The Beginning At Last

Back. Well…Sort Of

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Kevin
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I hope this post finds everyone well.

As I said in my last post, I have not been well lately, and I am still not really 100%. Right now, my energy levels are exceptionally low.

I ended up with a nasty sinus infection that left one side of my face feeling like it had a continuous spike driving through it from about the top of my head all the way down my jaw. I finally broke down and went to urgent care last Thursday. I think this one had been brewing for awhile.

Please forgive my lack of comments recently. I just plain have not had the energy or focus to come up with coherent replies.

The NTT roundup post may be delayed a day or two. I will do my best to get it live ASAP.

Take care and thank you for understanding and for all your well wishes. 😊

P.S. The changes to Reader while I was away really suck. 😄

Comments

83 responses to “Back. Well…Sort Of”

  1. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Focus on taking care of yourself. We can wait.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Thomas. Getting there little by little.

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  2. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Yeah, as much as you’re missed, health is definitely the priority. Especially with so many bugs running around.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sarah. I’m definitely not full strength, but I am getting there bit by bit.

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  3. Fandango Avatar
    Fandango

    I hope you’ll be feeling better soon, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Fandango. Working on it little by little.

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  4. Sara Allwright Avatar
    Sara Allwright

    Get well soon, Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Sara 🙏

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      1. Sara Allwright Avatar
        Sara Allwright

        Most welcome, Kevin 🌻

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  5. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Sorry to hear that, Kevin 😢 They’re nasty. Hope you feel better soon…

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Darryl. Climbing back slowly but I’ll get there 🙏

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  6. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    You matter more than the roundup, so rest, sinus infections are the worst. Been there a few weeks ago.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Alice.
      I did manage to get it put together for posting later today, so I consider that a victory. lol

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  7. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Feel better soon. It sounds really awful. And yes, they have bern playing around again. Those changes have not long happened. Just days ago for me when I noticed and I thought, here we go again. And yeah. I don’t like it. Neither will I use it.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It’s beyond irritating in a way, but we should be used to it by now I suppose lol
      Thank you, Liz. Getting there little by little 🙏

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  8. Nancy (The Sicilian Storyteller) Avatar
    Nancy (The Sicilian Storyteller)

    Yikes! Sinus infections are awful, Kevin! The important thing is to take care of yourself; everything else will still be here waiting for you. Sending good vibes and extra hugs 🫂 😎 ♡

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Nancy. I’m working my way back slowly but surely. 😊

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  9. Veronique Avatar
    Veronique

    Rest well, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Veronique. Greatly appreciated 🙏

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  10. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
    LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Get well soon! 🤗

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, T. Getting there 🙏

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      1. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
        LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

        My pleasure. Take care of yourself.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, T 🙏

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  11. Tashintheclouds Avatar
    Tashintheclouds

    Health first, big guy. I have been away as well — a little rest never hurt.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Tash. I hope you feel better soon too 🙏

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  12. joyfulstephanie Avatar
    joyfulstephanie

    Uh Oh a man cold! 😉 I do hope you’re feeling better soon. 🌻🙏🏻

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much. Slowly but surely I’ll get there 🙏

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  13. Stella Reddy Avatar
    Stella Reddy

    Take your time returning to posting and I hope you feel better soon!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Stella. Getting back slowly but surely.

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  14. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Take care Kevin, lots of garlic will help….lots!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Sharon. Getting there slow but sure 🙏

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  15. Daniel (Silver Swan) Avatar
    Daniel (Silver Swan)

    Wishing you a speedy and thorough recovery, Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Daniel. I’m getting there little by little 🙏

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  16. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Damn! Sinus infections this year are brutal! I’ve only recently been having clear days, so I’m very glad you went to urgent care. It’s so painful and life sapping. Take care of yourself and we’ll be here!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Yes, it left me very out of it for a few days. Constant pain has a funny way of doing that

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        So sorry, Kevin.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Stephanie. I hope you’re having a good day today 🙏

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      3. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Doing pretty well! Ty Kevin. 🙂

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        😊😊

        Like

  17. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Ouch 🙄 feel better soon Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Maggie. Slowly but surely 🙏

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Go gentle on yourself my friend 🫂

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Maggie. Trying my best 😊

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      3. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        🙏🙏

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  18. Kymber Hawke Avatar
    Kymber Hawke

    Don’t worry about anything but getting better. Wishing you the best.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks, Kymber. I did manage to get it completed and scheduled for today. That’s my win before I do back to bed lol

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  19. RasmaSandra Avatar
    RasmaSandra

    I was wondering where you were. I hope you are feeling much better soon. I can completely sympathize since I am a sinusitis sufferer and some of my sinus attacks have put me down with the headache from hell right between my eyes.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sandra. Yes, they can be vicious indeed. I think this one had started to spread some, as I had a lot of pain all over.

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  20. Caroline at Fate Uncover Avatar
    Caroline at Fate Uncover

    Take care and focus on your recovery—your health comes first! Sinus infections can be so draining, so rest up and don’t worry about the delays. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Caroline. Yes, they can knock you down pretty badly. I think this one spread a bit based on all the pain I was having.

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  21. Info man Avatar
    Info man

    Get well soon 💪

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend 🙏🙏

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  22. doomfan1 Avatar
    doomfan1

    Take care and get better soon Kevin!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my friend. I’m getting there finally 🙏

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  23. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
    Spark of Inspiration

    Feel better!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you. I am getting there, just tired at this point. 🙏

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      1. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
        Spark of Inspiration

        It’s the weekend!! Hope you can rest and relax!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, I am certainly trying to 😊
        A nice weekend to you too!

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  24. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    New here… sorry to read you aren’t feeling well. Take care. 💝

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Michele. Most greatly appreciated 🙏🙏

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  25. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I hope that you are feeling better now Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I’m coming around slowly, Pennie. Been a rough week or two. Thank you 🙏

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  26. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    So sorry to read this. Praying fo ryou Brother. Hope you get well very soon.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, my brother. I am getting there. Just very tired right now. 🙏🙏

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Hope you get some much needed rest and find peace and comfort.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Willie. Certainly trying my best. Have a great weekend, my friend. 🙏

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  27. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    well wishes your way, Chief … hope you feel better soon… 🤍🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Destiny. Just a bit tired and wiped out at this point. 🙏

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      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        pleasure… and take it easy 🤍🙏

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Trying my best indeed. 🙏

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  28. Shweta Avatar
    Shweta

    Oh no. Sinus infections are the worst. I am sorry to hear that. Sending healing thoughts your way. Sometimes, we need to give priority to ourselves. Then there are times when our body does not give us another option! Wish you a speedy recovery, Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Shweta. Yes, unfortunately, I had to work throughout this one, so it sucked a bit more than normal lol
      Better now other than quite tired still. How are you feeling?

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      1. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        You’re welcome. Uh oh, that’s the worst. It is really hard to focus when it feels like your head is exploding with pain. Anyway, the weekend is here. Hope you’ll be able to get some much needed rest.
        I am feeling rather burnt out. Writing doesn’t seem as fun as it used to be. I thought I’ll have a game of cricket to look forward to over the weekend but it looks like that’s in danger of being washed out due to rain 😂
        So hopefully, I’ll be able to find a way back to writing. Until then, it’s reading and binge-watching.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I can relate completely to the burnt out on writing feeling. It’s tough when you are not into it. Forcing it leads to nothing but frustration. Hag in there and let it come back on its own 😊

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      3. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        It is tough. Forcing it will only make me end up hating it more. I have learnt that the hard way over the years. Thanks, Kevin. I am doing my best to hold on

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It comes and goes. Currently I have not been overly creative feeling myself. Only in very small doses. I just accept that and continue on when I can 😊

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      5. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        Indeed. That’s a great approach. I’ve been thinking about resharing some of my older posts. Maybe I’ll finally be able to finish the posts sitting in my drafts!

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I have quite a few that did not get too much traction in my early days, and I think a few were decent, so I figured why not? If it’s worthwhile it doesn’t matter if it was written today or a month, year, whenever ago.

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      7. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        Indeed.

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  29. submissivelyprincess Avatar
    submissivelyprincess

    Take care of yourself first and we will be here for you when you’re ready to get back into things ❤️

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much 😊
      Fortunately, I am getting back up to speed slowly but surely.

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  30. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Hmmm. Somehow I missed this one, still catching up 🤪

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, it wasn’t going anywhere, so no worries. 😉

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