Cold

It’s a balmy day in the 70s which is weird after having had weather where I pulled out the winter jacket and put up the storm windows. So today finds me in a summer dress which is nice, except I pulled some summer shoes I hadn’t worn in ages only to remember on my way to the bus station why I haven’t worn them in ages – they’re giving me blisters, keep slipping off and the heels are much higher than I thought. I’m walking really funny on the Boston cobblestones.*

Add to that I’m attending an event downtown which means more walking. I’m tempted to skip.

Add to that the cold I’ve been fighting off for the last month is gaining ground and I have a sore throat and an unquenchable thirst. Flush it out, I say. So lots of fluids, only that means lots in = lots out so I’ve been running to the bathroom all day. I think it’s been 6 times(just at the office) now but I’ve lost count. All the walking back and forth is making my feet yell at me.

Add to that everybody and their brother have emerged from the woodwork and are demanding work from me. This is really challenging my new approach to life about keeping an even keel. Staying calm.

Add to that about 20 minutes ago I hit the mid-afternoon, ate a heavy lunch, wall that arrives mid-afternoon. The fighting the cold bit probably doesn’t help keep my energy levels high either. I thought I was going to crash at my desk and if I had been in the office alone, I might actually consider it.

Add to that I need to listen to something but all I have are talky programs and I need something less engaging. So I went to download some music podcasts and somehow I’m listening to 16th century choral music. It doesn’t aid the fight for staying awake.

So I’m taking a mini-break, recharging and even succumbed to cracking up a can of caffeinated soda that’s been kicking around the office this last month and has been driving me crazy it doesn’t have a home (do you like how I need to justify drinking soda to myself). All I want to do is crawl into bed and call it a day. Only 5 more hours to go. Thanks for empathizing and not pointing out I’ll be crashing from the caffeinated beverage a few hours short of the targeted time.

*Added later: I have to add that the shoes do a great job of showing off a wonderful manicure I got while in Richmond (it's a sister tradition that has emerged).  I've never had such a great manicure - I keep looking down at my pretty red toes and admiring the fine craftsmanship.  Now I get why people are particular about what technician they use.  I was bummed I couldn't show them off with all the cold weather we're having.  Tropical storm Richard (I think) to the rescue bringing in all the warm weather!