This past week has been exhausting, though I’ve not actually done that much. I have low iron again, which fortunately is not very low, but low enough to need prescribed iron pills. I’ve always had trouble retaining iron so it’s nothing new to me; it just means I get tired easily and feel a little lethargic when it’s not at a good level.

I’ve also had horrible concentration this week, but I don’t know if that’s related to the lack of iron or not. It’s just a pain because I’m back to studying and I want to be on top of things but I feel like I’m not because I have to to do it such small chunks. It’s good to take breaks, I know, but not to the extent I’ve had to this week! It’s annoying and makes me feel guilty, even though I know I shouldn’t because as long as I get some done, even if it takes me a bit longer than usual, it’s better than nothing. I think it’s also freaking me out because it makes me wonder how on earth I’m going to cope with university when I start.

But, anyway, hopefully I will perk up after some more time on these pills and cut down on coffee and energy drinks which, for the last two weeks, have been my dearest of friends.

Totally unrelated tid-bits:

• My sister and nephew are adopting a 10-week-old puppy from the SPCA. He’s a brindle Staffy cross and unbelievably gorgeous. I’m super-excited because they only live half a kilometre from me so I can steal him for walks and puppy play-time and snuggles! Best. Things. Ever. (That and my kitty-cat snuggles, of course).
• I’m thinking of retiring from The Quilting Bee. I haven’t been very active with the club for over a year and I don’t feel I have the time or inclination/excitement for it that I once had. It’s bittersweet because I’ve met some lovely people through the QBee and have had a wonderful four-and-half years, but I can’t see myself being able to dedicate the time and energy to it now. I don’t think I should be a part of something if I’m not going to put effort into it.