January 8, 2008
It’s a Virus
My cold has gone from tolerable sniffles, to full-blown congestion and post-nasal drip. I refuse to give in and “be sick”, however.
This morning I had an organic orange for breakfast, several raw carrots, a bowl of potato-cucumber soup and lots of water for lunch and then just a few minutes ago I had a peanut butter (all natural) and jelly(raw, mashed berries) sandwich. I figure healthy eating and lots of vitamin C will kick this cold’s ass.
I bought some generic Sudafed over my lunch hour, too. That was an interesting situation. Shopko no longer keeps the drugs on the store shelves, so to get any kind of cold relief, I had to give my driver’s license to the pharmacist so he could make a photocopy, and then I had to sign my life to the Portage County Jail in the event I’m busted for making crystal meth in the future.
I understand the need for security these days, but when a sick person is standing at the pharmacy counter for several minutes while a full background check is being done (I kid!) it can be very annoying.
I was going to skip the gym tonight, but I realized that would be admitting defeat and I hate to break it to this fucking cold virus, but that is just not going to happen.
Last night’s yoga class was great. However, I was the youngest person in the class, except for two teenagers who attended with their mom. Everyone else was in their late 40s, early 50s — very granola, and lovers of Bob Dylan — and it was awesome.
You don’t find these kinds of people everyday, you know. They can recite the words to every Zeppelin song, and they don’t say things like, “Um, who are Crosby, Stills and Nash, again?” (At my old yoga class, I was the only one not a twenty-something college girl.)
It’s Elvis Presley’s birthday, today. I feel an Elvis movie marathon coming on. Maybe I’ll do that this weekend, in between blowing my nose and dying of congestion.
Okay…so I must get back to work. Only three and a half hours to go before my cardio class and abs workout tonight. Wish me luck. Tomorrow I may be sore and whiny. (Wait, that’s not really different from today!)
Posted by Dana @ 1:38 pm • Health, Wellness, Fitness, Exercise, Uncategorized
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January 8th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, Assertagirl Says:
Jeez, your driver’s licence for some Sudafed? Personal information collection is just getting out of hand!
Feel better!
January 8th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, mammacheryl Says:
I’m scared to start going to exercise classes because of the fear of it being full of peppy little twenty-somethings who are size fours trying to be size zeroes. And then there’s me, the elephant in the corner, huffing and puffing away, resorting to marching in place more often than not. Gawd. Nightmare. I’ll do it, don’t get me wrong… I’m just not looking forward to going to the first session. Wanna drive up here on a weekend and go to the first one with me? –I hope you feel better soon.
January 8th, 2008 at 2:46 pm, Dana Says:
I would love to work out with you Cheryl! If you need me to, say the word. It’s always more fun to exercise with a friend.
January 8th, 2008 at 2:47 pm, dana Says:
Assertagirl, you are so right. It’s getting a little crazy with the pseudophedrine hijackings!
January 8th, 2008 at 3:36 pm, Suebob Says:
Dude! Stay home! No one at your gym wants your cold germs. Take care of yourself and relax. You need the rest.
January 8th, 2008 at 5:56 pm, Violet the Verbose Says:
You go, babe! Kick that cold’s ass! Speaking of Bob Dylan and birthdays, he and I share the same birthday. ha ha!
January 9th, 2008 at 10:40 am, Liz Says:
Walgreens cards people buying cigarettes UNDER 40!
No, I don’t smoke - not much air in my lungs after screaming at the kids, ya’ know - but, I was surprised by the sign.
Please feel better and might I suggest you skip class and staying home in bed, instead!?!?
January 9th, 2008 at 11:42 am, Elizabeth Says:
I hope you’re feeling better today, sweetie. That cold sounds nasty!