I’m exhausted. Mentally and physically.

I’ve had a chaotic few weeks, a lot has happened — both good and bad. Right now, all I want is a little time to rest. I need a nap.

But there’s work being done on our building. They’re resurfacing the concrete decks. The noise reverberates through the entire building. Today they’re on our floor.

My noise-canceling headphones are no match for the rattling of the walls and floor.

I can feel it in my teeth.

It’s maddening.

I went for a walk and removed myself from the noise for a bit. Now I just want to sleep for a few minutes, to rest my body and mind. But the noise makes it impossible.

I know this is temporary. It’s the only thing keeping me sane.

But much more of this might break me.