Morning
Yesterday was my lowest day, it was the day I really began to have serious thoughts about everything. I woke up sad, tired and worn out. My hands were freezing and wouldn’t warm up not matter what I did, while my throat was sore and a bit swollen which means I’m likely getting sick.
On top of it all, I knew it was going to rain sometime soon. No matter what, I was screwed. If it rained during the day, there was no dodging getting wet. Even if I did get anything, the firewood was all wet as I have no dry place to store it.
I had planned ahead somewhat in the form of dried seaweed. I had been drying batches of the stuff for the last 2-3 days knowing that rain was inevitable. I figured this way I had some dry, edible food reserves that did not have to be cooked. Just the thought of eating any type of creature (or plankton) from the sea however was enough to make me gag. I was not looking forward to it.
My biggest worry though was not food related, it had more to do with my health. I’ve been perpetually (slightly) dehydrated, despite my best efforts to the contrary. My body now rarely tells me when its hungry or thirsty, except when truly necessary and as I mentioned I’m getting sick. My stamina is low, and I get dizzy when standing up which indicates I now have low blood pressure. For someone who is predisposed to high blood pressure, is Sicilian (naturally hot blooded, and has had 90/120 all his life, this was a radical change. If not for my current circumstances I might even be elated, as this would please my doctor greatly.
Drastic action was needed today or all would be lost.