on the mend

 I am finally feeling better today. The oddest thing sticking around is a sore head. Not a headache but a head that is actually sore around my temples, jaws, and forehead. It's a weird sensation like I've been in a fight. Otherwise, things are good - I'm eating and drinking again. I'm especially glad to be able to enjoy a cup of coffee and a solid lunch. Yesterday evening, MonsterMustDie picked up a light dinner at Little Tokoyo of salad, miso soup, and a handroll, which was a very satisfying. I actually saved the yet-undressed salad for lunch today -I added the ginger dressing and put a chopped fried chicken tender on top for a very filling meal. 

It's sunny now. I should probably go outside to move my body and get things flowing. 

double plus unwell today

 I had the first of two shingles vaccinations as well as a flu vaccine a couple of months ago with very few side effects other than lethargy for a few days. Last Tuesday I got the second of the two-part shingles vaccine and it kicked my ass. By Wednesday afternoon, I had to leave work early. I took a hot soak and put myself to bed for the rest of the day. I had really strange dreams of my body and the pain it was in being in layers and sections like a digital file. I've spent most of today in bed with an incredible headache and inability to eat. Even my teeth hurt. I hope I'm on the upswing tomorrow.