My new year was off to a bumpy start. I was worn down from the holiday season, busiest one yet at the little beachside post office- record sales numbers everyday.
The second week of January, I developed symptoms similar to the dreaded COVID, off to the urgent care center. The provider (ARNP) was decked out in full PPE, so she could swab my nasal passage; the medical assistant was only wearing a mask and she spent more time in close contact with me. The provider did not get the swab into my throat (making me wonder how accurate all the testing numbers can possibly be if the data collection is flawed). I was instructed to remain in quarantine until I received the test results. That’s it, no treatment, no advise, nothing…not take aspirin, eat chicken soup, stay hydrated, rest…nothing; oh wait, did I want pain medication (??) I never said anything about pain.
That is all behind me now, I hope. I have no idea what I had- it was deemed not COVID. I was moderately ill, more off my norm than actually ill. I had a persistent low grade fever, sore throat, ear pressure, altered taste (things were just not how they were supposed to be) and most annoying…the woozy feeling that I could not shake off. I was getting seasick watching television, standing, walking through the house and winded when using the stairs.
The new year adventures start today…hopefully. Tonight I am planning to venture to St Augustine to see the holiday lights. My long time buddy and I are planning to go, I don’t care to drive at night, although I have worked out why and a potential solution. We are both struggling to cope with chronic pain, and weather holding (damp cold effects us negatively), we plan to go have a nice car ride, a walking (very slowly) through the downtown and then a nice car ride home.
Saturday is my errand day, but Saturday afternoon my son and his family are coming over to help me with some tasks around the house. We plan on having dinner and then watching some British Comedies. This is always an adventure as he has four children under the age of 6, three girls and one infant boy.
Sunday is the first trip to the Zoo in 2021. My plan is to visit the Zoo at least once a month, make the most of my membership. The trips were limited in 2020 due to closure and limits. Now, we have mastered social distancing, wearing masks, and the Zoo limits the number of guests.
The new year goal is one trip a month to the Zoo. The intention is to travel each weekend to some destination in Florida to explore my home state. There is so much history and novelty in Florida, and I need to get to know more of it. Pack a lunch, the paint box and some canvas boards and I am off to see my home state.
Snowmoon Adventures 