Oh, my gosh--I can't believe I haven't written a new post here in three weeks! I did send a newsletter out, so that's a win. Sorry about the gap in posts. Life's been very hectic, and my energy and stamina are still really low after getting COVID in early July. I am struggling to keep up with everything (and not doing very well at that). I have some new treatments to try after a phone appointment with my doctor this week to review recent labs, so I'll fill you in a couple of weeks on what they are and if they're helping.
In the past month, we traveled to see our son for his 30th birthday (highlight: he's working full-time and says he feels the best he's ever felt in his 20 years with ME/CFS!), attended a graduation party, took a 4-day camping trip, and just last weekend, attended a wedding about five hours from here. The wedding weekend was wonderful, filled with our closest friends, but exhausting, as you can imagine! This week was two doctor's appointments, a book group meeting, and a Zoom meeting with our local support group. We are currently packing for another, longer camping trip, and I can barely keep my eyes open!
So, I thought I would just quickly share the vlog I made from that last camping trip--it was a very relaxing few days, and the vlog includes photos and videos of nature--lakes, waterfalls, birds, and more. It's all very serene and peaceful. Remember, as I explained in my book (and here on the blog), even just looking at pictures of nature is beneficial to your physical and mental health, so enjoy!
You can watch the video on YouTube or below:
I'm really wiped out today, but once we leave on this trip, I'm looking forward to some complete downtime, with nothing to do but lie in my lounge chair and read or stare into a campfire and be surrounded by nature.
I hope you enjoy the vicarious camping trip in the video!
How do YOU enjoy nature?
Let me know in the comments below.
