I thought I was having a very big reaction to some spider bites which makes me feel concerned about my immune system. Not to mention feeling freaked out that a wolf spider was loose in my home while I had no energy for the deep cleaning my house obviously needed.

Turns out I have shingles. So instead of my immune system handling something small badly, it’s handling something big, actually quite well. Compared to an average outbreak of shingles my symptoms are mild. Which believe me, really fills with me with compassion for folks who have worse reactions! And instead of just being bummed that I have no energy and feeling lazy, I am on board with letting myself rest because my body is valiantly fighting off a virus. Today I will nap, not tear apart my house hunting spiders :)