Thursday 18 March 2010: Outside

I've become conscious (through this medium, funnily enough) that the deadening yet comforting blanket of agrophobia is threatening to envelope me.

I haven't been out, just for the joy of being out, for too long. I force myself out to keep to an appointment or engagement, then hurry back home as fast as I can. I am spending too much time sleeping: early to bed, late up and increasingly long naps during the day.

I'm not sure how much of this is a reaction to stress, withdrawal from Venlafaxine or it might just be a virus - I've lost the ability to differentiate: I just know I feel dreadful and that my world is getting smaller.

So, I forced myself out. Betty practically peed herself with the excitement of it all and we had a bracing walk on the top of the quarry overlooking Melrose and the big world beyond - and then back to the comfort of a cup of tea, my netbook and my books.

One step at a time...

KODAK EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera : f/6.3 : 1/1000" : 35.1mm : ISO 64

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Comments

1. Fabulous silhouettes! And well done for getting out there. Small steps are good :-)

   ~ hardyheroine

2. nice blip well done
   

   ~ stu_arts

3. Good silhouette effect; keep it up, a little way each day.

   ~ gilliebg

4. A beautiful image - keep up going out - you simply HAVE to! For yourself.

   ~ beautifulblue

5. great shot, the silhouettes work really well. Fresh air and a bit of exercise are always good :)

   ~ designjr

6. And this blip is a great step, D... thanks

   ~ Zman53

7. This is a beautiful shot! Great silhouette and composition. Going out is always good. It's like putting money on the bank account.

   ~ nina54

8. Very well done ma'am.
   
   
   And such a brilliant photo - lovely!

   ~ amro

9. This is really great. Very nice silhouettes!

   ~ GulZiyenne

10. Gorgeous blip. Well done for getting some fresh air today and taking baby steps :-) x

    ~ mar

11. Betty looks like she's having a great time. Hopefully you enjoyed it too.

    ~ DiscoDown

12. Betty certainly looks to be enjoying herself, and I hope you did too. There is a real sense of personality that comes through your writing so keep hold of that, and keep making those small steps.

    ~ nicky

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