#Journal of a tired Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Thursday, 05/11/2026).
After the very short night, Koa and I had gone to bed early enough. But, my body and brain weren't kind to me, and with only about 5½ hours of sleep in total, I woke up again. My body told me I had to get up and start moving around. So we started our day earlier than I hoped for. We kicked off our "day" with the usual routine. I fixed Koa's meal, took my meds, let Koa out into the garden. Then, we got to the couch where we relaxed a bit. Koa was a bit restless, he kept asking me for attention while I tried to write my email to my dear friend. So, I decided to bribe the dude...
I grabbed a rawhide treat from Koa's little cupboard, and made him a happier pup when he finally received the treat. While he was frantically chewing on the treat, I was able to finish the email. When I was done, I switched clothes, and got ready to head out with the dude. It was another chilly night, and I was glad when Koa and I were back inside. I was still feeling rather tired, I really needed some more rest/sleep.
I made myself some brekkie and ate it. I managed to write Tuesday's journal Toot. The concentration I needed to do that made me feel even more exhausted. I watched some telly, and had dozed off for a short while. And then, a big snout appeared in my face, as Koa let me know he wanted attention. I saw the time and figured that he wanted to go for walkies. And that I just had a tiny snooze, and wished it could have been a bit more... I felt a bit groggy due to Koa waking me up. But, I got ready, and Koa and I headed out for another walk.
We got back, and I tried to relax some more with the telly on. I wasn't able to doze off again, unfortunately, and after an episode, I got up and fixed Koa's meal. As I felt so tired, I felt hungry as well, as my brain was craving for some sort of energy boost. So, I fixed myself some food as well. After the food, I did doze off for a very short time, but I woke up soon after. I watched some more telly, before I got ready for another walk with the dude. I was just putting on my headphones, when bestie called me on her way to work.
We chatted while I walked with the dude. When Koa and I got back, and bestie had arrived safe and sound, I managed to get a few chores done. Part of me is really ashamed of the state of my home. It's not too gross, but it could do with some better cleaning. And I still need my hands to get better, so that I can finally work on touching up the walls with some fresh paint. So many places that need a lick of it, but I need my hands to be able to properly do that. Don't want to mess things up with getting paint splashed in the wrong places. 😔
But I managed a few chores, watched some more telly, and of course Koa and I went for another walk. When we got back, I took Koa into the backyard, and we played with his ball for a while. I had to be careful not to get him too excited, as last time that happend, he slipped and hurt his paw. After a bit of silly playtime, I went back inside and started prepping things for bed and for the gym. We'd go to bed early enough, hoping that it could help me get some sleep before the early alarm...
Koa had his meal, I had a snack, and we went on one short last walk. Then we got to bed. I managed to doe off properly, and while I woke up twice, my watch said I got about 7½ hours of sleep in total, when the alarm had woken me up. We got up, I fixed Koa's meal, took my meds, let Koa out, got dressed, and then we got ready to head to Skoosh. Our new "day" had begun.
Thanks to all for your kindness and support during my "journey through daily life" :bear_love: I really appreciate it :bear_hugs: as it helps me to keep going on bad/harder days! :bear_nuzzle:
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