Well, the inevitable has happened, I suppose. I have a cold. One of my daughters had it last week and a few of the people who came over on Saturday did too. Add in the emotional roller coaster I've been on for a week and the weather and you have the perfect equation for getting sick.
But it's not so bad. I'm here at home, the sun is shining outside, the big tub is waiting to be filled with hot water, epson salts and lavender oil. I've been doing a little laundry, watching some crazy daytime TV and crocheting a hat.
I'm a lousy crocheter, but I'd have to be on death's door to simply sit and watch TV, especially in the daytime.
It's strange how guilty I feel, not doing something I consider to be productive. I don't have soup simmering or bread rising and I'm not outside cutting back frozen plants or working in the garden or even going to the grocery store or library. I'm not walking or doing yoga.
I'm just sort of taking care of myself in a quiet and slow way, which in my world, is something that does not come easy.
But for today, or at least for right now, I am going to let the rest of the world take care of itself. And guess what? I have a strong feeling that it'll do just fine without me, which is a nice thought, and reassuring and yet, at the same time slightly scary.
Maybe I better make some bread.
Need anything?
ReplyDeleteYeah. A dentist, but that's unrelated.
ReplyDeleteNope, I think I've got everything I need. But I sure do appreciate your asking, darling.
It is SO HARD isn't it, to sit quietly and do nothing. But it is something... it's like you're being recharged, building back up the banks of your immune system. Hang in there. Warm bread does sound good though... mmmmm bread.
ReplyDeleteOatbran, flax seed, whole wheat sourdough.
ReplyDelete"Rising" is relative, right?
I've always been able to sit and do nothing productive. Drove my mother crazy.
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