Friday-Friday

I made it.

This was a rough week for me emotionally. It was up and down with client interactions and engagement, but I did not want to move from my house to work every day this week. This happens to me more often in the summer months, and I know that a big part of my reluctance and negative thoughts are part of my particular version of seasonal affective disorder. Knowing that fact doesn't always make it easier to live through, but I do.

We are getting ready for our first round of high heat and humidity this upcoming week. I am considering moving downstairs until my surgery so I can be more comfortable at night in the basement temperature instead of the upstairs temperatures. I have 10 more days before my surgery happens, so there is plenty of time to be comfortable.

Anyway...

I had a brainstorm yesterday for a theme packet for my sing about songs series. My sister helped me come up with some things to include in the new packet - look for it soon in my Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store for about the cost of a fancy coffee somewhere. It was nice to have a spark of something creative happen in the middle of my work environment. That has been lacking lately.

Today's agenda includes picking up some restuffed cushions for my very old, very loved loveseat and a trip to the library for some new books to read. I also get to pick up my reading reward when I am there. There are so many coupons for things that I will never use, but that's okay. I will enjoy getting the two books from the Friends of the Library sale. After those two appointments, my time is my own to clean and organize and clean some more. Before all of that, I need to take a shower, bring in the trash can, and check my mail. I will sketch out my sing about song edition before I head out into the hot, humid world.

Ugh. I am already dreading the heat. I always have, according to family legend. I have never liked the unrelenting sunshine. So, that will be a challenge for next week, but I will also have some motivation when it comes to the end of the first summer session, and Mom coming back to help me not overextend after my next surgery. I have a high pain threshold, so I tend to do things that I shouldn't because it doesn't hurt when I pick up stuff or move in specific ways. Mom will be present when the surgeon tells me my restrictions, and we will be sure to ask for symptoms of bad things that do not include pain markers so we can monitor those things.

For now, though, I am excited about the creative thoughts that started yesterday. I have already started brainstorming and getting things started. If I work a bit on this everyday, it should be ready for release on July 5th...

There you go - I now have a creative project and a goal to reach. Time to get started. See you all very soon!

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