08/09/2025
What’s on My Bedside Table? A Portrait of My Life in 2025
Once upon a time, my bedside table held novels, scented candles, maybe even a romantic letter or two. Now? It’s basically a cross between a mini pharmacy and a farmer’s market.
Vitamins in every shade imaginable, bottles of water lined up like obedient soldiers, an apple and three tangerines for those moments when I can’t ignore hunger - because I’m “losing weight” (or at least that’s the rumour I tell myself). There’s salt (don’t ask), Halls for the throat, gum because chewing apparently helps tame the gas in my belly, painkillers for that mystery pain that shows up uninvited, prescription medicine for… well, everything else, and a little mirror just to confirm I still look alive.
Oh, and a pile of bills to keep my blood pressure nice and elevated - just in case the medication isn’t doing the trick.
My watch sits there too. These days, it’s not about telling time - it’s about reminding me that every minute counts.
As I age, I’ve learned this: the treasures by my bed aren’t diamonds or love letters, but the tools that keep this body running. And you know what? That’s its own kind of love story - me, loving my health enough to guard it with tangerines and Tylenol.
Now I’m curious - what’s on your bedside table? Is it a work of art, a snack bar, or a survival kit like mine? Drop a picture or a description below. Let’s compare bedside realities! 📸
