Ups and downs
This week has been okay so far.
Starting with the fire alarm going off in the middle of the night didn't bode well. But it's been quite fine otherwise.
Alternating between relaxing and doing things around the house I was happy to get some stuff done.
I had a spa day planned this week and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Although I was quite stressed out on the way there due to a friend's drama and, well, summer holiday traffic on the islands 🙄
Once I was there I sat down for lunch and just enjoyed my time alone there.
It was very hot outside, so very quiet at the wellness center. And I just soaked that quiet up.
And the sun too, apparently when just heated up in a sauna and then cooled down to the bone in the plunge pool I really enjoy the warmth of the sun. Normally I can only stand a couple of minutes. But now I could just relax and read a magazine.
I slept so good that night!
On the other hand I felt very uneasy last evening.
I don't know if that was caused by me being indoors all day, or because I had changed my supplements. (Finding that out today by omission)
I did go for a walk at sundown and felt a lot better afterwards, so one could conclude that being cooped up all day didn't do me any good.
So today I'm going for a bike ride to the country store for some fresh fruit and vegetables and get some movement at the same time. 🚲
I've never been there yet and have been very curious about it, since a lot of neighbours spoke very enthousiastically about it, so I'm looking forward to it!
And so... I just diddle on, trying to get some routine going.
It's nice though, that now without work, I can actually get some stuff done around the house. Which I have found out with my energy levels, is a job in itself.
Though I know that being a housewife has never been my ambition. I have the need to get out of the house and meet with people. And have something of my own that is actually tangible.
Even though my partner does his best to show his appreciation for the things I do around the house while he's working. For myself it just doesn't feel like I get any satisfaction from it.
I mean, I do like checking off things from my to do list. But house work doesn't feel like a real achievement.
I know that's in my head though, because of how it's looked upon in my environment. For me, and I do think for a lot of people, it is an achievement to get these things done, especially with physical limitations in energy, strength and fitness.
So, my focus now should be getting in better shape.
Starting today with a bike ride and making sure I make time for movement every day.
Yesterday I found out I didn't have any trouble with walking for 30 minutes. I am happy to conclude that the medication didn't have as big of an impact as I feared.
So let's get going! 💪🏼
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