Wednesday 26 April 2017

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 412

I've shuffled stuff around to accommodate the business 'books' and two paper pads that I picked up in the pound shop last week. I was with my sister. She made me. Steph now lives in Eagle, Idaho - anyone nearby that she and I can visit when I get there in June?
I've had a week, Steph came home to help support our other sister in her bereavement. It was a bittersweet time for the three of us. So you understand why I didn't get to any desk visiting last week. This week is far more likely, after lunch! I'm off to another medical appointment this morning. If we are friends on Facebook, you cant have missed my current status - am facially swollen gentle reader, from some sort of infection. It's not pretty and I've had enough of it, so this morning I plan to be a slightly impatient patient!  Don't wait for me though, show some of your awesome spaces will you? I really need the distraction!

40 comments:

Helen said...

your desk is enjoying some sunshine... hope we get some today, it's freezing right now. Shame your sister's visit was for such a sad reason, but good that you could all get together. Hope the visit re the eye goes well and they sort you out without keeping you in!!

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Hope the appt this morning helps sort it out. Great to chat yesterday 💖💖💖 Please can you delete my number 4 link? I called myself Jan instead of LLJ in the linky list... no one will know who I am!!
Xxxx

buterfliecrafter said...

you do not need to apologize, life happens and we all know that and understand that even without you explaining or justifying yourself. i already have my fingers crossed, wo now even some more for your appointment this afternoon, Vicky

Neet said...

This has been a week for you - as you say bittersweet with the sisters and now the eye which looks so painful. Good luck and stand your ground this morning with the medics!
Just think of June what a lovely trip you will have.
Hugs, Neet xx 7

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi Julia, I didn't realise you were on facebook, will have to try and find you. I've not been using it much until recently so not very good on it yet. I di hope things pick up for you soon. Take care and happy woyww, Angela x8x

Annie said...

What a lot if life challenges you're having at the mo my friend. I'm sure you've had your share now so it time for your face to improve quickly and for you to be able to chill out and enjoy life. Sending you lots of get well soon hugs.
Annie x

Lynn Holland said...

Do you know what Julia you are a star, you keep us all together no matter what life throws at you.
I hope the doctor person sorts you out today. I'll see if I can find you on Facebook and say hello over their. I had a mad burst on It yesterday with a few postings and then I might not go on it for ages. I prefer Instagram, nice pics and no rubbish haha.
Back to the VAT this morning but am treating a friend to the matinee of Ghost at the Lowry this afternoon
Lynn xx

lilian said...

Julia I have trouble with my link every time i try to post on WOYWDW and just cannot find out why, The link I pasted in there again does to work so will you please delete me and I will try again later,

Thank you

Lilian B

Sue said...

Hi Julia, I have a couple of those pads from Poundland.

Hope your appointment goes well and they can sort out the infection. Sending heaps of positive healing thoughts.

HappyWOYWW
Sue #11

Anne said...

hello Julia. So sorry to read that life is not being very kind to you and yours at the moment. I do hope that you get your eye sorted . Anne x #14

Sarah Brennan said...

Hope the visit with the dentist solves the 'face' problem. Certainly a bittersweet visit from your sister. Hope the desks help! Sarah #15

Diana Taylor said...

Sorry to hear you are suffering with an infection - it must be horribly painful and I hope you get it sorted out quickly. What a time you are having lately, sending hugs and positive thoughts your way,
Diana xx #16

Sarah Brennan said...

Well I certainly got the wrong end of the stick about your face having visited other blogs. Hope the eye is better soon and the swelling reduced. Sarah #15

lisa said...

Hope they can sort our poor eye out, Julia. You are in the wars. It looks very sore. You are amazing the way you keep us deskers together each week, regardless of what is happening at Julia Towers. Take care of yourself and hope you can manage to enjoy a bit of that lovely sunshine bathing your desk.
Hugs Lisax #17

Christine said...

Wow! You're having it tough at the mo .... hope the doc can give you something to help your infection .... thinking of you.
This meet up is a wonderful place to learn - I didn't know Poundland sold craft stuff .... just happens I'm going into Solihull with Little Soldier today so I mmaayy pop in and have a look!
Take care, thinking of you with love and prayers
Christine #19

Elizabeth said...

Well you are quite busy with all things. Having a good time with sisters is special, I think.
I hope you will be better soon... have a good time.
Hartelijke groeten van mij. Elizabeth

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Oh dear Julia feeling for you... sorry re infection and pray it is resolved ASAP. Nowhere near Idaho sadly, I would love to meet up with you...sorry, too, for the sadness of you three girls getting together. Been through that lately and it really is bittersweet.
Great looking designer pad stacks too...
..and happy WOYWW... made it two week's in row must be a record!
Shaz in Oz.x #20?

{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

Fiona@Staring at the Sea said...

Sometimes being an impatient patient is a necessary measure. Hoping for good results soon.

sandra de said...

Sorry to hear you have been unwell. Hope things improve and you get back to your desk. Looks like a great collection of papers and sad time for your family.
sandra de @22

shazsilverwolf said...

Naughty enabler you! I try to be very good when I see paper pads- having enough already for a few lifetimes. I like that die I can see, I've looked at it a few times, I know sooner or later I'll give in, lol. Hope you get some help with that infection, you must be feeling really awful by now. Love & hugs, Shaz #1 XxXx

BJ said...

I do hope the doctor gets you sorted today. Hugs BJ#23

Anonymous said...

Happy WOYWW. Hope your doctor can offer some help with your eye later. I had something similar after the horrible flu, and it was very unpleasant. Eye drops became my best friend! Ali x #25

Kyla said...

Not been the best of times for you recently. Hope things improve.
Kyla #26

misteejay said...

Hope your appointment goes well and that you get things sorted.
The desk looks fab in the sunshine.
Toni xx

Shoshi said...

So sorry to hear about your face, Julia, and I hope they can sort you out OK. It must be very uncomfortable for you. Also, very sorry to hear about your sister's bereavement, and I am sure you are a great comfort to her. I am glad you are able to do some stuff to take your mind off things a bit - your desk looks industrious as always!

Don't worry about not visiting - you have other things to think about!

Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #27

Sharon said...

Hope your infection gets better soon!

I hope you take an extra suitcase for your trip in June. I bet you're find some lovely goodies to bring back with you.

Happy WOYWW
Sharon K #28

Lynnecrafts said...

Sorry you're having a rough time, Julia, I hope your infection gets sorted quickly. Thansk for keeping this going, despite everything, Lynne #30

Bubbles said...

We had a lot of bereavements in the family a couple of years ago - it got to the point where we would say to each other "see you at the next one" - we are the sort of family who make jokes even in situations like those - ESPECIALLY in situations like those. It keeps us strong and together.
Your desk looks very tidy today... too tidy?
Oh, and I do believe I have those paper pads too lol

Hope your Wednesday proves to be productive - and try to not to be too much of an impatient patient :)

Bubbles #32

Lindart said...

I am so sorry for your family's loss. And for your infection, ouch! I hope that gets sorted today and you can enjoy your desk hopping! Lindart #34

Stacy Sheldon said...

I am so sorry to read of your families loss Julia, (and Oregon is the state to the west of Idaho) but, I am not familiar with where that city is off the top of my head, I know its a 9 something hour drive from where I live to Boise Idaho? ( so, its not really "close" )

I love how the light is streaming through your windows in this shot too!
~Stacy #35

Sharon Madson said...

OH, I am sorry for your loss. I am glad your sis was able to come home and give support to you all. I also am trying to figure out why my face is swollen. I have not eyelids or eyelashes because of swelling. We think it was BP meds doctor started me on. So, now he took me off and I am on allergy pills. hmm. I hope you find out what is going on with you. I am in USA, but quite a ways from Idaho! (I mean days away, driving.) Wish I could meet you, though! #35

Kathryn Frantz said...

Julia, I have been following WOYWW for a couple years now but have been "blog impaired".

I used to live in Idaho and work in Idaho. I know right where Eagle Idaho is!! I have been through there many times.

My job had transferred me to North Idaho. We moved just across the border to Clarkston, Washington, where I still live. I am retired now.

I read about your visit to your sisters in June. I could come to visit and meet you. I would love too! I am about a 4-5 hour drive away, but that is a short distance considering your little jaunt to Idaho. I am busy June 2, 3 & 4th but free after that. I would love to come over.

Kim said...

I hope you had luck with your Dr., and he'll be able to kick that infection. I'm also sorry to hear about your Sister's loss. Take care.
-K

Robyn said...

I do hope the medical folks can give you some relief. I wish Asheville, NC was closer to Idaho- almost as far as where you are now!
some day....
Blessings, Robyn

April said...

I am so sorry about the loss your sister suffered. It's nice that you and your other sister were there for her.
April #28

Shoshi said...

Thanks for your visit, Julia, and I hope today finds you feeling a bit better. Thank you for your kind words about my desk - I think it's messy when I can't find a square inch to work in! I got the little rack for my tapes years ago - can't remember which craft site - you can get several and stack them if you want.

Shoshi

craftyani said...

Your desk looks in a lovely position. When I was in UK I was in all the Pound shops looking for craft supplies. Sorry you have had a tough time recently, we all put off going to the doctors when we are ill. haha. Looked on facebook but couldn't find you. this is my facebook link if you want to accept me as a friend.
www.facebook.com/ana.marshall.18?ref=bookmarks

Looking forward to joining in the ATC's never done it before.
Anickoana #3

Elizabeth said...

Couldn't join in this week, Julia, but just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your sister's loss. I also hope that your impatience has paid off and your face isn't so swollen now. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

Cara said...

So sorry that you and your family are suffering at the moment. Sending love and healing hugs. Cara x

Marit said...

I do hope your eye is much better now Julia, I saw the photo on facebook... eeck! Thanks for visiting my blog earlier - I had a lot of appointments last week so I am very late with paying a visit back... hope you had a lovely weekend! Hug from Holland, Marit #16