Monday, February 3, 2025

Down But Not Out

Well, the first month of 2025 found the TSR household down for the count. My husband and I rarely get sick but when we do, it lingers. And the cold, damp, gray, rainy days did not help. In between bouts of chills and coughing and making sure the palm trees outside were not covered in snow, I’d sing “Tomorrow” from Annie, like some prayer of desperation. (And believe me, if I’m attempting to sing, it’s a desperate situation.)

 

So, pretty much all momentum was lost around here, but although we were down, we are not out! 

 

WRITING

My Write 25 in 25 helped me keep at writing, even with being sick. It’s mostly been sessions of 2-5 minutes since that was about all I could focus on.    

 

READING

I was in a bit of a reading slump, but then the fun, twisty thriller, Cross My Heart by Megan Collins pulled me in and wouldn’t let go.  

 

WATCHING

TV – We finished our re-watch of "LA Law"! We definitely enjoyed the first bunch of seasons, and even though it kind of fell apart after that, it was still fun. We’re now re-watching/watching "The West Wing." My husband and I both remember starting this series when it first came out but neither of us can remember if we ever finished it.

 

Movie – although it felt kind of long, we liked "Conclave." The acting was good. And, of course, we enjoyed the turtles. 

 

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How do you get your focus and/or momentum back after being sick? Have you read or watched anything that broke through a slump for you?

14 comments:

  1. Sorry you were sick. Cold and damp never helps.
    We should go back and watch LA Law. Enjoyed it when it was in its first run.

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    1. Thanks, Alex. My husband and I are very fortunate in that we - usually! - don't get sick too often.

      We really did enjoy re-watching LA Law. And it was a lot of fun seeing so many guest stars and character actors.

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  2. I'm so sorry you've been sick. I make lists on paper or in my head to get back on track.

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    1. Thanks, Natalie. We're definitely doing better now!

      Oh, and I love lists! :)

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  3. I've hit a slump too and am working my way back to my norm. It's been a slog. I've been reading Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series and enjoying most of it. UK humour is a favourite of mine.
    Anna from elements of emaginette

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  4. Glad you're feeling better. Hope your mojo comes back fully.

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    1. Thanks! My mojo is coming back, slowly and steadily, like a tortoise. :)

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  5. The first two weeks of January were tough because I wanted that new year momentum, but I was miserably sick. Thankfully, I'm healtheir now, but yeah, sickness can sidetrack me. I'm glad your 25 in 25 is going well! Way to go!

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    1. Glad to hear you're feeling better now!

      Thanks re the 25 in 25! I'm back to writing in longer sessions now so that's helping a bit with the momentum.

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  6. Hope you fully recover soon! I don't try to be productive when I'm sick. I usually just catch up on my show-watching or audiobook listening. I'm probably the worst person to give productivity advice, though. It takes me forever to finish writing something.

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    1. Thanks, Loni! I did end up watching more TV than I usually do. I couldn't concentrate on much else.

      What's productive for one person might be different for someone else. Don't beat yourself, Loni. You do you, whatever that looks like! :)

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  7. I'm down and out for the count when I get sick. Eventually, I'll feel well enough to get back on the bandwagon, but I have no tips for how I do that.

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    1. It's tricky, too, because while you want to get back on track, you don't want to overdo it either.

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