Where to even start?  I made progress in a lot of ways, which might be why I’m tired.  Well, that and continuing to heal.  That takes a lot out of me, especially when certain entities stress me out so much that sleeping becomes an issue.  I’ve had to use the Zzzquil at times just to ward off full exhaustion.  Next week should be better.

As far as writing goes, I did make a good amount of progress.  I finished chapters 9 and 10 of Darwin & the Joy Path.  My speed is still one section per day due to appointments and not being able to stay seated for long.  With the holiday break coming up, I might be able to do 2 a day if I don’t do have appointments.  I’m still going to take an hour to get fresh air and play Pokemon, which usually gives me a recharge.  Not sure if I’m physically and mentally at that point, but we’ll see.  Means I’m either getting 1.5 or 3.66 chapters done before things are done.

I will admit that I’m having some trouble figuring out the first part of chapter 11.  The notes I have are . . . Well, I seem to have thrown about five issues into a section that will range from 3-6 pages.  This is the beginning of the next challenge of the Joy Path too, so they still have the rest of chapter 11 and all of 12.  I will try to take some time this weekend to list the threats and see if I can combine or minimize.  The loose rocks and quakes can be part of the background since it’s a dangerous mountain climb.  Not sure what ‘launched to’ means since the last word got smeared.  At least I have until Wednesday to figure this all out.

I’m going to be finishing up the February posts and maybe set a few up for March tonight since I have the time.  Possibly jump back into ‘Phi Beta Files’ since I finally figured out the adventures for penultimate volume.  Can’t remember what I had for the finale due to it being induced by fatigue and medication.  A friend suggested I go back into the hospital to see if it all comes back, but I don’t think insurance would cover that.  Not going to hunt for the bacteria that brutalized me and ask for another round either.

So, how’s my health doing?  The drainage wound has finally healed to the point where I don’t need it packed.  I can take care of it at home while it finished closing.  This past week was frustrating though because the nerves and blood vessels started growing in, which is a good sign.  Just means bleeding easily and feeling itchy, which sucks because I can’t scratch without making it bleed even more.  Still, it means the nightmare I’ve been dealing with since the week before Thanksgiving is nearly over.  One more appointment to make sure things are good and that’s it.  Means I can also go back to work this week even though it’s only for two days.  Get to see my students and coworkers before the break, which I mentally needed.

With the holiday break starting this week, I will have a bunch of free time.  I don’t get my son until the second half, so I’ll get writing done while he’s with his mom.  That’s really it considering the cold weather and I will still be a little injured.  This break and the one in February are usually lazy ones because it’s too cold outside.  The mall is an option, but it gets crowded and you can’t do much there unless you spend money.  I don’t know if I should say I need a lazy period since I’ve been sitting on my rump for so long.  Guess it is different when you do it to relax instead of being injured.

Oh, I nearly forgot that I mentioned latkes.  Since it’s still Hanukkah, we’re doing our usual latke party today.  Always tasty and there tends to be enough leftovers for me to get extra meals.  Hoping to make at least one of my work lunches out of them.  They’re so easy to bring and reheat since I go plain.  This event also means family will be over, which is nice since I was out of commission on Thanksgiving.  Not that my son and niece weren’t hanging in my room with the Nintendo Switch.  I can actually get out of bed and go downstairs without unrivaled agony this time.

So, what are my goals of the week since I’m nearly healed?

1. Latke party today.
2. Spend time with son.
3. Write more Darwin & the Joy Path.
4. Finish February posts when free.
5. Work on ‘Phi Beta Files’ outlines.
6. Puzzle time.
7. Binge ‘The Mighty Nein’ once the final episode is out.
8. Catch Pokemon for exercise.  (Can’t use bike yet.  Need full heal for that.)
9. Get car taken care of.

Oh yeah.  Some great friends sent me get well gifts including Amazon gift cards.  I got myself some simple things like a new baby name book, a long-sleeve shirt, and a 3-CD set of rock songs (arriving in about 2-3 weeks).  There were two things I got that I wanted to share.  The sweatshirt was one I was excited to stumble onto and the satchel is something I’ve needed for years since my old one has been falling apart: