Throughout my life, I have always loved being busy and being intentional with my time. What can I say, it made me feel my best. That said, feeling tired is not particularly unusual for me either.
For years, I ran my own mobile wedding hair and makeup business, I also have a counseling business, and I help run a homeless charity. With so much to do each day, I had to start early. My mornings began at 4:30 so I could get to the gym and fit in a workout.
I would usually end that by grabbing a coffee and watching the sunrise before starting my 10-hour workday. It may sound crazy, but it made me happy. Life isn’t all about work though, so I made sure to prioritize my hobbies whenever I could.
Whether it was volunteering at the local horse shelter, reading, hiking, running, or spending time with friends and family, all of it made me feel complete. There was even beauty in the simplicity of tending to my houseplants or going to the store to buy fresh sunflowers each week. I was so grateful for the people, opportunities and routines that filled my days.
Taking care of my mind and body has always been highly important too, so whenever there has been a sudden change within, I notice it straight away. That was exactly what happened in early July when I felt pain radiating through my face. I couldn’t explain it, but my whole face felt sore, and then I spotted a small lump near the bridge of my nose.
I initially thought it could be a blemish, but it was quite sensitive to touch, so it clearly wasn’t a pimple. I did not feel overly concerned, but I made an appointment at the doctors anyway—just to be certain. I was swiftly referred to an ultrasound clinic for a scan of my face, and after they took one look at the results, they said, “you need a CT scan.” I did not have to wait long for the CT scan and that revealed a fracture in the bridge of my nose and in my eye socket.
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