Long time, good time.

Long week. Long couple of weeks, really. Lots of work on curriculum updating and streamlining, math homework and mid-term last week, fulfilling events on the weekend, house cleaning and Halloween decorating to get ready for our season of celebration, yard and deck clean-up before winter… Lots of early mornings, and napping when I can.

Facts: I am doing more than I have been able to do in a years.

But it takes a toll on my migraine-centered life.

But it also fills my cup.

But I miss out on things I want to do, with friends and family.

But I know they can see that I have my teeth in some things, and they support my tenacity.

So on the balance, I am grateful and feeling accomplished. My prof is feeling like things are changing for the better for his class flow, and that’s my goal. His students are reaping benefits as well, and are clearly so curious and motivated. I love seeing them grow faster than I did in their same place on the journey.

But also Facts:

I am super tired. The body only does so much these days, even with better meds on board.

My MRI will be scheduled soon. I hope something more turns up that is actionable.

And ya know. I have this complete work of art in my house every day.