I had to re-start this day around 4 pm.

I had to re-start this day around 4 pm. I fell asleep for a while not long after I got up having decided to do things. I guess my body had other plans. I'm glad that I don't feel sick from my vaccines, but I definitely do feel extra tired. My body must be very busy.

I did some work stuff and the cleaning I'd planned on. I'm gonna put away a little bit of laundry, and then I am probably done for the night.

Kelsey is always super productive on the weekends. She wakes up early, gets groceries, cleans, cooks meals for the week, and manages to do some work stuff, too. I really thought I sort of had my shit together... until I met her. 😂😂😂 I'm just kidding. I'm doing fine, but she is next-level energetic. Maybe it'll rub off on me while we're here together.

This is PART of the food she made today. Lentil soup and fresh-baked bread. My soup is usually from a can with "bag of bread" cheese toast, so this was definitely an upgrade. She also made baked beans and potato salad. I haven't tried that yet, but I will tomorrow!

Goodnight, friends. I have a feeling that I'll be crashing out soon. ❤️

I've been a lazy lump today.

I've been a lazy lump today. I think my body needed the rest. I'm not feeling sick at all, but my arms sure are sore! 😂😂😂

Currently catching some sunbeams like a cat and waiting for the Ibuprofen to kick in. 😂

It's been a little minute...

It's been a little minute since I have checked in, so here I am.  I'll try not to get TOO long-winded here.

Today I got my COVID booster, a flu shot, and a tetanus shot.  Why not go all in, I guess?  I may have regrets tomorrow, but for now I'm ok - just a little sore.  After I got home I went skating and did some laundry.  Super exciting day, no?

Earlier this week I failed my CAD (Certified App Developer) Exam.  On the bright side, I failed it JUST BARELY.  I was actually pretty shocked that I failed it because I felt good about most of the questions, but after getting my breakdown back it looks like most of the questions I missed were in one section (all sections have to be either above 70 or above 75 to pass), so missing more in one section is what got me.  My scores were passing in all but one category.  But at least I know what to work on!

I am weirdly not upset by this failure.  College had me stressed and kicking my own ass every time I didn't do as well as I felt that I should have, but this whole environment is so different.  It's not going to cost me thousands of dollars or months of time to re-take the exam, and those things happening were real possibilities in college because there were no do-overs.  I can take this exam a couple more times before I'm in trouble.  I think I'll pass on my next try, though, because I was already close.  Kelsey keeps reminding me that I was sick and not on top of my game last week and over the weekend, which is true, so it just is what it is.  🤷🏻 

Other news?  I feel like it has finally sank in that I'm here for a while... that this is my life.  Like, I'm gonna be here for more than 3 months, actually.  From August - November is training, and then I'll be put on a transition team for 2 - 3 more months before I am able to come back and work from home.  I'm not excited about that, but I'll be ok.  I just really miss my family.  Shaun, the kids, the animals, my house that I love, the new friends I've made... it was a lot to leave behind.  But Cincy is charming.  I'm in a very nice area in a nice apartment and everything is clean and well-kept here and in the neighborhoods around me.  I'm making friends here, too.  Kelsey, obviously.  But there are also some cool people at work.

Shaun is going to visit me soon.  I'm planning to be home for the holidays, so there is that.  Hopefully it will break up some of the away-ness and make it easier to hang in here.  I'm not thinking about leaving or anything - this is the kind of opportunity that you don't pass up.  But it's not easy.  I guess if it was, then more people would do it.  And I did not spend 5 hard (yet rewarding) years in college to earn an opportunity like this only to say "Nah."  I'm here.  I'm settled.  I'm learning.  It's hard, but I can do hard things.  It'll be ok.

Anyway, that's about all that's on my mind.  I'm about to get ready for bed because it's late-ish here.  I hope you all are doing well.  If you're not, keep trying!  That's my plan, anyway.  Goodnight.  ❤️

Phone pic is all I've got, but...

Phone pic is all I've got, but these are my nails. I was going for a fall-ish theme, but Shaun said that they look like wrapping paper and I can't un-see it. 😂😂😂

I'm feeling a good deal better.

I'm feeling a good deal better. I sound awful; clearing out the leftover congestion is NOT a pretty sound. I think my kidneys or whatever are also on the mend because I've found no more weird stuff in my pee. I am grateful to finally be at this point. I'm almost a fully-functioning person again!

I'm about to see if I can do a section of work that I'd like to get done. Then I can spend the next few days studying for my upcoming certification exam - the Certified App Developer! It's the last certification I am required to get while in training. After that I can choose my path based on my interests and the company's needs.

Well, I'm off! I hope you all are having a lovely Sunday! ❤️

Much like yesterday...

Much like yesterday, today is better than the day before. Not by a ton, but I'll take it.

I had a headache for most of the day, so I spent the large part of the day resting. The only thing I actually did was my nails. While I keep a gel overlay on my naturals as well as usually some polish, today I actually did some nail art for myself. I think the last time I invested this kind of time in doing my own nails was February, maybe?

I figured it would be a good thing to get my mind off of my headache because Ibuprofen wasn't cutting it. It seems to have worked. While I don't have my usual camera here, I definitely will post a picture this week because I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.

Anyway, I'm off to see if my beautiful husbang feels like video chatting. I miss him so much. It's been hard being away from home in general, but while feeling sick it's been even worse. He's my comfort and my best friend and he has always taken such great care of me. And right now, I just need to look at his face.

I hope y'all are well. I'm slowly but surely getting there. ❤️

Update: I'm alive.

Update:  I'm alive.

I got a new broad-spectrum antibiotic last night. I found out this morning that the bacteria cultures didn't grow anything, so they don't know what specific thing I have.

Thankfully, I feel slightly better today than I did yesterday. I'll take it.

I'm tired, though. Today I watched the work class via Zoom. I've also done some SUPER light housework. And now I'm probably about to paint my nails. Or maybe I'll just call it a night and get some rest. I don't know yet. My throat is itchy and I'm coughing, so it might be hard to sleep. We'll see.

I hope you all are doing ok. If not, keep hanging in there! ❤️