Morning Leo - First of the week and already on a downhill trajectory. I'm exhausted and right on the edge too. Sorry for your situation and that Mr. Leo is ill.

I don't have much planned today. I have to take a sofa cushion in and have the foam replaced. The couches are a little over a year old. They weren't cheap so I'm less than happy about this. Fortunately, the foam place is not far from the house.

Other than that, I'm going to sit and sort some more paperwork from my office and maybe fine tune my files before I more on to other stuff in there. I'd prefer going back to bed but I don't think I can sleep.

I hope everyone had a nice Easter yesterday. Waves at everyone.

Hi Leo,

I wish I had that secret, I would definitely share. But I will say this: with all that crap going on, you're still here. And so am I. That counts for something.

I had a total meltdown over the weekend. Way too much pain, couldn't sleep, then the anxiety kicked in, and I asked my husband to stay home from church yesterday. I was anxious because I thought I heard sounds outside--and do remember I have a drunk neighbor who does often show up and knock on our house and run away. The police just tell us to ignore him. Anyway, he did stay home with me, and I went back to bed and slept till noon yesterday. Pure total exhaustion.

Another day of work, and I'm trying every trick in the book to focus on it. I just don't have any motivation. I will say that my cat is keeping me company, in perfect petting distance and that helps.

Wish you all a restful day.

Morning Leo, hope hubby is ok. I’d like to know that secret too, if anyone ever figures it out. Hugs

Today feels long already...I finally feel better from the migraine, I was still kinda nauseous yesterday even. Now I can actually eat a normal amount. But yesterday was busy with Easter, and no lie, I slept half the day Saturday. Needed two naps. So didn’t get much done then and had to do it around family stuff. Easter could have been worse I guess...there were a lot of pretty racist comments thrown around, plus the usual political stuff. But, I found out Saturday that the brewery is planning to have a craft fair this summer, which is cool. They asked me to get a booth and obviously I’m going to. It’ll be outside and I’ll be vaccinated. I need to start working on some pieces in between commissions and my own stuff, I can use a lot of the cool looking wood I bought too (I have used some but most were packs with several pieces) . But I need to get through this week first...today is damp and rainy and I’m exhausted and very painful. Plus I’ve got pms starting up. Looking forward to getting home and hopefully going to bed early, but unfortunately Koshka isn’t eating well right now so I might be up later trying to get her to eat :( I think I might run GI bloodwork on her fairly soon...it’s not cheap but I do want to know if that may be causing her issues

Morning!

Todays the day of my thesis defense, mega anxiety timeeeee. Luckily my partner is acting as my scribe so he'll be there for moral support. I also finalized my medical withdrawal from a class I don't need to graduate, so I have slightly less on my plate.

My brain fog is super bad today but I have detailed speaker notes for the defense so hopefully, it will make that go smoothly. I'm so tired too I can't wait to sleep once today is all over. I wish I had a secret as well, I guess I usually just try and cut out anything that's not necessary for a week and exist in the bare minimum tasks. I guess that's pacing, it makes me feel like life might be more manageable and I could actually do the things.

Thea, that is total panic time for me, so I send uspport.

All others, seeking the secret by watching my cats sleep in sunbeams. Maybe a nap in a sunbeam is the secret? I shall try it!

Good luck Thea! I know that you will do your very best! Lots of support headed your way.

Thank you, Leo and Fantod! It went really well :)