At Home, ADR

Starry ocean photo by Terri

When I worked at the veterinary office, there was a term used for animals that came in that had a variety of symptoms, nothing too serious, but they just weren't themselves. It was called ADR: "Ain't Doing Right." We've got a couple of ADR cases here at home today. Terri has been feeling not well all week, and today I kind of came down with a case of it myself. Headache, malaise, some nausea, general 'blahs'... just ADR. Fortunately, we have a team of three caring (and very fuzzy) nurses here who are thrilled that we are home all day.

Although I don't like being sick (especially the kind where your body sort of hurts so you can't stand to lay down all day so you keep pacing around... you know how that goes?), it is nice to be home when it's all cold and gray and looks like rain outside. Drinking chamomile tea, kitties tucked into piled-up blankets on the couch, Terri typing away on her laptop... it's very cozy, even if we aren't feeling very well.

Lately, things have been so busy and sort of crazy everywhere. I feel unfocused, but I don't really feel any compunction to find focus, either. I have faith that somewhere around the first week of October, things will start to calm down. Work will slow down a little, it'll be my favorite season, and I have plans to get all my bothersome holiday stuff done before Thanksgiving this year. No cramming and rushing and stressing this year, no way. Last year was no fun. I was working so hard, and it was good, but I learned that I just don't need to work that hard. I want to do a few key creative things this fall, and then just enjoy relaxing through the rest of the season. I always feel really creative around October and November so I'll use that energy to enjoy that time (by creating things), as well.

I have a lot to be grateful for, even in this time of lots of unanswered questions. I really do enjoy our little apartment -- our neighbors are pretty great, and it's so quiet. And the house is starting to feel very cozy and homey. Work is good, too. Petsitting is going well. My friends are such wonderful, caring people, and I am lucky to stay in good contact with my family. And as always, I am so grateful for Terri's wisdom, compassion, love and support. I am looking forward to enjoying kicking some fallen leaves around with her.

Welcome, autumn! You're always welcome, wherever I am.