2003-02-11 - 1:08 pm
I've been sick for a few days now. Severe sinus congestion that has landed me with dizzy spells and headaches and a prescription for nasal spray and some heavy-duty antihistamines. Now I understand Bekah's pain. I've missed the last two days in terms of classes (Art History and drawing studio) but I honestly needed the bed rest. I'm trying my hardest to get back in the game for tomorrow since I have an Art History midterm and a lecture to attend, not to mention an essay that needs to be submitted. I think by tomorrow I will have reached a 70% wellness level which is good enough to drive across town without worrying that I'll pass out at the wheel.
I just have to get through tomorrow and then things will be alright. Reading Week is next week, thanks to Family Day coming this Monday. I'll be able to get caught up on all my missed work then without feeling the pressure of impending deadlines of doom. Plus, I'll be able to take some time for my own creative projects (knitting, working on my zine, and doing some lino prints) which have taken the backburner since the semester started.
Christ, I don't even want to think about all the things that are piling up on me already but I guess that's what I get for wanting to go back to school. Projects, papers, drawings, prints, etc etc. So much stuff. Yes, Reading Week will be a godsend.
And now a list:
Things to do this week (and next)
1) Decide on an image and cut lino for Friday's studio class.
2) Complete 'egg drawing' that didn't get done this past week.
3) Write up rough sketch for Beyond the Apron quilting/tapestry essay.
4) Finish press-release ad for Beyond the Apron show.
5) Finish invitations for Beyond the Apron show.
6) See The Hours with Carly.
7) Work on zine.
8) Call Mom.
9) Go for a walk along the river.
10) Not die.
PS: I hate how with the combination of school and being ill keeps me locked away from any form of social life. I haven't spoken with friends or my boyfriend for anything longer than 10 minute increments in over a week. And, if I wasn't so stuffed up and stressed, I'd be really upset about that.
