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[popkin16]

 I've been really tired lately. I always make sure to leave enough time for me to get 8 hours of sleep, but when I wake up I still feel like I need more. On my days off, I take a small nap, and I still feel ready for bed at my normal work time. Also on my days off, I usually end up with a headache, though I suspect that's because the light from my laptop is angering my eyes. I've got this add-on called Dark Reader that turns websites dark. I might leave it on for a bit, see if that makes a difference. And every now and then, I'll be walking, and I'll briefly feel unbalanced, like I'm leaning too far to one side even though I know I'm not. I don't have a primary care physician, but perhaps I'll call around.

My writing is inching along. It's like trying to get blood from stone, but if I can just get the words out...

I've been bouncing between fandoms. I'm rereading Daredevil fics, some Due South, and even Witcher fanfic even though I've still yet to see the show. There's just SO MUCH I want to watch and it feels like I never have enough time. As always, the majority of my reading is McShep. I'm reading seaward's latest, Atlantis 2020: Milestones. Before that I was on a McShep kid!fic binge, which i might resume once I have A2020 read.

I'm also reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and I relate so hard to the MC. I think it's also a case of my needing a book like this - something quiet and fun but safe. I'm feeling emotionally exhausted these days and have so little to spare.

This post is more of a downer than I meant it to be. I really am doing well! I opened up a savings account at my bank. Can only put like $5 in every now and then, but it's something. Between that and the 401k I set up at work, I feel like a real life adult!

I am going to end this post with a link to Harrison Ford being absolutely BAFFLED by lingo. It's made me laugh like 5 times.

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[timespirt]

"HUGS" I hope you'll be OK hon.

[popkin16]

I think I will be :) It might all just be a symptom of my fatigue~

[timespirt]

"HUGS"

[popkin16]

*HUGS*

[esteefee]

hey buddy. if you are drinking coffee/caffeine, I recommend giving it up and seeing if you feel your energy pick up. I started having that reaction to coffee in my early 30s (it making me tired and a little dizzy), and when I switched to decaf, I felt much better.

but yeah, definitely find a doc and get checked out. :(

I'm so proud you are saving up! right on.

thanks for the Harrison link. hilarious. even more hilarious is the incels in the comments whining about how if the roles were reversed there would be "trouble." as if a huge gender imbalance doesn't exist our society. *eyeroll*

[popkin16]

I do drink a lot of soda. Though I sort of feel like I don't know who I am if I don't drink it LOL. I'll give it up for a day, see if that makes a difference. Might need to plan a vacation if it works though, so I can deal with my caffeine withdrawal headache at home.

Thank you <3 I'm proud of me too.

His baffled reaction gives me much delight. The stupid comments less so :\

[esteefee]

try stepping down instead of going cold turkey. and there are non-caffeinated sodas, you know? also, sugar drop is a thing as well. there are sodas without sugar or caffeine that are plenty tasty (a lot of juice flavored but not sugary sodas are out there now and they're pretty cheap).

lately, though, I have been drinking straight up water with little vitamin packets. shore up your vitamins and hydrate at the same time. they make some really tasty ones that fizz.

I know: it sucks. lol.

[popkin16]

That's a great idea! I've been meaning to try and get healthier anyway. I really like water with mio (or, well, store brand mio). Perhaps I should start bringing a bottle of that with me to work...

I really appreciate your advice - even if it doesn't help with the health stuff, cutting down on soda is a good idea anyway.

[elayna]

Take care of yourself. *hugs*

[popkin16]

Thank you, bb ♥

[logicgunn]

Dark Reader is such a blessing for eye strain. Def get it checked out if you can. I had to get glasses a couple of weeks ago, everything was getting a little fuzzy.

My writing isn't flowing so well as I'd like atm so I feel your pain. I have no problem starting a fic (I have three WIPs) but getting them done is proving challenging. Ah well. Looking forward to reading more by you. :)

And go you with the savings account. Saving is hard and $5 every now and then is definitely something. :)

[popkin16]

I have glasses, though I wonder if maybe I should get myself reexamined. So far Dark Reader has really helped, but the true test will be a day off where I do nothing but play online.

Oh man, I feel you re: WIPS. I have SO MANY. If you ever need to chat/vent about your work, let me know. Sometimes just talking it helps. Though, as always, the actual writing is the hardest part.

If I save up $5 every now and then, eventually I'll have saved a lot! Honestly, I never expected to make enough to be able to save anything at all.