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The final domino fell (and thoughts on how it’s still weird to have Covid)

Posted on May 17, 2022 by noemikjames / 21 Comments

My husband tested positive this morning. He felt pretty bad last night, but we waited until the morning to ensure a positive rapid. And boy was it positive! He ...

Health & Well Being/Parenting & Family

The Big Switch

Posted on May 16, 2022 by noemikjames / 2 Comments

My kids both tested positive this morning, so we opened all the windows and cranked the air purifier up and made the big switch. Now my husband is the lone Covi...

Health & Well Being/Work/Teaching

It seems I need a break (And I’m taking one!)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by noemikjames / 7 Comments

On Sunday night I had a dream that I tested positive for Covid and I was SO HAPPY. The thought of taking a whole week off of work, with permission to rest, was ...

Health & Well Being/Photography

I’m going to miss this

Posted on April 7, 2022 by noemikjames / 3 Comments

Driving to the coast to run really did the trick. It was cooler there and the views were beautiful. Taking the time to drive somewhere new and different really ...

Health & Well Being/Perimenopause/Work/Teaching

Sad Sack

Posted on April 6, 2022 by noemikjames / 2 Comments

I’m in crap mood. This week has not been what I had hoped it would be. I’m tired and I still don’t feel great. I’m having a hard time ge...

Health & Well Being/Parenting & Family

Thankful for the spring break margins

Posted on April 1, 2022 by noemikjames / 1 Comment

My son and I ended up getting what my daughter has. I am very thankful that we’re on spring break, so we had to space to fall like dominoes into this cold...

Health & Well Being/Life

“Missed Schedule,” An answer for Aunt V, and coming down with something

Posted on March 30, 2022 by noemikjames / 3 Comments

My post yesterday didn’t go up when it was scheduled to. That really bothered me. I spent some time trying to get that done on Monday night so I could sch...

Health & Well Being

Maintaining consistent sleep schedules (or not)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by noemikjames / 6 Comments

I know there is a fair amount written about the very good reasons one should get up at the same time every day, from not disrupting our circadian rhythms to usi...

Health & Well Being/Self-compassion/Writing

Two weeks without a mask mandate (and lamenting the lack of thoughtful dialogue)

Posted on March 24, 2022 by noemikjames / 25 Comments

On an update on the last two weeks as we’ve moved away from masks for the first time where I live. (This turned out to be a looooong one. You’ve been warn...

Health & Well Being

Naming the pain

Posted on March 18, 2022 by noemikjames / 4 Comments

Thank you for everyone who gave me information on headaches on my last post. Having a possible name for the pain really helps – it helps find information ...

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