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somehow I’ve managed to get sick again. I guess it’s just the nature of working in an office. . .germs abound, things are shared. . .I just figured once was enough this winter, kind of like Chicken Pox. . .how you can only have them once and then you’re good.
I’d like to think my immune system is in good condition. I eat right, exercise, drink plenty of water, no longer smoke, have cut back on my drinking, get ample sleep every night. . .I don’t consume a bottle of DanActive every day, ensuring I get my L. Casei Imunitas cultures, but still. . .healthy overall. Apparently the mucus monsters (like the ones in the Mucinex commercials) that have taken over my chest and nasal passages think differently. Some days the gunk that comes out of my body reminds me of the stuff I’d see when I did smoke a pack a day. . .all kinds of crazy alien colors. ..where does my body keep all of this goo?
The ick takes a lot out of me. Last night I hopped into bed at 9pm, trying like hell to keep my eyes open long enough to watch Heroes, but falling just a bit short. I had no troubles getting out of bed at 6am, but would love to go back there now and curl up in a little ball much like Miller does on the couch in the mornings.
Under normal circumstances I’d tell myself to suck it up and push on, but I’m not sure how much good this will do. It’s making it difficult for me to go to the gym, as you’re not supposed to work out when you’ve got more than a headcold. Food has no taste, but it is sustenance and necessary to living. Water is good but I wonder if all the hydration just feeds the mucus monsters? I’ve medicated slightly (with mucinex, nonetheless) but would like to feel human again sometime in the near future. Let’s hope this bout of the ick manages to leave my body in less than 2-3 weeks.
later days,
me
it is cold outside this morning.
I would know, I walked the dog.
that is all.
Weighed in yesterday morning and was down two pounds from the previous saturday. All of my paying attention to what I’m eating and how much of it I’m eating and getting the exercise in paid off. 8 lbs. to go until I’m back at my goal weight, not that I wouldn’t mind going a little below that. . .it’s not so much the numbers that matter as it is how my clothes fit and how I feel about myself. I tend to overindulge from time to time. . .and while this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I had forgotten about the fine art of moderation over the past few months. it’s amazing how quickly the weight can go back on.
I’m ready to watch the playoffs. . .and yet football won’t begin for nearly 4 hours. that’s a lot of waiting.
It’s a nice, cold sunday. perfect for curling up on the couch and watching two very promising football games. erechtheus will be driving up to join us as well. . .thebrowncoat was supposed to come up. . .but with his new job keeping him super busy during the work week, he’s got a newfound respect for weekend family time. (I respect that).
They’re calling for a touch of the wintry stuff this afternoon and into tonight. .. I’m all for a few flakes, it’s the possibility, and likelihood, of ice and freezing rain that concerns me. This is when I’m glad that we live within walking distance of Metro so I can take it into work if I’m so inclined. Granted, it takes me a long time to Metro into work, but the piece of mind is worth it. Driving 25 miles on slick roads is not my idea of a good time.
time for a shower and to wash my gym clothes from this week.
later days,
me
