A lazy day

The weather forecasters have advised that the weather is unseasonably warm for November.

It didn't seem that way when I looked out of the door at half past six this morning. It was absolutely pouring down and I didn't really fancy going outside.

Unfortunately I needed to be in Worcester for a check-up at the CHEC Opthalmology clinic, so I was out of the door before eight o'clock.  The drive in to Worcester was quite an experience. It is months since I have seen such a downpour. The heavy cloud meant that I was driving in half light and the sheeting rain reduced the visibility even further.   I was glad to be parked, and even more glad when I remembered that I had an umbrella in the boot of the car!

The check-up was fine. My IOPs are at acceptable levels and I will be called in, at some point in the near future, for an appointment with a Consultant. 

I returned home and pottered for the remainder of the morning.  

I have already mentioned that the weather is, allegedly, warm for this time of year.  I can report that it didn't feel that way at lunchtime.  I was really chilly and had a fire lit shortly after we had eaten.

I spent the afternoon alternating between reading, watching low quality television and taking a snooze on the sofa. I really did have a lazy day.

I did make it to this evening's Tai Chi class and had a very enjoyable session. We are, however, learning a new sequence* that has a very odd final move.  The various phases are strenuous, flowing, and rewarding to complete. However, the penultimate move is to bounce an imaginary ball with one hand whilst taking a jumping step with the opposite foot. One alternated from left to right, with each bounce and step.  It is the most bizarre movement and, for me, distracts from the meditative aspect of the whole.

Maybe I just need more practice.

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* Shibashi, set 1