Self-Imposed Isolation

I have spent the past few days basically by myself as my husband has been on a business trip. Yesterday I didn ' t even talk on the phone all day. I did talk to my husband in the morning and the evening. I also chatted with my neighbor and her two little boys between my front steps and the street. The day before I talked to my parents, sister, neighbor, and husband on the phone. In between there I have cancelled and made doctor appointments and talked to my attorney about my disability claim. Otherwise, the TV has been on the background to provide some noise as I have stayed by myself.This is the most time I have spent by myself since in chemo where I physically did not feel well enough to do anything.I have been enjoying my time by myself. I have focused on my weaving and knitting. When you do crafts, you get into a ' zen ' mode which is similar to meditation where you get the same benefits of meditation. It has been enjoyable. I have not felt lonely (besides the cats are here to keep me on my toes).I could have called more friends and spent more time on the phone. I could have found someone to go out to lunch with if I had wanted.  But I didn ' t.I have tidied things up around the house. I have rested my knee. I made a daily excursion to the mailbox and back in through the garage to take care of things down stairs.I feel like I have spent time for myself. I didn ' t have to worry about needing to make meals. I ate when I was hungry. I fed the cats when they were hungry...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: isolation knitting quiet time Source Type: blogs