Category: Life

How is Matt today?

Matt is having an ok day.

Matt's current mood is tired.

Matt is feeling fragile.

Matt's pain level* is 2.

This month's pain range is 1 to 4.

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I turned 50 recently

So, yeah, I’m officially old now. I’d been busy being social and whatnot this last week or so, but the… read more I turned 50 recently

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I hate feeling so weak

Today all I have done is take apart two drawers, bag the scrap, and run the hover over the mess… read more I hate feeling so weak

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Doing stuff

Thanks to the correct alignment of the stars or something, I have been doing stuff. This is a game changer… read more Doing stuff

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My sleep is out of sync

While, yes, I’m too tired to stay awake by about 6 or 7 pm, I am getting good sleep and… read more My sleep is out of sync

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Recovering from a nasty one

I had a massive flare-up and migraine attack yesterday. It was so bad that I did not even feel like… read more Recovering from a nasty one

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Over 13 hours of sleep

Last night, I went to bed in my new bed. I woke up over thirteen hours later. I feel well-rested… read more Over 13 hours of sleep

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Today is a good day

Despite the heat, last night I got a good sleep and woke up feeling better than I have in a… read more Today is a good day

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I slept a lot and now have pain

I slept through a lot of today, and now I am paying the price with head and neck pain. If… read more I slept a lot and now have pain

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Feeling pretty good today

Yesterday was rough, but today feels pretty nice: Minimal pain, minimal stiffness, minimal fatigue. I might even go outside.

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I went outside: There were people; I came home

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A long sleep and no pain – I call that a win!

I must have slept for about 12 hours today. After several nights of extra short sleeps, this long one felt… read more A long sleep and no pain – I call that a win!

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Today has been a mixed bag

Yesterday, we said goodbye to my dad. The service was lovely, and I felt I knew Dad better than I… read more Today has been a mixed bag

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Man, that flair up sucked

Today, I was hit by a category 9 flair-up. Pain, headache, my blood pressure being dangerous (blood having trouble getting… read more Man, that flair up sucked

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Why am I tired? My body isn’t.

Today all I did was browse the Internet, pop to the community allotment cabin and drink some tea (and chat),… read more Why am I tired? My body isn’t.

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January 2026 has been a lot

I started the year ill, my dad died, my blood sugar level is out of control (due to medication interruptions),… read more January 2026 has been a lot

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Today, I have a high tempriture and a nasty cough.

I felt rough Christmas day (so much pain), but it looks like Boxing Day will be nasty too. Send cute… read more Today, I have a high tempriture and a nasty cough.

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Low spoon time?

My physical well-being has been pretty much okay lately. Instead, I have had a distinct absence of mental energy. I… read more Low spoon time?

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I feel all the ages at once today

I woke up feeling a spritely 21, but now I feel like I’m 102. The energy I had has gone,… read more I feel all the ages at once today

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Woke up in pain but feeling better now

I woke up in pain today. The worst I’ve had in a long while. A red day and no mistake…. read more Woke up in pain but feeling better now

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I’m officially older; I feel the same

It is about 2am, which makes it my birthday. Don’t put candles on the cake – we’d have to call… read more I’m officially older; I feel the same

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Up early; long day

I’m up early. I have a long day ahead of me. Long week too, if I’m honest. I’d love some… read more Up early; long day

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Feeling the after effects

This week I was quite active (for me). I went to a few nice places, touched some grass, and took… read more Feeling the after effects

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Patchy sleep

I’ve been sleeping poorly. It is mostly my own fault. I spend several nights staying up late and getting up… read more Patchy sleep

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How’s 2025 treating you?

I hope your new year is full of joy and success. Mine hasn’t been all that bad. How’s your 2025… read more How’s 2025 treating you?