August 5, 2014
6:17 p.m.

I'm in a weird mood today. (well, weirder than usual) Although I have been sleeping a bit, I feel more tired than I usually do, and I just want to crawl back into bed.

I should preface this, I guess. I had my grandchildren over for a few days last month. (I know, I know, I gushed about this already, but I love it when they're here!) During that time, I made a big turkey dinner, because Thanksgiving can be any day all year long, and I was thankful that I had kids in my house.

While I was cleaning up and putting away leftovers, I bent into the refrigerator to put away some macaroni salad, and I felt a terrific pain in my left hip. At the same time, I heard a sharp cracking sound.

Since then, I have been in various degrees of pain. I guess I should go have an ex-ray, but I don't want to! I'm too young to break a hip! What I don't know can't hurt me. Ha ha!

It's no news to me that someone can break a hip and remain mobile--a crack in the iliac crest won't keep you from walking, but it sure will hurt when you do. (It does!)

But I'm probably just a big baby, anyway, and it's noting but more arthritis pain. I ought to be used to that by now, right?

But back to the sleep thing: I can't get comfortable, and so I'm not resting well when I actually do get to sleep. So I've been kind of sleepwalking the last few days.

I took a walk yesterday to convince myself that I could do it, and I managed it, but--wow, did I hurt afterward.  I may break down and call the doctor. Especially since I know I have her all paid off now. The joys of medical bills! What can I say?
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I have recently viewed "Game of Thrones" and got all caught up with the rest of America, so I decided I should read the books. I started on them yesterday. And I have to say: so far, so good. HBO has been very true to the story, at least up to the point I've read.

Now, my general mode of operation is to read the books first, but I've gone backward this time, and so far I've not been disappointed by either the series or the book.

So, here's my question: When I reach the point where the story left off on the HBO series, should I keep reading?

I doubt I'll be able to stop, even though that will mean I'll go into the next season of the series with all the spoilers. But what do you think? Would you stop reading so the show is a surprise every week, or would you want all the answers now? Let me know in the comments section!
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I may add to this later, but for now...good evening!