August 19, 2022 5:16 PM
Money tree
A little over two years ago, my money tree was thriving. I don't really know what has all happened since then, but five trees have gone down to two, and it's really struggling now. My gut feel, completely unscientific theory on this is that I haven't given it the attention it requires. I used to stare at that thing 20 times a day, every day. Sure, I just pulled a number out of my butt, but I feel like it's pretty close to the truth.
So, last week, while I was doing surgery on my plant and removing one of the dead trees, I decided that I would try and save the last two standing.
In the past, when I was staring at the tree a lot, I would look for tiny little sprouts, and watch them grow bigger and bigger each day. Last week, I picked out a tiny set of leaves, and I think it's actually grown a bit!
August 7, 2022 2:20 PM
COVID, final part
Man, COVID just threw off my whole summer. I remember going into the summer feeling calmer than usual, yet excited to get more things done for myself. And in the beginning it was going great. But then I went home, and I got COVID, and I've felt kind of in a funk ever since. I want to get back to my projects, but it's been hard to get started. Plus work has been really busy lately, and that isn't helping.
Anyway, in two weeks my sabbatical starts! I'm really really excited, but also a little worried I might not make the most of it.
July 12, 2022 10:22 PM
COVID, part 4
This past Saturday I finally tested negative, and I drove back to Pittsburgh. My fever, sore throat, and nasal congestion all got better pretty quickly, but what's been lingering is the fatigue. The fatigue and constant headaches and feeling completely unmotivated at work. People have told me that this is normal. It's just made me feel bad though because I'm not able to get as much done as I usually do. I've felt like I've been unable to focus at work, and my forehead just has this weird numb feeling to it when I stare at code for too long.
But today felt different. Today was the first day since getting COVID that I didn't feel awful at work.
July 6, 2022 11:35 PM
COVID, part 3.1
Everyone keeps telling me that they hope I feel better soon. My COVID symptoms have not felt worse than any minor cold I've gotten in my life.
It just feels awful to have to stay away from people.
July 6, 2022 8:16 PM
COVID, part 3
It is Day 5. According to the CDC, tomorrow is when I can finally stop isolating. I took another rapid test today, and I definitely still have COVID.
Is it a really faint line?
No, it's just a line.
My symptoms seem to be getting better. Throat is a lot less sore. I slept last night without the use of Mucinex or Sudafed and I only woke up once or twice. I can breathe at night.
I've been trying to work this week, which doesn't really feel great. It seems like after a few hours my head feels weird and I just want to take a break. I hope this gets better next week.
Yesterday during dinner I was feeling kind of lonely so I gave my sister a call and we video chatted. It was good. I miss eating with people. I've been playing Stardew Valley with my free time, and it's nice and relaxing.
Dan brought me some ice cream and sorbet in the middle of my workday, and it was the absolute highlight of my day. It felt incredibly good to taste the frozen dessert in my mouth.
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