Cabin fever?

The last few weeks have been a trial. I made the mistake of registering for one additional course. The resulting workload and stress involved threw me into a tailspin. I dropped the course but the stress caused a flare in my fibromyalgia, The additional work put me behind in another class. And the fog is making it difficult for me to concentrate on my studies. The stress lowered my immunities and I caught a mild cold the third week in January.

Additionally, the weather has turned very cold for the last 2 to 3 weeks. This makes it difficult to exercise which exacerbates my symptoms. It also makes my dog miserable.

She is already miserable because I am fostering a cat. I originally agreed to foster the cat hoping to find a companion for Sadie. Pumpkin is a perfect cat in every way except for Sadie is extremely jealous. The cat is tolerant of her, but is not friendly. I agree, this is completely normal But she resents the cat and will not be in the same room with her. If the cat is on the couch with me Sadie goes to the bedroom. Obviously, it is interfering with our usual bond of closeness.

On Saturday, Pumpkin will be attending an adoption fair. It wasn't an easy decision, as I said, she is the perfect cat. After speaking with the rescue coordinator we have determined that Sadie would be best with a kitten to raise. She will keep her eyes open for a good candidate.

I am attempting to take today off from my studies and rest hoping to have a clear mind tomorrow to conquer my homework.

Also wearing on my mind, I have not talked to Sheep Boy since before Christmas. I miss him. There have been a few emails, and I know he is suffering, physically and emotionally, as well. Michigan winters are very hard on chronic pain!

My pain is starting to subside and I have made a appointment for a massage on Thursday. I know things are on the upswing, I just need to be patient.

And take my vitamin D3…:)