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He Wants to Ride It All the Time

He climbed on it. Again. He wants to ride it All. The. Time. While I despair. Steroid withdrawal has transformed me into a chronically fatigued version of Cruella Deville. Unspeakable thoughts stream from both mouth and fingers. If I'm not pimping books, I'm most likely ANGRY and in bed. He wants to ride it anyway.

He climbed on it. Again. He wants to ride it All. The. Time.

While I despair. Steroid withdrawal has transformed me into a chronically fatigued version of Cruella Deville. Unspeakable thoughts stream from both mouth and fingers. If I’m not pimping books, I’m most likely ANGRY and in bed.

He wants to ride it anyway.

Bitchy thoughts diatribes don’t deter him. No shower for three days, because it’s too much freaking effort? He doesn’t care. When I draw the curtains, light candles and cocoon, he takes it as an invitation. To ride. And RIDE. AND RIDE.

I try to sleep through it. Because really, what else can I do? He’s oblivious. Determined even. He pumps and thrashes, brakes and grinds whatever my precarious state of mind.

Will MTM ever tire of his bike, now that he’s cleared to ride? I may never stop worrying, but I sure do hope I can find myself in the brain-fogged haze and exhaustion prednisone left in its wake.

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It’s criminal to complain about how I feel, given that I’m blessed with overall good health. I wasn’t prepared for the steroid aftermath. I’ve always been hormonally challenged. I should’ve known taking a drug that screws with my hormones would Cruella me. 

Still.

I’m not accustomed to almost constant super-charged PMS……….Which is what this feels like……….Don’t worry about me………..But please send your kind thoughts and well wishes to poor MTM. No wonder he wants to ride it all the time.

And speaking of TIRED………

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I’m in Chicago from 10 – 13 March. Three appearances only. Penny O’Neill gets my remaining time. She’s putting me up for the duration. I’m energized at the thought of giving her a hug.

If you’re in the Chicago area,
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March 12. 6:30 – 7:30pm.

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19 Comments

  1. MTM is riding more and more, as you go more and more Cruella. Coincidence? I think not. 🙂

    Please send him my well wishes!

    Have a wonderful time in Chicago – and sell LOTS OF BOOKS! xoxo

    1. Author

      I sure do hope I won’t have to carry them back home……..I’m having a blast with Penny. Just not getting down to the computer. I love these days where I barely touch it.

  2. Gosh, I hope you get past the Cruella stage soon. Perhaps you need to go for a really long walk? 😉 How’s your dad? Everything go okay?

    1. Author

      I do need to get more exercise, Mary. I’m struggling with how to work it in…..and I know that’s an excuse. But I was up at 4am this morning, and I haven’t stopped until now. No real time to do anything. I hope rushing through the airport lugging suitcases counted for something.

  3. Hang in there….BOTH of you!

  4. Just don’t start wearing a Dalmatian coat. That would send the wrong message.

  5. Feel better.!! And it’s good news MTM is riding again 🙂

    1. Author

      It is, but I worry myself silly the whole time he’s out there……

  6. Aww! Penny will make you feel better, I just know! How special for you both. And I’m so sorry that your hormones are in the blender…only you can turn misery into a funny diatribe. MTM must be in heaven with his return to the ride…and I think it was well-timed for you to get on the road in another way. I hope you’ll be energized by the trip to Chicago…but do take a shower!

    1. Author

      Penny and I talked about you a while today, Debra. All good. I hope you felt good vibes.

  7. I hope that you feel well rested soon and that the trip to Chicago sets you right. As for your husband and his love affair with his bike, well– crazy gotta do what crazy gotta do! Safe travels to you both.

    1. Author

      I love Chicago, and I’m enjoying my time with Penny and her family. AND her friends. She put together a brunch this morning, and everyone lingered and lingered. Always my favorite kind of party.

  8. I hope your foggy head clears soon and you feel better. 🙁

  9. I hope you feel better soon, that does sound pretty awful.

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