Breathe deep the gathering gloom

[darkemeralds]

I tried that this morning. It wasn't successful. I was about a quarter-mile into my ride to work, already quite late, and just...turned around and came home. No lung power. So tired--even after almost twelve hours of sleep--that I just couldn't go the remaining 3.75 miles.

(And no, St Patrick's Day was not involved. St Paddy's is also my mother's birthday, and we are a family of recovering alcoholics and addicts, so there is never any booze about, or even junk food for that matter, and, in short, it was a pleasant and abstemious little evening.)

It's probably the walkin' noooo-monia, to which I am more susceptible than to most things. A bit lungish, that's me.

So, doff helmet and raincoat, change out of somewhat constraining work attire (though Assets by Sara Blakely are awesome as misogynistic torture garments of the "you are not good enough as you are" kind go), don comfy cardigan and fuzzy slippers, and make a massive pot of tea.

And here I am. I think today would be a good day to start that new novel.

Comments

[bluemeridian]

Staying warm and dry for a bit sounds like a good plan - and it's Friday to boot, so hopefully you have no big ideas for the next two days.

[darkemeralds]

I have a bunch of knitting and reading to do. \o/

[lyr]

Ick. I hate the walking nooo-monia. I hope it isn't that, and that, whether it is or not, you feel better soon.

[darkemeralds]

Thanks. I don't actually go to doctors and get diagnoses, so I guess I can call it whatever I want. I should probably call it something more positive, huh? Like "Excuse to stay cozy."

[ravurian]

Gosh, I hope you feel better! Tea and comfort and coziness = greatly to be desired. And also, omg, new novel!

[darkemeralds]

Right at the red-hot moment I'm reading a horoscope and having a wonderful time.

[tehomet]

I hope you feel better soon. ♥