rivervox

I caught the cold from Violet and got sick two days after my last post. I spent the weekend in bed and struggled through the week, lying down to read and watch the Great British Bake Off and sleeping as much as possible. Almost 10 days later, I'm still coughing a bit and feeling tired. This month was supposed to be a time for us to get our act together but it has been plagued with illness. Now it's Purim and we're celebrating DH's birthday and I feel more behind than ever. When I was sick, I felt no anxiety at all. As I got better, the tigers returned. Interesting that everything slows down, brain and body. I should say that I tested negative for COVID and had no fever or body aches so I think it was just a head cold. First in years. Do not recommend. I imagine it's harder when one is older.

This week, I'm going into the office! I need to find something to wear and remember how to get on the T. I hope I'm fully recovered by then. I walked to Coolidge Corner yesterday and it wiped me out.

Down for a few days with a phantom virus. Had fatigue and swollen glands, then sinus pressure but it never manifested. COVID test was negative. Feeling better now but with stomach upset. Whatever it was, let us hope it passes over the rest of the family.

Reading Witch King by Martha Wells which is terrific. I did manage a walk at Leverett with Violet. Last night we watched Good Omens, Daisy Jones and Ted Lasso. I went out to get bagels this morning to taste the day and check my sea legs.

Perfect weather. Too bad I'm in the house.

Violet fell ill on Tuesday. Very frightening and we are still in the dark about what is happening. We are seeing doctors and being careful but it's hard to live in this shadow. I would like to go back to Monday now please.

I walked this morning at the Muddy and was able to sleep last night, worn out from stress. That was a hell of a fork in the road.