What the hell is wrong with me?
Okay, that's some low-hanging fruit, isn't it. But I'm actually talking about my health.
I'm sick. Again. Really, really sick. High fever, no voice, sore throat, chills, body aches, the whole deal. WHY???
I eat reasonably well. I like my leafy greens. I take vitamins. Okay I could have gotten more exercise in the past few months--but we're talking the past YEAR here. I have NEVER been sick as often in a twelve-month period than I have this past year. I got sick several times in the summer, when I was exercising my butt off and getting plent;y of fresh air and sunshine.
Is it stress? I guess it could be. Between Fenris's troubles, dealing with three different school systems, and losing several good friends, I suppose I've had my share. I don't tend to stress out over work, even when it's hella busy. But personal and family stuff wears on you.
A friend of mine suggested drinking "green smoothies" involving yogurt, fruit, and blenderized kale or spinach. Shit dude, I'm willing to try anything at this point. (Actually, they sound kinda good.)
Sometimes I wonder if it's mold or something. God knows the Pacific Northwet grows enough of the stuff. But if it really made you deathly ill, wouldn't EVERYBODY IN SEATTLE be fuckin DEAD? Besides, the viruses I've had over the past year haven't all been respiratory. They've all been different. I seem to be having a sickness smorgasbord.
It may seem like I'm whining my way through this post. But I'm really not. I'm bitching, yowling, and bemoaning. That's way past whining.
Got any home remedies? Send 'em my way. In the meantime, maybe I'll try to kill the viruses with bourbon. It probably won't work, but at least I'll feel better for awhile.