Duvet day weekend

I’m having a duvet day weekend. Even after years of dealing with ME/CFS I still find it hard to admit to myself that I need to rest.

Yesterday I announced on Twitter that I was having a duvet day (if you don’t know the term, that’s a day spent with one’s duvet. I usually spend my quality duvet time between my bed and my sofa), today I was a little sad to realise that I need to extend that to another day, and probably the weekend.

It’s not so bad. I have my teapot, an Agatha Christie novel I found in a second-hand shop last weekend, and the internet to browse (though I am trying to limit my time online so I can get a proper rest).

The above video is one I found yesterday that has given me a lot of food for thought. I especially like the idea of the computer screen being used as a window rather than thinking of it as the equivalent of a page.

Here are another couple of TED.com talks offering me more food for thought for while I’m under my duvet:

  • Maira Kalman considers the role of knowledge (or lack thereof) in the creative process
  • Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses
  • Vik Muniz talks about creativity

  • Have a lovely weekend and see you all next week.

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