This is the second cold I’ve succumbed to in three months. It’s ironic that previous to that, I hadn’t caught a cold in over a year since my tonsillectomy. However, it seems that a job change and a re-enrollment back in school sent my immune system headed for the hills. I am certain that my heightened stress level is a key factor in my being a germ magnet as of late. I really need to make a concerted effort to live a healthier lifestyle with stress management as an integral part of that.

As a side note, I have also learned that going to the doctor as soon as possible is key. Decongestants and cough syrups are a godsend when calling in sick is not an option.

Oh, and since I’m complaining about my body, I might as well tell you that I woke up on Sunday morning with a terrible pain in my right calf. Bon dance injury, perhaps? Gosh, it sucks to get old. Fortunately, after dragging my foot around behind me like Egor for half a day, a vigorous massage from the Hubby and generous amounts of Tiger Balm loosened the muscle and I was back in business.

Anyway, it’s past my bedtime and I should be sleeping so that I can get over this cold sooner rather than later. Oddly enough, the codeine cough syrup had the opposite effect on me and I feel more awake now that I normally do when I’m not on the drug. Pray for health. Goodnight!

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