Month: February 2019

At least it’s my left hand

Broken wrist with titanium plate

I’m slowly recovering, and getting used to doing more things one handed. The swelling has gone down a lot, and now the cast is pretty loose, and the inside feels like it’s made of straw, horse hair, and coarse steel wool. It itches! I have an appointment in a few days, and I think they’ll put on a new cast then, so I’ll have one that actually fits.

It doesn’t hurt nearly as bad as it did, but I still have occasional painful reminders that it’s not healed yet (I’m off the oxycodone but still taking Motrin). And I’m tired. Everything takes so much longer to do. And healing takes a lot of energy.

I’m applying for jobs. And I started taking some coding classes at Skillcrush (they gave me a discount code for unemployed people). It was hard for me to justify spending any money at all, but I think it will increase my chances of getting hired sooner.

It’s hard for me to know whether I should sleep as much as I want to (will this help me heal faster?), or should I push through the fatigue to apply for more jobs and/or work on my coursework for longer? I always feel like I can’t afford to sleep.

Life Sucks, And Then It Sucks Some More.

So you all know I’m broke, and I’ve been looking for a job while also trying to get people to buy my handmade jewelry or handspun yarn or hire me for web design.

Yesterday I took a break from all that and went for a walk. And I slipped in the slush and fell and either sprained or broke my wrist. I’ll find out which later today. Meanwhile I’m typing this with one hand. And I’m cursing the pain with every passing second.

Having the use of only one hand and being in excruciating pain makes it pretty hard to work on a website. Or write a cover letter. Or make jewelry. Or spin yarn.

Meanwhile, my bank balance keeps growing more and more negative. I need money, and I need it at a rate that outpaces the overdraft fees. (I called and got them to reverse some, but not all of the recent overdraft fees.)

Here are the ways you can help me:

• donate money to me here, now

• buy handmade jewelry I’ve already made

• buy handspun yarn I’ve already spun

• commission custom spinning with your fiber  (pay 50% up front, and the rest upon completion. I will begin work on your project when my wrist allows. The first to order is the first in the queue)

• commission a website. Contact me to tell me what you want. We’ll discuss the project and agree upon a price. You’ll pay 50% up front, and the rest upon completion. I will begin work on your project when my wrist allows. The first to order is the first in the queue.

• share this with your friends!

Thanks!