Again, written from memory on the next day.
Virtually sleepless night: first, a faint, but persistent smell of smoke came drifting into my room, which is a ground-floor one at the back of the house, overlooking a lovely garden patio. A fountain tinkles just outside. Some people may find that noise soothing; I find it grates on my ears. But my room was hot so there was no remedy but to keep the window on its slanting open position.
Very comfy memory-foam mattress and lots of pillows but I just couldn't find the right position and must've woken every hour or even more frequently. Drinking that tea didn't help but I was so very thirsty and needed something other than just water.
I've been feeling a bit queasy much of the time for the past few days, and headachy if I don't get enough fluids.
The day went well, though. I found my way to the bus stop and onto the right bus to carry me right across the city and out the other side to the Heriot Watt University campus. A confusing warren of buildings, but we eventually managed to find the right places.
Interesting lecture/discussion on Public Service Interpreting followed by an ok lunch at an Italian place not too far. Got a lift from someone who described kids and a husband I'm sure fall within the ADD/ADHD spectrum, so mentioned my recent diagnosis, just in case. Will see whether she responds.
In the afternoon, travelled back into town with a couple of interpreter/translator friends; met up with a Creative Writing friend and eventually walked for quite a distance. Ended up not having dinner – feeling queasy and reluctant to sit alone in a restaurant filled with family groups and couples. So came back to my B&B where I had a banana and some cashew nuts, plus plenty of fluids. Disappointingly, my well-meaning landlady doesn't seem to understand the concept of non-caffeinated beverages and placed a box of green tea rather than mint on my hospitality tray. So I've made do with just hot water.
Room cooler; I live in hope of a decent night's sleep.
What went well today?
Realised that being an ADDult who can hyperfocus has made me an excellent translator/interpreter. Most of us have such a wide range of interests.
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