It’s always a milestone when I complete the next painting in The Adventures of Infinity and Negativa series. I truly enjoy the colorful expansion on my gallery wall. When I finish three more, I may have to move the four paintings that have nothing to do with the book. Even though there may be enough room for three rows of my paintings without their removal, I don’t want the space to be cluttered.
The completion of this painting was made possible by fracturing my ankle and being helped by my sister. Had I not fractured my ankle, I would not have taken a 2-week sick leave in order to recover from the surgery needed to correctly set my fibula. I flew my sister in for two weeks to help me out. In addition to the obvious, cooking and cleaning duties, she also facilitated my painting by setting everything up on the balcony so all I had to do was hobble out on crutches and paint. I sat down in one chair, propped my left leg in another chair and became absorbed into my painting.
I completed the sixth painting two days before my second week follow up appointment. The current X-ray showed the 6 metal screws and plate were doing the magnificent job of resetting my fibula. Before my doctor removed my stitches, I asked her if she thought that I needed a numbing agent. She said that the shot to numb my leg would be more painful that removing the stitches. Then I suggested a tequila shot instead.Once again, I was impressed that my ankle didn’t appear more disfigured. I asked how much longer I needed to use crutches. She cautioned me, saying that removing stitches has nothing to do with how long I needed to use crutches. Of course I knew that, but one can dream, right?
Tomorrow, I return to school. I went in on Saturday to get half my grades done. I have to complete the other half tomorrow before 4pm since report cards are going to be printed. I’ll be so happy to be reunited with my students even though I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me. Despite the fact that I planned nearly a month ahead of time, grades will be generated, students will need to be taught and tutored and other duties will have to be fulfilled. Nonetheless, I’ll appreciate being back in action. I look forward to incorporating more activity into my life. Thanks to the knee walker, it is easier to get around. Yet nothing takes the place of walking on my own two feet!