I had never heard of Alvin Sykes and this article about his life, inspiring.
Even if I really want to get something done, if that ‘something’ crosses some undefined effort threshold in my head, I notice how my mind starts to wriggle to find a way of avoiding the task - even though I still want to get it done! 🤦♂️
Looking at the USCIS Civics Test for Naturalization, I wonder how well I would do with a test on the history and political structure of the UK (where I am from)?
Today has been a struggle. A coming together of pieces, just one of which can get the stress/worry nerve twitching. Right now I am appreciating time alone to write and reflect.
We watched Swimming Pool (2003) a couple of nights ago. A slow, art house, thriller. Anglo/French. 3.5/4 stars. 🍿
A productive day, of sorts (I feel that there is always more that I could do, or do better). Chipping away at some jobs needing to be done. Helped along by @dejus Time Out app on my Mac. Also being home alone, lessening distractions, has helped.
Entertaining tonight
I went out for a bicycle ride late morning.
The path took me past the airport,
and Kanaha Beach Park, busy with Wind & Kite surfers.
The light feels so clear today.
When mental fog sets in, I have to remind myself to step away from what I am doing. Pushing through occasionally works, but more often than not the fog follows me or shows up again sooner or later.
I might be late to the game here, but thank you @vincent for the reply editing. 🙇🏼
I have just joined the Open Path Healing Collective which offers affordable services from qualified holistic health practitioners. I’m looking forward to working with them.
I made a Greek Salad last night as part of Mother’s Day dinner. No photographs, but it was well received by everyone (including me! 😏). I wanted to get it right and so I followed a recipe. If you are interested, here it is. Simple to make, delicious to eat.
Mother’s Day morning on the South side.
At my grandson’s school as the children danced round the Maypole this morning.
We watched the first two episodes of HBO’s new series Mare of Easttown last night. By the end of the second I was definitely pulled in. I’m looking forward to the rest of it, even if Kate Winslet struggles to break a smile!
Well it took a couple of months to complete, but today I pressed submit on my US Citizenship application. I always get nervous when completing official forms, regardless of who they are for, but I am pleased to have this one on its way.
OK, shutting the hatches back down. Heaviness drifting across my body again.
The second Moderna shot has hit me hard. I have spent most of today in bed, just resting, with a fair amount of sleep as well. I thought that I was perking up around lunchtime, got up for a small bite, and crashed again. Symptoms? Aches, fatigue and lethargic. // @JMaxB
Moderna #2 complete 💉
