Going through a tough time I’ve never experienced before in life.
Lately, I’ve been hit with allergic conjunctivitis, gum inflammation, a torn ankle ligament, headaches, and fascia pain all in just two months. Add last year’s car accident and the hearing loss from earlier this year, and I might as well call it a one-stop medical shop. 😷 I was never the picture of health, but I lived without any nagging issues, so this prisoner-of-war-like condition took some getting used to. But now, I’m kinda used to it, and even if this is how life goes on, I think I’ll manage. Humans are just so adaptable, aren’t they? 🐾
Living through these couple of months taught me that when your body isn’t in top shape, life gets tough (too obvious?). It’s not just a bad mood; it’s physically exhausting. Staring at a monitor with dry eyes is way more tiring than with healthy ones, and dragging a sore leg around is much more draining than walking on a healthy one. I already wasn’t fond of crowded places, and now my body makes me avoid people even more. I don’t even bother making plans (not that I did much before). By the time I get home, I’m so worn out that I have no energy left. I’ve been having this strange experience of crashing before 10 PM after a quick wash. They say lots of sleep helps prevent dementia, so maybe this situation is a blessing in disguise. 💤
Anyway, I’m following the snobby doctor’s prescription from the eye clinic near work, putting in drops four times a day for the conjunctivitis. The gum inflammation improved after some nerve treatment from a friend, sparing me from needing a crown. (People often wonder about this crown-free nerve treatment, but even when I ask my doctor friends, they just call it innovative). The headache disappeared with the toothache. The fascia pain, like a kid asking for money, will probably come back when I least expect it but is gone for now. The torn ligament is still a bother, but the days of water sloshing in my foot with every step are over. I’m still stuck in a spacesuit, but things will get better. 🚀
It’s been a week since the due date for returning the books I borrowed from the library. I’ve finished one, left two half-read, and haven’t even opened the last one. Such an irresponsible borrower! But there’s nothing more I want to read right now, and just because I found them boring doesn’t mean others will, so I’ve decided to return them today. 📚
Even though the day was said to hit a sweltering 32 degrees, stepping out with my returns, the shade felt like summer was gently tucking in its coat, full of pleasantly cool air. Walking slowly like a toddler mastering their first steps or an elder leaning on a walker, I listened to Don McLean’s “American Pie.” The piano, guitar, and the rhythm of the bass running alongside the vocals are the signature style of a ’70s hit. The dynamism of this song’s bass is truly top-notch, and I highly recommend giving it a listen, no matter where you’re heading, it’s bound to lift your mood. 🎶
On your way to meet your lover,
On your way to a fancy restaurant for dinner,
On your way to return books at the library,
Give it a listen. 🌟
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