We’re on our way to Gothenburg. My little boy is off on an adventure, and I’m sitting here in the car, writing my daily post – a small hello from me to you who read my blog.
As usual, I was up before six. Coffee and silence – the best way to start my day. But the morning disappeared quickly, and soon we were in the car. The stress levels were high before we left. We were headed to Gothenburg, and I was driving myself to Majvallen.
Which, if you ask me, I handled just fine.
One wrong turn, but I fixed it smoothly. Right now, the rain is tapping on the car roof, and thunder is rumbling all around. A bit unsettling, but I’m proud that I managed this – and that we got here on time.
It has thundered before, and it doesn’t look too dangerous. But the rain is no longer tapping – it’s pouring. A proper downpour. Too bad, since the little one had outdoor plans for these hours. As I write this, the rain turns biblical. It’s not a drizzle – it’s a full-on flood. Still, it feels oddly comforting to sit here and write. The rhythm of the keys echoes the rhythm of the rain.
Bravery in the water – without the little one
Yesterday, I went swimming with my neighbor, her eight-year-old son, and her baby daughter. My little guy stayed home and played computer games instead – and that’s okay too.
So it was just the rest of us who headed down to the water. The boy was a bit scared of the deep end, but he still dared to try. I think that’s huge – being scared and doing it anyway. At first, he clung tightly to me, but after a while, he began to trust himself more. When I let go and he floated on his own – I don’t think he even noticed.
Afterward, we stopped by the sign with all the swim badges. We talked about what it takes to earn each one. He wanted to put his badge on his shirt, but I suggested a shield to hang on his wall instead – something to collect them on. I ordered one last night. Maybe it’ll arrive before the week is over. Maybe it’ll be a little motivation for next time.
Hammock, sunshine – and a little sunstroke
Later that afternoon, I lay down in our hammock out front. I fell asleep in the sun – not smart. When I woke up, I had a headache, felt dizzy and a bit nauseous. My body felt strange, like the heat had crept under my skin.
I remember they used to call it sunstroke – I’m not sure if that’s still the term, but the feeling lingered.
What is sunstroke?
Sunstroke (or heatstroke) happens when you spend too long in direct sunlight without enough water or cooling down. The body struggles to regulate its temperature, and it can become serious.
Common symptoms:
Headache
Dizziness or nausea
Dry, hot skin
Fast heart rate
Confusion or fatigue
Sometimes a fever
What should you do? Find shade, drink water, rest – and sometimes medical care is needed. Yesterday, water, shade, and rest were enough. But it reminded me: the body needs protection, especially in summer heat. Maybe it’s an age thing – maybe I just can’t handle the sun like I used to. Then again, I never really could. After a few hours in the sun, I always looked like a cooked lobster.
Wrap-up – for today
That’s it for today’s post. The rest of the waiting time, I’m planning to spend working on The Winged Horse at Dusk.
Reflection
Being brave can take many forms. Sometimes it’s daring to swim. Sometimes it’s admitting you need shade and rest. And sometimes, it’s simply showing up – with a cup of coffee and an open heart.
”Live today, right now. Yesterday rests in history, and tomorrow waits out there in the distance. Right now is what matters.” – Carina Ikonen Nilsson
What do you think?
Have you ever had sunstroke? How do you take care of yourself in the summer heat? What does bravery mean to you?
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