07/09/2026
The past week has been a little strange for me.
My body has been doing things I couldn’t quite understand.
There were moments my heart would suddenly start racing and keep beating fast. At one point, it went on for what felt like a very long time. I could feel the pulse in my neck, my body was shaking a little, and I genuinely had to sit still and try to calm myself down with slow, rhythmic breathing.
Then there was my blood pressure.
My readings were getting close to the low side, and I kept checking because, honestly, something just didn’t feel right.
Fast heartbeat.
Low-ish blood pressure.
Shaking.
Weakness.
Just generally not feeling like myself.
And now, after running some tests, I finally have a clearer picture of at least part of what has been happening.
Malaria.
The test showed Plasmodium falciparum.
I’m sharing this because sometimes we keep moving.
We have work to do.
Emails to answer.
Interviews to attend.
Decisions to make.
People to show up for.
And somewhere in between all of that, your body is quietly—or sometimes loudly—asking for your attention.
So, this is me listening.
Resting.
Taking care of myself.
And paying closer attention to what my body has been trying to say.
Please, if you’ve been feeling unwell, don’t just keep pushing through it. Check yourself. Rest when you need to.
Because apparently, the body will eventually send an email you cannot ignore. 😭😂
Here’s to getting better. 🤍
