Dear body, now is not the time to get sick

I haven't felt so good the past few days. May be coming down with something. It's not a herx as I haven't increased my antibiotics anytime recently. Possibly a cold or cold-like virus. Possibly my body reacting to the barometric pressure of the storm. All I know is that I hurt today. Tired, achy, blech.

Damnit universe--a week and a half prior to the exam is not the time to get sick. Sigh.

Will take today off instead of Sunday, which was my planned day off. And if need be re-adjust my plans for the rest of my studies. It's really hard not to feel guilty for needing to take some time off of studying, but as I tell others: resting is not doing nothing, it's giving your body time to heal. Why is it so much harder to listen to your own advice?

Mantras for the next few weeks:

• My worth and value is not impacted by this test.
• Despite having come a long way in treatment I am still very sick and not able bodied.
• I have already been offered a job, and that job does not hinge on me passing the bar exam.
• Many famous people had to take the bar exam multiple times
• Resting now will improve my chances of retaining information later

Suggestions for fluffy, fun movies or tv shows are welcome. Not sure what I'm in the mood for other than curling up in my pjs.

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