I definitely caught a bug – groggy, sniffles, phlegmy cough. Took some lemsip during the day.

Did some admin, including booking a tour group trip in India. Now the only thing left to do is to apply for a visa, which I am dreading.

Made some effort to spring clean again – it feels like spring with the bright blue skies and mild weather, unlike the hostile heat of the Middle East. Stripped off the masking tape from the kitchen cabinet painting efforts. Did another round of KonMari discarding. Still more to come. I need to be more ruthless.

I took pictures of baby clothes that I had meant to discard this round, but I couldn’t quite bear to yet.

Got quite emotional during the course of the day and did some crying. Not sure if related to jet lag / tiredness, illness, cleaning, or just one of my moods. Anyway, I don’t mind crying in moderation. It’s cathartic.

Signed up for a class and almost didn’t go, as I wasn’t sure if exercise would delay my recovery. But my fellow Sharjah Hyroxers have all been back to the gym, three of them as soon as Sunday! So I felt I ought to go, but I took it easy so I don’t strain myself too much. I’m glad I went in the end. Did light weights, and getting some physical exercise in made me feel better.

Just took two Night Nurses, hope they do the trick and get rid of this cold ASAP. I’d like to be 100% again by Friday.