I got fairly caught up in the work day, even forgetting little life details (like what to make for dinner) and errands that I need to run later (pick up a prescription, drop off a return). It wasn’t so much that work was that engaging or pressing for some reason, but more that my anxiety was relieved and I regained my focus.

…I almost forgot to take a break…

A ping from my Traveling Partner checking in on me pulled my head out of my work long enough to recognize I hadn’t had a break in a while. I got up and made a cup of tea, and made conversations with co-work “colleagues” (about our gardens and the heat, mostly).

The plant on my desk

I sat down at my desk with my tea, and rather “unfortunately” without my feeling of momentum. lol Ah, but this break isn’t over! I’m often fairly bad at taking a proper break; I get sucked back into work too quickly, without drinking the tea, or allowing my mind to really do something different. 😆 This time I’m struggling to return to work (which tells me I really need this break!) and happily embrace a moment of quiet over a cup of tea that is still too hot to drink.

I breathe, exhale, and relax. Remembering that I need to pick up an Rx reminds me also that my Ozempic wasn’t available on time, and that I’m now two days late on it, and potentially beginning to feel the effects of not taking it (for the first time in more than a year). I’m annoyed about it. I submitted my refill request fully a week before I needed it, but the pharmacy didn’t have it in stock, even days later after ordering it. They told me to come back Monday, but didn’t have it then and assured me it would be in on Tuesday (today). I’ve lost trust and I’m vexed. But, I guess things could be worse. (Nearly always.) Another breath becomes a sigh… I take a sip of my tea and think my thoughts.

…I really want a nap… Or noodles… 😂 Or… something.

The glare of the midday summer sun reflecting into my eyes from the parking lot below gives me a headache. I get up and close the blinds. There’s work to do. I sip my tea and consider beginning again.