Been away from this space a while but am back.
Snow. We had a major snow storm here in NJ, stating on Sunday morning and finishing on Monday morning. The clean up took a while, of course. I very much appreciated a snow day, and I know my students (and my kids!) did, too.
However.
Having a snow day is fun up until… maybe 11am?.. After that you run out of things to do and the arguing starts. The Y was closed, the skating rink was closed, and the library..
The only two people who braved the elements were: 1. my husband since he had to snow blow and 2. my son because he is six.
Five minutes later:
Theater. On Saturday night, before the snow, I went to see Drum Tao in New Brunswick. As expected, it was phenomenal and otherworldly. No pictures were allowed but I did snap one before the curtain went up.
Whenever I go to see a live show, I am always reminded how special it is to have actual people perform for an actual audience, in real life and in real time.
I mentioned before that I shell out more money for sitting near the stage. Firstly, I am myopic. Secondly and specifically for drums, you need to feel the vibration in your chest. I find it healing. Lastly, the performers make eye contact when you are sitting up close- wink, smile, even give thumbs up. Could be part of the performance but still feels special.
I want to purchase tickets for the following shows but am stalling for a variety of reasons:
Les ballets africains – it’s on a TUESDAY night but tickets are reasonably priced. I’ve been mulling it over since September of last year..
Diana Krall – expensive tickets
Nai-ni Chen dance company, year of the Horse– it’s on February 14th, Valentine’s Day.. My daughter and I saw them perform for the year of the dragon, in February of 2024.
Riverdance– the tickets are…$$$!
Shen Yun – always wanted to see them perform but tickets are very expensive.
But, enough about theater…
Health. I am sick today and took a sick day. Yesterday I had a soar throat and felt very cold at work, but pulled through, ending the day in bed at 6pm with a soar throat, gut cramps, and a terrible headache. I googled it, of course, and it looks like a norovirus. The cramps are not related to pre-menstrual syndrome since I’m in the middle of my cycle.
Also, fatigued with an overall feeling of malaise. But no fever!
Mood. I have not exercised this whole week. I miss it. Even weights. Naturally, because I haven’t exercised and not been feeling well, my mood is low, but nothing terrible. Hoping when the physical health improves, my mental mood lifts as well. I’m just grateful T is not away this week.
A sick day means I got to read a bit more than usual:
On my mind:
At the moment I am thinking about what I need to do to feel better and get back to the Y. I want to do weights and I want to swim some laps.
I also want my stomach cramps to go away.
I want the world to be stop being so crazy.
I want to finish my novel (see above) and start “Heart Wood” that is waiting for me on my digital shelf.
I am thinking about my parents…
Also thinking about what I have to look forward to.
What’s new in your world?
What are you looking forward to?
How is your mental and physical health?
Mom of Children 