Here is a brief update since my release from isolation. Not only was I able to leave my isolation chamber (a.k.a. the guest room on the top floor of our house) for good on Wednesday morning, I was also able to dive right back into work that very day. I use the verb 'dive' here because , in some ways, that is exactly how it felt. It felt like I was once again diving head on into that stressful chaos that I call earning a living. However, it felt more like diving into an empty pool rather than a full one where the water kindly breaks the impact. I suppose Wednesday was cushioned by a somewhat lighter schedule but Thursday was exhausting as I had started to taking on more groups in different locations. On Thursday I completely dived into an empty pool and my body and mind felt kind of broken by the end of the day. I may need to slow down further.
However, I will say that my schedule is not like it was. Last winter and most of spring was just insane. Cláudia refers to it as the time my eyes were 'rolling backwards' in my head. I was simply so overwhelmed that I couldn't even stop. I certainly have a reduced schedule in comparison to that time but it still feels too full. I need to build my body back up first. If I work too much now I won't be able to strengthen it as I will have to put all my energy into lesson planning, teaching, and getting from one place to another. My energy is limited now. The tricky thing is finding that balance again. I need to earn real money at some point soon or I will have whole other stress to deal with. Not for nothing but having to cancel our original plans so abruptly back in May really put a strain on our finances.
BUT...things are not all doom and gloom. I have enjoyed every hug and cuddle from both Cláudia and Evan since the isolation period ended. I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to touch your loved ones (or anyone for that matter) when you have been restricted from doing so for a period of time. I'm just happy that it was only nine days!
I have also been able to enjoy some quality time this weekend with my girls. We enjoyed a wonderful walk on the beach Sunday morning. I even swam for a bit. It was surprisingly warm for this time of year. Of course, I am now nursing a cold, but I would like to think my swim had nothing to do with it.
I will keep the updates coming but probably not as often now. It seems as though I am cancer-free now so it will only be updating on this link as to how my body is adjusting to the tyhroid replacement hormone, etc. It feels good to say cancer free!
However, I will say that my schedule is not like it was. Last winter and most of spring was just insane. Cláudia refers to it as the time my eyes were 'rolling backwards' in my head. I was simply so overwhelmed that I couldn't even stop. I certainly have a reduced schedule in comparison to that time but it still feels too full. I need to build my body back up first. If I work too much now I won't be able to strengthen it as I will have to put all my energy into lesson planning, teaching, and getting from one place to another. My energy is limited now. The tricky thing is finding that balance again. I need to earn real money at some point soon or I will have whole other stress to deal with. Not for nothing but having to cancel our original plans so abruptly back in May really put a strain on our finances.
BUT...things are not all doom and gloom. I have enjoyed every hug and cuddle from both Cláudia and Evan since the isolation period ended. I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to touch your loved ones (or anyone for that matter) when you have been restricted from doing so for a period of time. I'm just happy that it was only nine days!
I have also been able to enjoy some quality time this weekend with my girls. We enjoyed a wonderful walk on the beach Sunday morning. I even swam for a bit. It was surprisingly warm for this time of year. Of course, I am now nursing a cold, but I would like to think my swim had nothing to do with it.
I will keep the updates coming but probably not as often now. It seems as though I am cancer-free now so it will only be updating on this link as to how my body is adjusting to the tyhroid replacement hormone, etc. It feels good to say cancer free!