I'm tired. In fact when I get done here, I have to go lay down. My skin isn't burned, but the feeling of tightness is definitely exacerbated. Imagine how the skin of a drum is stretched over the frame. That's how my left side feels. I've had 12 sessions now, with 18 to go.
I did go skiing on New Year's Day, and it was lovely. My goal was six runs and I did it. It was a pretty mellow intermediate run, but it felt good to be out in the fresh air, listening to tunes through my iPhone and tuning out the world. I do feel stronger still, but this radiation is a drag on my energy.
When I get tired like this, I get weepy, too. I don't want to be depressed; I've got too much to do this year to improve my life. I'm sort of overwhelmed with my list of goals, but I just need to take it one day at a time. I am determined to make this a year of healing, hope and progress.
It doesn't help my fatigue levels either that as soon as the New Year began, work went nuts. Both my education beat on Mercer Island, and city hall business in Sammamish are just crazy. I've got three night meetings next week. I told Mary, my editor, I will no doubt have to come home and rest in the afternoon if I'm going to cover all of this. Don't get me wrong - I want to. I love my job, and the school situation on the island is really a biggie - they're going to float a big-ass bond in April. I have so much fun with all of that. I know, I'm a school board nerd!
I have my first real ukulele lesson later this afternoon! I'm very excited. I'm having a hard time with positioning my hands, so I really do need help. I'm also having a pedicure for my "be good to me" moment!
Happy New Year to all my faithful readers. You are all treasured.
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