steepster ate my note! Or I fell asleep and someone turned off my computer for me and I lost it…. yeah, that sounds like what must’ve happened.
I’ve been stuck in bed with a trashed ankle for 6 weeks now. Fell off of JAva and got my toe caught on part of the stirrup, so as I fell, my whole body weight came down on my ankle, snapping it back. Not a single bone is broken, but I shredded the ligaments and totally dislocated the foot. Let’s just say that if I didn’t have skin, I wouldn’t have a foot right now…6 screws, 2 plates, and a couple different casts later, and I’m put back together (for now). second surgery in January to remove the hardware, more time off the foot, and then a TON of physio. Ugh. Breaking my ankle would have been WAY better. Ah well, worst injury in 16+ years of horses so I shouldn’t complain too much.
The worst part of this bedrest has been my inability to make tea! I’m stuck in bed, less than 10 feet from my tea wall and my kettle, but crutches + trying to fill a kettle/make tea = bad times. Dad got a wheelchair for me, and I can finally make tea myself! still need someone to fill my kettle for me though…
But because it’s still tough to make a proper cuppa, i’ve been living off of teas and tisanes that I can toss in a filter bag, toss in a leakproof mug, then toss across to my bed. This has been one of my go to choices.
I LOVE mulberry leaf. It’s sweet and buttery and feels a bit rich. it’s a comforting thing. I enjoy Mulberry Magic, but find it to get a tad bitter after a while, possibly something about the macademia nuts in it. I really really like the pistachio substitution, it’s a lot creamier, doesn’t get bitter no matter how long it steeps, and the chamomile has been an added comfort that takes the edge off of any soreness I’m feeling.
All in all, the perfect balance of feeling like i’m drinking proper tea, easy grab and go, satisfying my sweet tooth, and bringing comfort and warmth to an otherwise depressing existence.
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How horrible to be immobilized! Bad for your horse too! Steepster will keep you company. Read the puerh and newbie boards to get free tea if you haven’t checked that out. Get well!
Thanks Bonnie. I’m on week 8 of being laid up, dealing with the worst nerve pain I’ve ever had now, so REALLY hoping that tomorrow’s assessment with the physiotherapist can bring me some good news.
I’ll totally check out the boards, thanks :) Haven’t been on them much lately. was avoiding the black friday posts, haha
I had a $10 off coupon from Verdant and picked up my staple Laoshan Black Tea. Bought their view Yu Lu Yan Cha Chai also. I don’t buy artificially flavored tea’s. Prefer puerh, great black yea and natural blends. Need to start writing on my blog again. teaandincense.com I often have pain from migraines and fibromyalgia. Hope yours goes away quickly! Tea helps!
How horrible to be immobilized! Bad for your horse too! Steepster will keep you company. Read the puerh and newbie boards to get free tea if you haven’t checked that out. Get well!
Thanks Bonnie. I’m on week 8 of being laid up, dealing with the worst nerve pain I’ve ever had now, so REALLY hoping that tomorrow’s assessment with the physiotherapist can bring me some good news.
I’ll totally check out the boards, thanks :) Haven’t been on them much lately. was avoiding the black friday posts, haha
I had a $10 off coupon from Verdant and picked up my staple Laoshan Black Tea. Bought their view Yu Lu Yan Cha Chai also. I don’t buy artificially flavored tea’s. Prefer puerh, great black yea and natural blends. Need to start writing on my blog again. teaandincense.com I often have pain from migraines and fibromyalgia. Hope yours goes away quickly! Tea helps!