Is there anything more wonderful than the smell of a newly opened can of coffee? I took a deep breath of it as I measured out the one and a half tablespoons into the french press. I am slowly getting more and more of my ability to smell back and that was wonderful this moring because I don’t open a new can every day and I always look forward to it , and today I looked forward to it probably a little too much.

I have worked hard and rested this week. There was a little sewing and some hand stitching but overall this week I was tired and I had some tightness in my lungs from the damp weather. I watched shows, documentaries and was just a little frustrated that I wasn’t up to exercising. There was no pushing myself. I think the thing that started the spiral was a stressful meeting that I had to drive 45 minute to and 45 minutes home. I ride in the car but I don’t drive that far that often and it made me feel carsick. I have learned this happens but this week I was a wee bit frustrated because I had big exercise plans. I had lots of long arming planned early in the morning and late at night. I had spring cleaning ideas, sew for hours after work and do all the laundry, cook intricate meals.

I decided to stop. Once I sat still I realized I was having a small relapse of Long Covid. I had to assess what I was able to do. In a slow a steady way, I got meals, laundry and stitching done. I worked a full week and I sewed a block or two. I even took a nap on a lunch break. I started subscribing to headspace and love it. Mindfulness and meditation are wonderful and I recommend it!!

I had a lovely week. I spent time doing things I love at a realistic pace. I decided spring cleaning can wait until spring because its snowed a bit in the mornings and rained much of the days. I had a sunny afternoon a couple of times which was fantastic. I am very excited today because I am going for a day trip to see our son and all the tulips are starting to bloom in Holland, Mi where he lives.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Vicki