Part of the reason why I'm so scared to Go Outside is that I'm deathly scared of covid. Long covid, specifically. I've planned to get the vaccine tentatively in the past but my mom has also expressed fear of it, which is stupid, and I'm stupid for falling for it, and I have asked EVERY doctor I have met and they all said it's safe, but she's my mom and there's a part of me that respects and obeys no matter what. "It's perfectly safe," I told her. "Not for me," she said.
Anyway, I got the vaccine today along with the flu vaccine. Mom was upset and barely tried to hide it.
Tomorrow I have several people visiting the house one after the other to evaluate trees and damage and my electricity and I'm not looking forward to having to be presentable for all of those hours. I have some shit to do on the side besides that and I'm hoping none of it conflicts.
To placate myself and make bearing the ouchie vaccine arms a little easier, I got some treats at the store, like caramel macchiato iced coffee and a big fat baguette. So I have those things to look forward to, at least. Right now I'm using the coffee to stay awake until it's time to go to sleep. The urge to just take my pills 2 hours early is overwhelming.
Lastly, I'm reading Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher again. I think it's the first book in her shared Paladins universe and it's how I discovered her, and it's been a while since I read it (5 years? 6?), so I just barely remember what happens. I'm looking forward to going on that adventure again.
Much love and hurty arms,
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