Barometric Pressure, Hayfever, Poison Ivy, End-of-the-Semester Exhaustion. Well, It Called for an Earlier Night than Anticipated.

Oof. That was a Monday. I made it through an extended Academic Council meeting, continued with grading, checked on buses for Wednesday, and realized, my energy is at an all-time low. The sneezing moved to my chest, my head is heavy, and I just wanted sleep, so that is what I gave myself.

Of course, Saturday - when the weather wasn't cold and rainy - I did a lot of work outside, including weeding that apparently exposed me to poison ivy, because I have it up and down my arms. So in addition to a pulled tooth, a new pin in my jaw for a future implant, and the sinuses, I have itchy rashes to contend with. Woe is me. And I ache in my knees, hip, ankles, wrists, and sciatica. I'm just a hot mess (who needs sleep, takes sleep, and will sleep some more). 

I know it's not just me because everyone at work was dragging, too. We've been go-go-go, and haven't had the time to do the self-care we preach so much to one another. That is why I was out by 9 pm last night. I didn't have anything else left in me. I drank some Ther-a-flu, did the dishes, tried to unplug my ears, and settled down on a pillow. 

Good times. 

If it's three, let it be. But right now it's a bunch of vines trying to suffocate my perennials. I am paying my dues.

The last of the projects come in today and I know there are celebrations every night (plus ZOOM meetings all day long). Ah, but we must make it to the finish line. I've never wanted a pool, a raft, and rest in hot sun more. I need to unwind for a long period of time.