A Week in the Life - Day 6

Day 6: Friday

I woke today feeling okay. On Sunday we have a family event that we would like to attend - celebrating the birth of a baby boy in to the family. I really need to start thinking about ways to conserve energy so that I am well enough to go. I spent most of the morning in bed. I began to read one of the books that My Handsome Man got me for my birthday but found it was too painful to hold the book for a long period of time. My muscles hurt more in the morning.

After a rest, I switched to the Audible app on my phone. I have been listening to The Rent Collector and I am really enjoying it. I find listening to a book when I'm having a semi-bad M.E. day is really good but, like other activities, I get a headache if I listen too long.

I got a headache. I took some painkillers and rested for a few hours. After yesterday's failure to help around the house I planned on making dinner. It will be the one big activity I do today. Normally I try to slowly prepare throughout the day, resting between chopping vegetables etc. Today we have no food in the house. I did a click and collect shop online for My Handsome Man to collect on his way home. He helped by unpacking the groceries as I started on dinner.

I cooked dinner. I actually lasted the whole meal and didn't have to get My Handsome Man to take over half way through. I tried out a new recipe from Deliciously Ella. The butternut squash that arrived with our shop was enormous so we had leftovers for another day when I have less energy, and My Handsome Man wants a break from chores.

After dinner I started to feel the cost of today's exertions. I decided to have a relaxing candlelit bath to soak my muscles. I used a candle I got as a birthday present, and part of a Lush Bubble Bar (another birthday present) before heading to bed and reading.

To read day 7 click here.