I woke up feeling rotten. Cramps, headache, stuffy nose and sore throat. My brain doesn't want to work. Just a run of the mill cold but for some reason its getting me down. forced a bit of writing out this morning and plan to spend the rest of the day curled up with a hot … Continue reading Autumn
Tag: Ill
Shaking But Writing
My heart is beating hard. If I let my hands still for a moment they tremble. Stinging eyes, head pounding, stomach cramping and my tongue is thick with white film. These delightful symptoms are all down to the latest batch of steroids. For over a fortnight I've existed on an exhausting jittery energy. I've finished … Continue reading Shaking But Writing
Does Drawing Count As Writing?
Yesterday and this morning I have been focusing on giving readings for my Thursday writing group. It's become an online group since Covid-19. Technically i suppose there's no point keeping to one day, however I shall be continue to give my feedback on a thursday. I do well with routine and deadlines. I'm not sure … Continue reading Does Drawing Count As Writing?
Just A Little Writing
I woke up several times in the night with a swollen throat and the beginnings of migraine. The migraine hit in full force this morning. I didn't manage to get out of bed until around one in the afternoon. I scribbled a few words down, but I don't know if they'll even make it into … Continue reading Just A Little Writing
Tea Helps
I've been ill with a nasty chest infection. I have been stuck to the sofa. Every time I move my breath becomes short and heaving. At it's worst I couldn't take a few steps without having to take my Inhaler. It has been thoroughly exhausting. However, like any good scribe, I took the opportunity to exploit … Continue reading Tea Helps
Ill And Grumpy
Today was not the best. It started with a tickly throat that's now become a hacking cough. I chipped a tooth and my body is aching all over. However, I did manage to do a bit of writing despite being huddled up in a blanket for most of the day. Today's Wordcount: 286
Poorly
Considering I've been either sleeping or throwing up for the past few days it will not surprise you that I have not done any writing. It was my plan to get the synopsis for my novel written by now. I am almost feeling human again now and have managed to eat a little bit today. … Continue reading Poorly