02 February 2024

Friday started as a disappointment because I woke up feeling under the weather. We scrapped our plans to go out today to be on the safe side. My head was congested, and I felt exhausted since I woke up this morning. I hate feeling sick, but I know I must take care of myself first.
I tried to turn the negative things into positive ones by writing and cooking, two favorite pastimes of mine. While the writing went well, I got tired several times in the kitchen, so I had to sit and rest for a few minutes each time. At least I'm learning how to spread my kitchen tasks out so nothing gets burned or ruined when I take breaks.
The worst part of the kitchen tasa was peeling and slicing the potatoes, not because I hated it, but because I had to take several breaks during the process. I was so relieved when I finally got the diced potatoes into the pot to boil them. Afterward, transferring the potatoes into the mixer and adding the heavy cream, sour cream, butter, chives, salt, and pepper wasn't as much trouble. Still, I was glad to have that task completed and the pots put into the dishwasher so we could deal with them later.
Although I felt better after cooking, the malaise struck again soon after. I had to sit down, and the only thing I could think of was to write more to keep my mind busy. It is only 13:30, and I am already considering going to bed. I know this feeling, and it won't go away quickly. The best thing for me is to keep a positive outlook and get through. I will sit and listen to some jazz and write more later.
Midnight is here, and I am closing this daily story out.
Be kind to one another.