A Shadow...
By Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
Johannesburg, South Africa
September 25, 2017 8:30am CST
Yesterday was like a shadow day. I felt like I was a part of life but not a part of life. Everything seemed faded at the edges. Have you ever experienced that feeling?
I had only had 2 and a half hours sleep the night before and the headache wasn't leaving me in peace. I know I went to buy pizza (we didn't have electricity) so that was the simplest for a meal and I love pizza, but anyway, I know I took Daisy for her walk, but then I was in and out of naps and I hate sleeping in the day, but I couldn't keep my head up.
So the whole day feels like an odd dream to me. It is like Sunday didn't really exist for me. A shadow. Today (Monday) is a holiday because Heritage Day fell on a Sunday, so that is a bonus for many. Tons of jokes of Monday being cancelled doing the rounds here in S.A. today.
How was your weekend every one? I wish you all a good Monday and week ahead 
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
25 Sep 17
I understand the feeling of lacking sleep 
It makes me feel so weak and crazy sick 
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
26 Sep 17
@bluesa ..Yes..I understand your feeling..I hope you`ll feel better soon 
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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25 Sep 17
Oh too bad the headache wont leave you. But i guess you are okay now. Do you need to be checked? I mean do you know the cause why you have headache for the whole day?
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Sep 17
With the holiday, that gives you an extra day to try and catch up on your sleep! I hope you are able to get rested up!
Tell me more about Heritage Day. What's the holiday all about? I know so little about SA! You can be more personal tutor.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
29 Sep 17
@moffittjc Well, I know you know how it sounds now, but just because I am an extra good tutor here is best I can write out the sound It sounds like (eye) so, braai sounds like this "br(eye)" .
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Sep 17
Yeah, I finally caught up a little, thanks. Wanted to say...I like your new pic, "Elmer Fudd" would be jealous of that mustache, @moffittjc 
Heritage Day is a day where we celebrate the different cultures, beliefs and languages in our country.
It is also known as National "Braai" Day. A Braai is a barbecue, and just about everyone braais on Heritage day, I just bought pizza because I was feeling blah. It is a favourite way to spend most spring and summer weekends.
We braai at pool parties, we braai during Rugby and Cricket matches, braais are even allowed at Cricket matches. A Braai is a great way to celebrate a birthday too! It is something just about everyone does, they reason, a common ground. So, Heritage Day and Braai Day is about celebrating differences and finding unity.
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Heritage Day is a day where we celebrate the different cultures, beliefs and languages in our country.
It is also known as National "Braai" Day. A Braai is a barbecue, and just about everyone braais on Heritage day, I just bought pizza because I was feeling blah. It is a favourite way to spend most spring and summer weekends.
We braai at pool parties, we braai during Rugby and Cricket matches, braais are even allowed at Cricket matches. A Braai is a great way to celebrate a birthday too! It is something just about everyone does, they reason, a common ground. So, Heritage Day and Braai Day is about celebrating differences and finding unity.
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Sep 17
@bluesa You are a great tutor! Thanks for the explanation. Now, only one more question...how do you pronounce braai?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
25 Sep 17
Aw sorry to hear, I know what you mean and it is a weird feeling. Hope you got your power back
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
25 Sep 17
@bluesa Oh good, being powerless is horrible
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Sep 17
@FayeHazel Yes, it made a very strange day worse. Luckily it is a new week.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Sep 17
With so little sleep it is no wonder you felt out of it, I hope you feel better today. I had 5 hours sleep last night, I feel better than in a while.
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@1creekgirl (40424)
• United States
25 Sep 17
Probably the lack of sleep was the cause of the weird day for you. Hope you rest much better tonight.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
26 Sep 17
i had my duty yesterday and today. too bad, we have no duty on Thursday and Friday.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
27 Sep 17
@bluesa that is the disadvantage of being a part-time employee, but i enjoy my off day because i can be here.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
26 Sep 17
If I've been sick or whatever, or have been tired I have had similar days. Was it a migraine?
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Sep 17
@MarymargII thank you, I will see if I can find magnesium in powder form here too and give it a try. I will let you know as soon as I have tried it. :)
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Sep 17
@bluesa May I suggest some magnesium- apparently a lack of it will contribute to headaches. I use the powder form and mix it into a drink. Sorry you get those days and you are doing well to take care of it that way! Let me know if you take magnesium and if it helps :)
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
25 Sep 17
When we don't get a good night's sleep it's hard to function the next day. I hope your headache has gone.
The weekend here was really good, very warm weather. We had the warmest Sept 25th in over 100 years.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
25 Sep 17
Yeah sometimes I feel that way especially when we are not inspired or just missing something or someone.
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