Tuesday, February 4, 2025

You turn weariness into a story—deflection or mastery?

February 4th, 2025
The lampshade flickers as evening settles, but the neighbor’s dog persists in barking.

I shall never again indulge in jasmine tea; it has been two days since my last cup, and the sleepiness lingers as though it has become a permanent companion. I now toy with the idea of a remedy: something with more of a kick, perhaps a soda with a big, silly hat of cold cream. A laughable remedy, but I’m beginning to think a sugar boost might be the only thing saving me right now.

But must exhaustion be conquered? Why not simply be tired?๐Ÿ˜Œ

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