Uggg, winter



11:00 AM

Winter is the time of year when I struggle the most. This year is no different. Right now my home looks more like a garage than a home. I have messes everywhere. I just can't keep up.

I get energize and work on all kinds of different projects, but prioritizing my time, such as cleaning before projects just doesn't work well. The good thing is I am completing lots of projects. But then the down cycle hits and my tools and supplies get left.

Currently I think I have partially done projects sitting in nearly every part of my home. Baskets of laundry to fold, others to wash. Piles of laundry that are sorted waiting to be washed. Dirty dishes are falling out of the sink.

MY LIVING ROOM TODAY
My biggest problem today, is no energy or desire. But, I need to try to get things done, obviously. However, this evening I have a birthday party for a 9 year nephew and I need to make sure that I have enough energy to but my happy face on. Today is one of those overwhelming days where just managing the illness is too much work and I just want to quit. To keep going I need to remind myself it will get better. Push, Push, Push.




Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

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