Doing Everything With A Clear Head

It is so nice not to be questioning myself constantly anymore. Maybe it's just for this week, but I'll take it. I feel like my brain is finally losing the fog.

My chiro appointments are finally going down to once a week. I only have three more pool therapy appointments before switching to physical therapy appointments on land. (Well, I'm hoping; keep your fingers crossed for me.) My medications are finally done being monkeyed around with. They've had some side effects, but I think I've worked them out. And it's been wonderful to work them out with a clear head!

Nick and I went away together over the weekend. I texted my sister on Saturday to ask if we could visit her the next morning, and not even half an hour later we saw her and her hubby while we were out to dinner. It was awesome to be able to visit with them and catch up.


Work has been busy, and I've been loving it. My boss hasn't been feeling well, and I thrive under pressure. I feel horrible because I stacked her schedule full for when she comes back this week, but she's assured me that she's ready for it.

While we were away this weekend, I got a letter in the mail from the county's judicial system. It was a jury duty summons. Argh! I'm officially on call starting January 3rd for a year term. It could be fun, or it could be a pain in the butt. I'm a relatively open-minded person, but how do you not write about something interesting like being on a jury?

Speaking of writing, I've been going over the things I've written, and I've been working on some newer short stories. I'm trying to determine whether to make them into longer stories or keep them short. Sometimes inspiration hits me and I'll work late into the night writing. Sometimes I just spend a great deal of time editing. Whatever I do, it makes me happy in the moment.

Matthew has been a little trying lately, but that kid makes me happy, too. I can't believe how grown up all my kids are. I have two adult children. I have a child that's going to be two handfuls in another year. (Not like he isn't already!) I can feel life moving by quickly, and yet I don't feel like I'm getting any older. I look at myself in the mirror and wonder, am I supposed to look like this at 44? Is this really what 44 looks like?


I can tell you, mentally, 44 feels pretty good!

Until next week's dirt...

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