Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 04/01/21.

This is my first recording of 2021. I just want to say that 2021 is here and I have arrived here safely. I am grateful for that. I had a viral meningitis attack last year so I could be looking at this year and wishing that I don't have another attack. However, my thoughts are that I am accepting of whatever the year brings to me. I accept that I have a chronic illness that may flare up from time to time.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 29/12/20. 

Today I pondered over the question when to start goals. Why do we tell ourselves that we will make a change in our life from the next Monday. Is there something about Monday being the start of the week or is it an excuse to procrastinate? It may be a bit of both I think.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 27/12/20. 

In today's episode I talk about pleasing people and how it influences who we are and what we do. 

The anticipation of Christmas of over now and so things have settled down into some kind of normal although at this time it is everything but that. I've been indulging in watching TV and deep diving into box sets. 

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 25/12/20. 

Yes it is Christmas day and I'm out on my walk. I thought I'd fit one in whilst cooking the Christmas Dinner. So I had to keep it short. I decided to just talk about my Christmas Day and any random thoughts.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 24/12/20. 

It is the day before Christmas day. I'm walking through the woods and it is very muddy today. You may be able to hear my boots squelching as I walk along.  I talk about memories today.  I was prompted by Facebook sharing daily memories. One about me forgetting the swede and carrot in the microwave on Christmas day. Another was a picture taken with my dad and brother and not knowing that would be the last Christmas we would spend with our dad. Memories are an important part of our lives. Anything that happens before this point automatically becomes a memory but not always one that we remember.

Before I got into my subject I share that I've been very creative with my writing over the past few weeks. I've been writing poetry I guess and then recording my voice speaking it. There is a term for it - spoken word poetry. 

I'm out on my walk in the woods as usual. After the rain, the ground is very muddy and slippery. I talk about why some people find it hard to save. I know that in the past when I've thought about saving it has meant making sacrifices. That is giving up on something.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 23/12/20. 

Today I decided to talk about how I'm benefiting from walking. It has become my new love and I try to get out for a walk each day. I don't always make it because it can depend on my energy levels. Yesterday I was feeling pretty tired and so did not get out for my walk. I'm back out today though and I'm pleased to be wearing my gaiters so mud here I come.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 22/12/20.  Today I ponder the question whether or not tell people about my chronic illness.  When I initially thought about this subject his morning it was about if I don't tell people about my chronic illness does that mean I'm not being honest. This is a first time exploration of this subject. 

I'm recording this episode in bed. I've not even brushed my teeth which is part of my morning routine before recording my audio journal. I felt very fatigued this morning it was if I was drunk. No I've not been drinking alcohol. I very rarely drink alcohol these days. 

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 21/12/20. Today I'm talking about having a savings goal. It is probably a good time to be thinking about the year ahead. I share the process I go through when I'm setting up savings goals.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 19/12/20. I'm out on my walk in the woods as usual. After the rain, the ground is very muddy and slippery. I talk about why some people find it hard to save. I know that in the past when I've thought about saving it has meant making sacrifices. That is giving up on something.

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Today's episode of my viral meningitis recovery journal was recorded on 18/12/20. It is one of my grandson's birthdays today. He is 10. 

Today I talk about worrying and I take the advice of one of my mentors. That is to stop worrying and start doing. Interesting because earlier this week I spoke about thinking versus doing. There is a link there I think!

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