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I was cooking (or rather trying to cook) a Chicken Stew for hubby and the kids as I was due to go off babysitting at 4:30pm so I would be eating tea out.
I managed to boil the bones and make a stock, then I emptied out the stock pot and fried some onions in the bottom with a bit of oil.
I added some flour to make a base to thicken the stew, then when it came to adding some liquid the pot had got so hot that the second I poured some of the stock back into the pan it steamed up and burnt me.
So there I am running late as it's 3pm and I'm trying to get this stew done so the family can eat something, and I'm standing with my hand under a tap of cold running water.
Why do these things sting so much?
My friend picked me up late which was good as I managed to finish all I wanted to, leaving hubby the final bits to put into the stew before doing the dumplings.
My friend gave me some Aloe plant to stick my fingers into, talk about relief, it was wonderful even if it was very cold from having sat in her fridge.
I even thought I had avoided any blistering, but alas no.
So here I sit a few days later with a blister on my finger to remind me how stupid I was, and just how bad my ME/CFS really is when it comes to thinking straight and reacting in a timely manner (not).
Lets just hope I manage to get my DLA re-newed, so I can concentrate on getting better rather than worrying about finances.
I know the stress of last week is catching me up, I'm shattered, I think I'll go off to bed now for a morning of rest & relaxation.
Everything else can wait till later when hopefully I will feel that bit better.
Night, night all...............