Awake, finally, mostly.

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Probably?  Still so tired.  Exhausted right to the bone.  It's as if my very bones have had the strength, energy, vitality, burned out of them.  Nearly to the point of the shakes.  It isn't from blood sugar, which I wondered.  Unless my vinegar, salt, electrolyte drink raised blood sugar, as I was sitting here sipping it for a while... which it may have, blood sugar, otherwise fasting, is 197?

That's... got to be wrong though.  I haven't eaten since before 10:00 this morning.  And, while not terribly keto, it wasn't terribly off, either.  Yea, that's... a wrong read.

It was just at 03:00 when I was finally able to wake.  I woke several times through the evening, night, morning.  But rarely could I even check the time.  Getting out of bed was beyond me.  Peeing in the jug was even quite difficult.  It is at those times when I take extremely great care.  Making sure everything is where it is supposed to be, and that the jug is well secured, while focusing on the containment of the jug.  Do NOT want spillage.  Worth every bit of focus required.

Still, so weakly tired, exhausted even now.  Beyond my possible means to do much.  It isn't too cold.  It is 64 upstairs and in the front room, 68 in this room, save near the machine where it is 65?  Very strange.  Outside it is 38?  Yeah.  Well, there it is.  My joints are rough, strangely.  And my shoulders, again, as if I dug into the mat with one, slept to pain, then the other.  I don't think I rolled much last night.  Couldn't.

What a strange world.  Getting stranger by the day.

That vinegar, salt, electrolyte and water sip is really helping.  I woke with a throat so sore it hurt from the top of the throat on down to nearly the stomach.  This stuff burns a bit, but lubes that in a wonderful way.  And, I can tell while drinking it, that my body is terribly thirsty.  Which doesn't make sense.  I have been soaking in probably two to three gallons a day, lately.  Terribly thirsty, and trying my best to manage it.  I may bring out my two liter bottles, and just keep them full and near... to make sure I don't stall to drink.  I have three of them, could keep them all in rotation.  They won't be cold, but I don't like drinking even the majority of my water cold.  Well, that isn't true.  I love cold water, I just don't think too much of it is wise.  Just a treat from time to time.  The water I am drinking was cut between the fridge water and the room temp stuff, as much to use the last of the fridge water so as to set it up for a refill.

After I finish this, I'll get a fatted coffee going.  The water is heating, if it'll be a while.  This is a pretty potent drink.  You don't... just... walk up to a vinegar drink and chug it.  There is something evil about it.  :P  Try it.  Use the vinegar of your choice... say a cup.  Plus a tablespoon of sea salt and two doses of electrolyte replacement powder (I rarely drink this much at once), then add water to nearly fill a quart jar... to taste.  I pretty much filled it.  Something delicious about it, but it carries a wallop.  I consider it my whisky replacement.  A... kiss... with a fist.  Yum!  This one is what I would consider a redhead.  Of a mood, to boot.

Going to try to sort out life, and get some things done.  I have been working at experimenting with the trail underwear.  I only have two, currently, more on the way.  Though, really, they suggest just having two.  I just don't listen to they.  I pushed one pair, if more because I... just lost track and function.  I found the limits I would be willing to take one pair, then exceeded it.  At least I know it can come back from that just fine.  Some... underwear... are done, at some point.  Now I have two pair, and soon I will have four?

I have tried three sizes, two have been physically tried.  A new size is on the way.  The bigger ones are way too big, the size I thought would be best is a bit big still.  The next size will either be just right or a bit too small.  Ugh.  I went by their charts, and my experience.  And... it didn't matter.  They don't shrink when washed, and I wash them as a typical bear would.  Roughly.

On the good side?  They really do work well.  Even when pushed?  You... can wear them roughly two to three days.  One day after and even a nearly hibernating bear notices.  They wash out very well, and dry within half a day.  They are comfortable, light, and... style?  What is this thing, style?  There is no styling, in underwear.  Or... in my book.  But they will do.  I am hoping the next size is perfect.  If so, I will buy a few more, in an even smaller size.  Simply because, without any doubt, if I ever get to the trails, I will lose size, if not weight.  Absolutely no doubt.

If I go hiking?  I may just stick to Utah.  There are hikes which are days long, longer even.  Some circle around.  Others are a long stretch, with no easy way back to the vehicle, save a very long hike or a lift from a kind someone.  Or annoyed someone.  Ugh.  Not sure the upper elevations are open yet, for even driving, let alone hiking?  I don't know.  Will have to go find out.  When I can... wake, stand, not sleep so hard it hurts.

Anyway...  Later.