been there for nearly two weeks then hopefully I will be finding out about another one off clean. I need to get a car sorted out soon as I have the opportunity for more cleaning jobs.....
Will have to go and get the staff bus- speak to you all as soon as I can- hopefully I can get the PC fixed Tuesday morning.
Lots and lots of love from Cyprus
Me xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello my love!
I miss you so much! My brain's still slow - I stare out the window and drool! I told you that on this coming Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm I'm to have another CT Scan. I wonder when I will see the stroke specialist.
It's quiet here - lush green cos of all the rain we have been having. The garden looks like a jungle with sunflower plants over 8 feet!! I expect to hear the roar of a tiger, the shrill trumpet of an elephant - Tom and Jo cut down a big tree that was growing in their neigbors garden.
This is all for now my love!
Wishing you every joy and happiness
Love You!
David xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Morning world!
Just spoke to David at Jo's house. His mobile phone was turned off. Apparently he is playing a flying game on the Wii and they are waiting for some batteries to charge so he can have a go at the Wii Fit to help his balance.
The doctor should be phoning him this morning with details of the trip to the specialist who will be in Canterbury so less worries over travelling. He is also going to be referred to a speech therapist- but there isn't much wrong with his speech thats not caused by tiredness and fine-motor muscle loss.
David was yawning down the phone at me- they will stay in and wait for the phonecall then toddle down the road for a walk. It must be hard for Jo to see her Dad like this but what choice did we have? Its all so difficult....
I woke up at half past nine to the cat whingeing for breakfast and head-butting me and trying to bite me. So, I fell back asleep and woke up at half past ten and now have one of those weird slept-too-much headaches! Going to try and get something usefel done this morning- might not though ha ha.
Until later!
From Cyprus With Love,
K xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well, David had his first visit to the GP today and managed to register there. He will be seeing a stroke specialist shortly- should hear in a week to ten days and has to have more scans but it seems like that is routine. So, again, its just wait and see. I'm sure they will check his blood too to make sure that the drugs are doing what they should.
Today was fairly busy at work- 137 plates left the kitchen today. Chef gave us a hand to get everything done- nothing left late which is always a good thing.
I'm in a weird state of in-between-ness at the moment. I don't want to go out in the mornings- but I don't want to stay in. I don't want to come home after work, but I don't want to stay out. I don't want to sleep alone in the big bed- but get too tired not too and over sleep. What to do? I shall have to start getting different routines going- force myself to get up early and do something with my mornings. I will be brave and go out on Friday night- down to the pub to see David East (Keith) and spend some time with friends. Be strong and stay positive!
I worry about Jo having to deal with her dad- she doesn't know what its like yet. David gets so tired, I hope he adjusts to the atmosphere and weather there and starts improving again like he was over here.
I found Sue (fairyhare) and Kyle (Sue's son) and David from the moot on Facebook. *sigh* I miss some people from the Uk so much!
I shall leave it at that for now- will try and get up early tomorrow and get some stuff ready for the post when I get paid- other things earmarked for pay day include a sound card for the computer so I can try and Skype David and save on the phonebills!
Night night world!
With love from Cyprus
K xxxxxxxx
Hello my love,
I am missing you so much! I feel so alone and depressed. I want to cry.
I don't know how to fill the forms in. I just don't know. I want to hold
you in my arms.
Well here today, I've been sleeping a lot. My head aches - just been
sleeping and waking up for meals - I had a bath and a shave this
morning - up at 7 am - I don't know what benefits I shall get - all
rather complicated may be the doctor tomorrow will be more helpful.
All the hotels seem to be booked up. Mum wants to come down for a week,
I see them staying somewhere far away. Rosalind wants to come down by
train - it's managing all the suitcases - Mum prefers to come by car.
She will not let me ask your Mum to go get them - it will cost 100
pounds here and back again by car - a lot of money.
My head's adrift - as to what you do with the letter from the Ports
Authority send it to the lawyers. Buggered if I know what it says - all
Greek to me!!
Chat to you later my one and only
David xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx