not a month since my last post

I've survived my first week back at work. It was rough, both because I'm still in some pain and because spending so much time in bed left me much weaker than I used to be. But I managed, and fortunately my bosses and co-workers are being helpful and understanding.

( Not so good work news, under the cut )

I wish I could say I spent my month off of work learning Russian or watching classic documentaries or something, but between the pain, the meds, and the concentration problems that I (like a lot of folks) have been having for the last two years, I can make no such claim.

( What I've been reading, under the cut, no spoilers )

Even more than reading, my ability to watch things has suffered since the pandemic began. I haven't been able to watch any new movies, start any new TV shows, or even continue with shows I was already watching. I'm just unwilling to engage with narratives that might disappoint me, I think.

( What I've been watching, under the cut, no spoilers )