Surprising what can exhaust a person, well me.

I donned an outfit today, and with it a particular persona. We, as humans, wear personalities each day influenced by context and task. I was presenting myself to a new role today, and crafted my outfit, mood, and behaviour to suit the context.

I am pleased that the afternoon meeting and site tour went well, yet by the end, a mere 3 hours span, I felt exhausted. As if wearing the role taxed my inner resources. I came home spent and needing rest.

After a meal, a cup of hot water, and a brief spell sitting, I still felt tired beyond the expenditure of energy. Then I sat down to my computer to join, remotely via the wonders of modern technology,  to join a weekly coloring group with my Mom.
Each Tuesday my Mother, Sister, and many family members gather, in person or remotely, at a public library to sit, color, and converse.

By the end of the end of the hour, I my energy began to restore and I felt happier.