Just realized I haven't posted in weeks; oops!

[lunabee34]

1. We are all fine after our bout with COVID.

Everyone but me is completely recovered. I had very few respiratory symptoms; instead my throat hurt very badly when I swallowed as if I had strep, and I just felt generally very crappy (this only lasted for a few days). My back also hurt pretty badly, and that persisted for awhile; apparently back pain is a COVID symptom, particularly with Omicron. Who knew? I also was really nauseated/no appetite for about two weeks after all the other COVID symptoms had resolved.

My main issue is that it kicked off an autoimmune flare up, and I'm just exhausted. I've also got joint and muscle pain and my chest is tight and burny like it was last fall when I had that last major flareup. Sigh.

But I'm fine, and the family is fine. Ever onward.

2. OMG, being Senate Chair is really, really busy. I mean, I knew it would be busy, but several things are making it even busier than I think it has been in past years. It's time for us to create a new 5 year strategic plan, and I'm a part of that group; we've also filled some positions that were vacant, and those people are doing good, necessary work that is meaning more work for me. Also, I'm really interested in utilizing this position in a way that other chairs maybe weren't--not like for a personal agenda or anything but to make sure that all the work the Senate has voted on in the past is actually being implemented, for example. I've sat on Senate for almost a decade, and I have a vested interest in making sure that work wasn't for nothing. But OMG it's really a lot. Like a lot.

3. Yesterday Fiona declared: I'm going to "write a google doc" and call it Father OurLastName, and it's going to be a fanfiction all about the life of Dad. #lifegoals #massreaderappeal

Comments

[gloss]

...hurt-y throat and back pain are things I've bern struggling with recently. OH.

I hope your flare-up symptoms die down!

<333FIONA

[lunabee34]

*hugs*

You might want to get tested for COVID.

Thank you, friend. I hope so, too. I've got stuff to do that isn't being fucking tired. LOL

Fiona continues to be an utter delight.

[anagrrl]

1. I'm glad you're mostly over COVID. I hope the flareup settles down soon, though. What a pain.
2. Uh-oh, just FYI, being competent as Senate Chair means that people will be eyeing you up to be Dept Chair. Or...Associate Dean. I'm here for you. Be on the lookout for sentences like, "I've been really impressed by your leadership on XYZ issue."
3. LOL, hilarious!

[anagrrl]

I should also say re: Senate Chair - good for you! It's so frustrating when things get talked about and then there's no follow-through. Use the role to push people for implementation!

[lunabee34]

Oh, that's already happened. They've been asking me for years when I'm going to transition into administration. LOL And to be honest, I really honestly truly enjoy adminstrative work. I know that makes me an utter weirdo. But with my chronic illness, I do not think I could physically work a 12-month contract 8-5 job; the only thing that saves me is my 10-month contract and the flexibility of my working hours. Also, I recoil from the idea of evaluating people; I think I would really struggle with that.

Fortunately there are very few things we have not had follow-through with on Senate, but I am making sure we do, and shoring up our process so that things don't fall through in future (building on what the previous chair did to fix process).

[anagrrl]

Administrative work can have it's rewards for sure! Anyway, if you ever want like, real talk about it with someone who's been there and isn't from your institution so has no agenda in talking about it, you know where I live. Also, it's great that you're building processes for the future, this is so important.

[lunabee34]

Oh thank you so much. I will keep that in mind.

Hugs

[anagrrl]

You're welcome :)

[thistleingrey]

1. Take good care! Glad you're all basically okay.

3. ahahaha.

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

Fiona is such a joy. :)

[minoanmiss]

*huggles you*

[lunabee34]

*hugs*

<3

[zulu]

I love Fiona's literary ambitions!

[lunabee34]

She aims for the top!

[china_shop]

1. *huuuuuugs* So glad your family has recovered well, and ughhh, I hope your flareup passes quickly! <3 <3 <3

2. You are so impressive! I'm so impressed!

3. HEE! Adorbs!!

[lunabee34]

*takes a bow*

Thank you.

Fiona just cracks me up; she has really grown up a lot this past year, and she just delights me.

[corvidology]

I'm glad to hear your family is doing well but sorry to read about the flareup. ♥

Good luck with the Senate. I'm getting very, very tired of good things being agreed upon and then no further action taken.

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

Oh yeah, me. Fortunately, few things have fallen through the cracks, but I'm going to make sure that we follow through on those. The previous chair did a lot of work to shore up processes to make sure this doesn't happen, and I am going to continue to build on his work. (As a weirdo, I actually enjoy this kind of work, so that helps.)

[independence1776]

I'm glad you've all recovered from Covid but I'm sorry about the flare.

Good luck with getting the Senate things implemented. That sounds like a Task.

Aww, Fiona. <3

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

It is indeed a Task. LOL Fortunately, I am a Weirdo, and I enjoy this kind of administrative work.

Fiona is such a joy.

[umadoshi]

It's good to hear from you!

I hope the flareup passes quickly. *hugs*

[lunabee34]

Thank you! *hugs*

[torachan]

Hope you're feeling better soon!

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

[archersangel]

glad everyone is recovering.

me and my brother are covering from our dealings with COVID. he has a lingering cough though, but hopefully that will improve.

[lunabee34]

Thank you!

I'm glad y'all are feeling better, too. I hope your brother's cough goes away soon. *hugs*

[lyr]

1) I'm glad to hear you're all safely past covid, but I hope you completely recover soon.

2) Go, you! It sounds like you're kicking ass. Exhausting ass, sure, but still.

3) That is adorable.

[lunabee34]

Thank you! *hugs*

I am Officially a Weirdo, and I really enjoy that kind of work which helps. I like being a part of shaping the institution.

Fiona is a trip. LOL

[amejisuto]

I hope your flare-up dies down soon. That's the last thing you need right now. It sounds like you're doing a great job as Senate Chair, actually doing the work instead of just looking pretty. LOL!

Good luck to Fiona and her writing!

[lunabee34]

Thank you, sweetie. *hugs*

I also try to be pretty. LOL Confession time: I have a notebook where I write down what I wear to work every day and to meetings so I don't accidentally wear the same thing to meetings with people I only see once a month, for example. LOL

Fiona is surely going to get famous with her Life of Josh fanfic. *snort*

[amejisuto]

I'm sure you're gorgeous! And I don't blame you for keeping track, it would be weird if you showed up in the same three outfits all the time!

[lunabee34]

Blushes

[spikedluv]

I'm so sorry that covid gave you a flare up. I'm glad the others are feeling better and I hope you feel better soon. *gentle hugs*

Go you!!!

LOL Fiona! I love her so much.

[lunabee34]

*hugs*

Thank you.

Fiona is such a trip. She is an utter delight for me.

[nyctanthes]

but to make sure that all the work the Senate has voted on in the past is actually being implemented, for example

headdesk.

oh, bureaucracy.

[lunabee34]

Indeed, indeed.

But, I am Officially a Weirdo, and I actually enjoy that kind of work which helps. LOL

[timespirt]

"HUGS"

So sorry to hear you all got Covid hon and that your still not well. I don't think this disease will ever go away.

Please feel better.

[lunabee34]

Thank you, friend. *hugs*

I don't think so either. I think it's going to be a part of our lives like the flu.

[timespirt]

If new variants keep coming out It will be worse than the flu.

[sheafrotherdon]

I'm sorry for the flare up - being exhausted is no fun. Especially when you're chairing Senate! I can only imagine how much work that is. Here's hoping you feel better and better, and that the workload evens off.

[lunabee34]

Oh, it is so much work. More than I expected. And to be honest, my sense of doing a job well and thoroughly is probably creating some of that work as well. But it's also rewarding. I'm Officially a Weirdo and actually enjoy that kind of work.

*hugs*

[timespirt]

Nothing wrong with being weird hon. LOL

"HUGS"

[lunabee34]

Thank goodness. Lol

[tamoline]

Hugs! I hope you feel better soon! I'm glad everyone else is fine.

[lunabee34]

Thank you so much.

*fierce hugs*