I'm trying to decide if I have a mild case of flu, or whether I've just had too much exercise and a cold front has come in.
Elegante Mother and I got flu shots on Wednesday morning. In the past, they've never bothered me. My arm felt a tiny bit heavy last night, but I figured it was most likely due to the gardening I'd been doing.
In all fairness, I've led a very sedentary life lately. Then, the Dragon Lady needed a stand in, so I rose to the challenge. I led exercise on Monday and Wednesday, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I spent the afternoons cleaning out the gardens and getting a little raking done. This morning I moved about 650 pounds of bird seed into the winter bins.
A cold front has moved in, so I got that gardening done just in the nick of time. It's been gray all day, and now is so dark that the sun must have decided to go down a couple of hours early. We've had a fitful rain, and are expecting snow showers this evening.
So....am I sick, or am I responding to unusual exercise, coupled with a major drop in temperature? Darned if I know. All I can do is wait it out.
I think I'll collect the cat and a quilt and go sit in the recliner for a bit. He won't mind, and I'll enjoy his warmth. Maybe I'll take a book with me, just in case I can keep my eyes open.
Comments (5)
My bet is on the unusual amount of exercise and cooler temps Buffy. Gadzooks, just the work you did in the yard and gardens is enough to send me crashing on my bed. I do think it's wise if you just chill a little...for yourself...to replenish. You've been a busy lady.
Posted by Joy | November 10, 2006 9:14 PM
Posted on November 10, 2006 21:14
OMG, it can't be the flu. You can't afford to be sick--especially not now! Have a cup of camomile tea and relax a bit (and don't remind me that I can't spell camomile!)
Posted by Cop Car | November 10, 2006 11:36 PM
Posted on November 10, 2006 23:36
CC - She won't have to as your loving daughter is happy to spell it correctly for you; chamomile.
I'm thinking it's the overload of work for you Buffy. I feel like a sluggard since all I did was plant 2 roses, vacuum, wash and hang a couple of loads of laundry and then piddle around the house. Slow it down!
Posted by bogie | November 11, 2006 6:01 AM
Posted on November 11, 2006 06:01
You ladies are wonderful! Just what I needed. I tended to think that it was just the overload until I had chills and sweats last night.
This is what I think is going on...I think most of the aches could be from all the physical stuff this week. As I did it, I suspected that it was too much, but I was so pleased to get most of it done in decent weather that I kept slogging along. I do know better, but I frequently don't listen to myself.
I plan to take it easy today, and maybe tomorrow, too. This committee of one has delegated K.P. chores to Dear Husband. When he asked if I wanted him to choose the meals or fix them, I gave him a resounding "BOTH!"
I'm taking Advil for aches right now, and drinking hot tea. Cop Car, I love you, but I'm going to pass on your chamomile advice. That's NASTY STUFF, and I'm not sick enough to try it.
I'm going to go have a warm shower, and then settle into my office chair with a lap quilt, and see if I can't get some work done at my computer.
Thank you all for visiting. You've raised my spirits. *S*
Posted by buffy | November 11, 2006 10:37 AM
Posted on November 11, 2006 10:37
Oh...btw, Bogie....you're no slouch at getting things done, girl! Take it easy this weekend. *G*
Posted by buffy | November 11, 2006 10:38 AM
Posted on November 11, 2006 10:38