Wednesday here in New Zealand and I am beginning to rise up out of the fog of Damn Covid.
Covid is SO TUESDAY.
Yet here we are.
When I first got Covid (on Sunday), (forty first time ever), I thought oh yay. Isolation! No interruptions to my writing. I am not home. (I am travelling in New Zealand) but I set myself up in the hut in the wild garden and prepared to write. I thought about making a bed desk. Posting every day. For the life of me I never imagined I would get sick!
On Monday I read a book. A stupid book.
On Tuesday I watched Shogun, beginning to end. I have thoughts.
Now it is Wednesday and I am pulling down all the curtains (one whole wall of the hut is glass) for washing, and throwing out the mats to clean the floors. These windows are going to have a good wash! Inside and out.
I am SURE this is not how things were meant to go. What happened to my production. My writing. Two days LOST!
1. We cannot underestimate the impact of a desk. I like to write at a desk or table. And. No desk in this little hut. It is a catch all for old furniture and bags of discarded clothes but no desk. Though there is a very big, very comfy, very warm bed.
2. That headache. I have never felt anything like that before.
This week so far – and I know it is only Wednesday – has been a wash.
The good news
I am making farm plans. And I will need help to help R and I. So:
I have re-opened my subscription to the WWOOFER site. Once I am approved again I will begin to tidy things up – and then see who approaches.
It will be different. Maybe fewer farm students at a time, just for the summer and at this point only for a couple of weeks at a time. But building the farm back up needs help. And I intend to build it back up.
So there we have it. A little pebble thrown out into my pool to test the waters again.
Fuck it. I am going for a walk up the abandoned pathways, while the first curtain washes. Enough of this being locked up already. I just cannot do it for one more day.
C
The Kitchen's Garden 
29 responses to “There is Good News and Bad News”
Oh I’m sorry you got sick too, Celi. I was wondering how you were doing as I hadn’t seen any posts from you these past few days. That wretched COVID. I hope you’re on the mend now.
Exciting that you’re opening to WWOOFERs again. I have fond memories of leafing through the WWOOF catalogue with my much older brother (more than a decade older) about 20 years ago, or maybe more, when I was little and he was choosing places to WWOOF for the summer. He met his partner while WWOOFing in Scotland, 20 years ago this summer 🙂
Now that is a very wonderful story Grace!!!
Grace! How delightful. Thank you!
I have been concerned about you as we haven’t heard from you for a few days. So sorry about the headache and the stupid book. I’m sure the walk did you good. Sending hugs.
the headache was like being repeatedly jabbed in the head with a pick axe. But all gone now!
Sorry to hear you got the damn COVID. I hope you’re fully recovered soon.
Damn bloody Bollocksy Covid!! 😠
The fresh air always helps my friend! Hope you are on the mend soon, and back to writing up a storm.
I cannot bear being locked up inside. In fact not many of us can bear it!! 😂
Other than my bed, my desk is the most important piece of furniture I have. It’s my first port of call at the beginning of each day and at the end….. Tomorrow is a new day….:)
yes!! I agree. Today I have a violin case on my knee in bed as a desk. It is rather an elegant solution!
Creative thinking 🙂
That’s horrible! I think I’ve had Covid twice (never had test kits, other than travelling to Spain), relative to a “new” type of unpleasant cough that lingered, with general flu symptoms. I slept a lot for the first few days and then felt better, but the cough lingered. I believe that Covid is now classified like flu (it is here), so go out and walk around, but be mindful of others, which I know you are! Get well soon 🙂
They are still hyper vigilant here. Though it is actually a flu variant just a nasty one!
Moving sideways …I was just watching a programme about beautiful Oxford Sandy and Black pigs. A couple of times they really needed a Nanny Boo!
Glad to get the update on this end, but sad that Covid finally made its way into your body. Delays in plans yes, but with thinking time comes exciting news. I am so happy to hear that you want to start up the WWOOFer program again 🙂 I had a few passing thoughts about that very thing a few months back when so much was happening with The Matriarch and with John, but it wasn’t my place to push my ideas on you- although perhaps something was exchanged from my deep brain pondering right over into yours… perhaps the damn Covid opening the channel and it feels like such a right decision for the farm and for you who can teach sustainable ways once again- which was always your goal.
you are right. I do love to be able to share the fundamentals and what easier place than my own kitchen! It is also a matter of cost. I need to work out if I can afford a summer of houseguests. But hopefully the numbers come out. I certainly need the help.
Glad you’ve kicked it, and here’s to you get exactly the help you need!
I’m sorry that you’ve been going through all this. I know you’re a get things done and organized person, so this situation is probably especially hard for you. It sounds like you’re making some positive pans, moving ahead to get the farm redone and to go outside for your own wellness and to take an active role by washing things and getting things ready where you are for now hopefully all starts to move to the upswing for you soon.
I’m pleased there is good news and the writing of a blog post included in that… I found the Covid brain fog most unsettling. I relate to cleaning urge… even at my most unwell I can’t tolerate disorder. Wishing you a speedy recovery ♡
Oh boy! Now Covid! What more can be thrown your way? But as you say, “Ah, well!” I hope you really are on the mend–and that the walk felt invigorating. Nothing like fresh air, flowers, and birds!
You will be well soon, and will be on your way to your godmother and siblings and all others who, no doubt, are anxiously awaiting your arrival. And then home to the farmy! All good things lie ahead. xoxo
I am sorry to hear that the bug got to you and glad you are on the mend. Disorder and dirt always make me feel even worse and I completely understand the need to tidy and straighten up. Your little cabin will benefit from your illness. I am sad that you have been isolated though.
Covid is like a black cloud hanging over our lives. I hope you feel better soon and you make a swift recovery.
COVID can go away! I have had it 3 times, 2 confirmed. The headache and the snot. Oh the SNOT that seems to stay forever. Gentle hugs and yes movement helps if your head allows it.
Get well soon madam
Hope you recover soon. My own (so far only) dose of Covid was very mild but did leave me tired and dizzy, so I did nothing but lie in bed and watch movies on my phone for ten days. Don’t beat yourself up for not being productive. But really sorry it has spoiled your vacation.