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Perhaps this season,  we'll actually have lemons off this baby that managed to survive the drought. Assuming the south easter leaves everyone alone. 

I am done with winter and this is a more than welcome sign of spring. I am in a funk. Monday was a [rollercoaster day](https://peakd.com/hive-106316/@fionasfavourites/-4374100w61700313627w5u2441563307) of emotions. It seems that it's not just I who's struggling to hang on for the last swoop and a gentle landing. 

I struggled to focus yesterday, and reflecting on what I achieved realised there were a couple of small wins. ~~A positve response~~ I got some high praise in response to suggestions relating to a very small project I have a part in. It could result in the brief being extended. At the risk of sounding jaundiced, I am not getting too excited. This is the client that asked about availability with a view to a retainer. Four months ago. I am done with *hurry-up-and-wait*.  To use another cliché, one can tread water for only so long before drowning. 

Then, homework done on best sources and delivery options, I ordered jars for my market fare, denuded the bank account and arranged delivery. Theoretically, I will have them tomorrow, ready for Friday's kitchen day. 

Finally, I drafted a small piece ready for panel beating to send off today or tomorrow. 

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Even supper was uninspired leftover roast chicken, gravy, butternut and, for The Husband, potato, of course. I simply had no inclination to get creative and fiddle. 

Today, I have to find focus and ahead of our second vaccination jab, I have to believe that that other tide will eventually turn. Notwithstanding talk of a fourth wave. Before we are out of the third. 

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The green shoots of spring give me hope. I need the warmth (even the scorching heat, yes) and sunny light of summer. Hopefully this funk is a little like the darkest dark ahead of the dawn. 

To everyone in a similar funk, I feel for you and have to believe that this, too, will pass.  

<strong>Until next time, be well</strong>
<strong>Fiona</strong>
<strong>The Sandbag House</strong>
<strong>McGregor, South Africa</strong>
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