It’s just after 3am here in Oz on Easter Monday. I’ve been in bed for about 4-5 hours and cannot sleep. Again. Still.
Fortunately I don’t have major commitments tomorrow (today) so am not overly worried, but will try to avoid sleeping the day away and further screwing up my sleep patterns.
I’ve mentioned it on Twitter and Facebook but haven’t really gone into detail here about the fact that I haven’t been ‘well’ for the past few weeks. A cold I had became the flu, which hung around for 2-3 weeks. Then I developed an itchy rash on my chest, shoulders, back and legs as well as a constant stitch in my side. I put off seeing a doctor as I’d already scheduled a check-up so after finally seeking help I think I’m on the mend.
I apparently had some sort of virus which resulted in the rash. It’s still itchy (doesn’t help my insomnia) but is improving. The most frustrating part of it all is that I’ve struggled with my energy levels over the past three weeks. Each day I’ve deferred things, thinking I’d feel better the following day and get to it then.
We’ve all been there: wallowing in that unwell feeling; unable to remember what it’s like to feel healthy and energetic. But, like I said, the penicillin and antihistamines are doing their thing and I’m almost as good as new.
But #inothernews I’ve practically survived Easter unscathed. My mother bought me a lovely big box of chocolates which I annihilated throughout the day. In true ‘me’ form I decided to skip dinner and keep munching on the chocolates (and some chick pea chips) instead. Interestingly though I didn’t feel the need to partake in a Last Supper. In the past – when I’ve overindulged in something – I’ve said it’s cos I have to finish it before my ‘diet’ starts the next day. Because I’m not dieting I felt no need to polish off the chocolates on Sunday, so I could start with a fresh slate on Monday.
In fact, I just kept eating them because they were yummy. And I feel okay about that. A more moderate person would possibly try to eke them out over a number of days. But we all know I’m not a moderation kind of gal.
But that’s okay. Abstinence seems to work better for me at the moment and so I’ll continue to avoid the chocolate and chips aisle in the supermarket and I’m not at all fearful that the dam walls have burst and I’ve again lost control.
Amazingly I actually bought my niece some chocolate on Saturday which managed to remain intact until Sunday. The old me would have most certainly scoffed it and then had to dart to the shop first thing Sunday morning to replace it. But thankfully I somehow resisted it. And lived to tell the tale.
Equally shocking is that, having decided I wouldn’t eat dinner tonight – after the chick pea chips and chocolate – I was craving something kinda healthy so had a scrambled egg on a piece of toast (and no, the egg was not of the chocolate variety).
All in all, a relatively successful Easter. No Red Tulip chocolate indulgences and I’m okay with that.
How was your Easter?
April 1, 2013
After being sugar free I succumbed to a fun size cherry ripe (which I regretted) & a hot cross bun (which I’m savouring now).
April 1, 2013
At least it was a fun size cherry ripe… 😉
April 1, 2013
One of my clients bought me a packet of chocolates exactly the same as the one in your pics. I’m a bit of an all-or-nothing chocolate eater too but I’ve managed to have some control over these by leaving them in my workroom and accidentally covering them with mounds of lycra.
I had to work yesterday and finally got through the mounds of lycra sitting on the box and it was like being given them all over again.
I don’t think I’ll be forgetting them a second time.
April 1, 2013
Sadly mine only lasted the day, though they weren’t all consumed in one sitting which is a good thing. And I didn’t stuff myself until I was sick!
April 1, 2013
I had some chocolate yesterday. It was just OK. I wish that I hadn’t bothered and eaten something else. Oh well, always next time!
April 2, 2013
Regret is probably the worst thing…. fortunately my chockies were yummy, so no regrets there!
April 1, 2013
Sounds like a successful Easter!!!
April 2, 2013
It was Jess, hope you had a nice one!
April 1, 2013
Had a wonderful weekend with friends and family. Hope you feel better soon, and get some sleep! Nothing worse than those sleepless nights tossing and turning.
April 2, 2013
Yes, I spend far too many nights tossing and turning. I’m just lucky I don’t have a lot (many / any) daytime commitments at the moment. Glad you had a nice weekend!
April 5, 2013
My Easter was both good and bad. Great to spend time with family but my little family including me was sick and we still are…. I understand your frustration at not feeling 100%, I cannot wait until I’m better!
April 8, 2013
I read that you were unwell. Hopefully you’re better now as well!