To Do: Relax and Recuperate

        This week I'm not able to get into University as much as I have been, so I'm having a few days to relax and rebuild my energy. Having chronic fatigue syndrome can extremely limit the things that I can do, and even though I push my self and keep going I finally get to the point where I can go no longer - I am definitely at that point right now! Having yesterday and today to rest has been good, and I've just been having cheeky cat naps and letting my body recuperate.
        My plan for the rest of the week is pretty basic too, with a few trips into university (possibly); so hopefully this will allow my body to gain some much needed energy. The only thing about spending time at home, resting and doing as little as possible, is that it allows my brain to take over and focus on things that don't matter or that I don't want to think about - mainly missing my family and friends! So I have made a little list of a few activities I have used to keep my self occupied, but that don't over exert myself:

1. Napping! This one is pretty self explanatory.

2. Skyping - Chatting to my parents and sister is so lovely and always make me really happy. Getting to hear everything that is going on and even just getting to see their faces makes me feel better (even though I miss them to the moon and back).

3. Catching up on my favourite TV programmes - Sitting in my pj's wrapped in my Snoopy blanket watching some tele is always a winner. Recently, I've been catching up on The Great British Bake Off (which I can't get on American tele) and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to try and make some of those recipes when I get home! My other two faves at the minute are Hart of Dixie and Pretty Little Liars - these have already aired over here so I'm doing a catch up so I'm ready for the new seasons!

4. Cross Stitch - My Uncle and Aunt suggested getting some type of craft to keep me busy. I got the cutest little cross stitch, and although I have to do it in moderation (small, fine work can really exhaust me physically and mentally) it's great fun and it will look super when it's finished.

5. Last, but not least reading! Getting lost in a book is great fun, and sometimes it sucks to come back to reality, but it has to be done.