I hope everyone is doing well. It's gotten rather... interesting lately. Sleep has been a major struggle, and it was as if it decided we were at odds (some nights not sleeping at all, some only getting like 1-2 hours of sleep, and the most I was ever able to get was 5 hours of sleep). It made things rather challenging to have the energy to tackle life's challenges, and boy did life decide to get rough. Emotions were intense, unpredictable, and uncontrollable, hitting fast and hard. Then I got to deal with intense cramps on top of it all as my family decided I was going on a trip with them for a cruise. First time being on a cruise, and with circumstances as they were, it did not leave a favorable impression on me. Really didn't help that family kept arguing, bickering, and yelling at each other. It would have been nice to have the energy to do more things, but energy was basically nonexistent, and it was often a monumental task just to get up and do basic care things like eating. Not sure if any of it was related to the recent full moon, eclipse, and equinox or not, but I'd really rather not undergo it again. Hopefully, life treated you all more kindly. If you want to learn more about the recent full moon and lunar eclipse, feel free to check out the videos below:
The boys had another busy week of school, activities, and homework. They did enjoy talking to me about things like Disney, anime, Funko Pops, theories, and travel. The boys think it would be cool to go to Japan, visiting places like Tokyo and Kyoto and checking out the various vending machines and shops. They also were asking me more about the trip I had to Australia. I would like to go to Japan, always thought that would be fun, and it'd be cool to travel back to Australia and do more.
Tsuki was her typical self before we left for the cruise, napping, relaxing, lounging, playing, and getting into all sorts of antics and shenanigans. She was an extra sad kitty while we were gone, though. When we got back late this weekend, she was super excited to see us, greeting us immediately when we walked through the door, following us around, and purring. Tsuki did not appreciate us leaving (and personally, I feel like I would have rested and recharged better at home than the cruise, but not much that could be done about it).
Family decided to bring me on a cruise, which on paper was a kind gesture. In reality, it wasn't fun do to lack of energy and sensory overwhelm from all the people and noises. On the plus side, I didn't get sea sick. Downside happened to be when I did have the energy to leave the ship for excursions, the drivers did not drive well and made me horribly sick to my stomach. I do wish that I could have enjoyed the trip more (could have done without family conflict and shouting, though). The cruise technically stopped in Canada (first time visiting), but it wasn't there long, so it kind of felt like a waste/pointless. Tried to make the most out of the trip that I could, but that was much easier said than done. Day after day of not getting much (if any) sleep definitely takes its toll on you. Don't recommend it. I even tried taking sleep aid medication, but even that only helped so much. Sometimes it didn't help at all (still only allowing 1-2 hours of sleep). All the ships noises, announcements, sirens (kept practicing these emergency drill things), the loud voices of other guests, etc. did not do my sleep abilities any favors. Need to find other resources to help with sleep because the calming music, sleep mask, and sleep aid medication only went so far. I did get some cool photos, though, which was nice.
