I thought, my home recording studio is complete, now to have something to record…

So I sat down and wrote a song. Never had an idea it’s that simple.

Recording tomorrow.

After ten days of strict diet I finally gave myself permission to bake a tray of my favorite muffins. I ate five – they’re delicious! – and I after a few minutes I got a headache. This wouldn’t happen two weeks ago, back when I was habituated to consuming unhealthy amounts of chocolate. Give it a few days to return to balance and my body no longer tolerates a big, sudden dose of easily-absorbed carbohydrates.

The link is obvious: too much sugar = feeling dizzy. How is it even possible that we don’t notice this in our everyday lives?

It’s around that time of the year that the responsibilities pile up and overflow, I can’t handle the stress any longer, I go on a two-day retreat and I catch the flu in the process.

It’s an indicator, a litmus test for my condition. No work for the next day or two means reflection, means being forced to stay at home instead of overexerting myself. Means more attempts to write a song or paint something. It’s a forced retreat.

All the afternoon I was so weak I couldn’t get out of my bed.

It’s that time of the year. Where’s my 57mm f/1.4?