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Levels of pain
The human body has a remarkable propensity to help one ignore pain, or at least set it aside in order to get task done. From the scrape to the bruise to the minor headache to the strain, the brain can help short-circuit the "deal with me now!" messages that pain sends ( Read more... ) -
Out With A Whimper
Owing to excessive team injuries, we've decided to forgo the last match of the season. This effectively marks the end of our 2006/2007 15s season. It certainly had its ups and downs -- sadly, far more downs than ups. But I shan't cry about that (I've already done enough) -- time to stand up, shake off the grumps, and see about what I and others ( Read more... ) -
Weekend update
Suffice to say that it needs lowered expectations.
The sweetie and I were all set to do something fun and social for St. Patrick's Day -- we've not been out in a while, so we'd wanted to find an Alleged Irish Pub somewhere and pour down a few libations. Alas, two obstacles put the kibosh on that:- The minor one -- SXSW, Austin's annual music ( Read more... )
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Flu, schmoo
I don't know if I got it from the emergency room when I got my staples, or from coughing co-workers, or some other vector, but I've got flu now. :: grump ::
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The consequences of rugby
I got a copy of the picture that was taken of me coming off the field with my head injury at the UT Grads match the night of March 07, 2007.
It's a tad gory (and a bit big), so look under the LJ-cut the picture isn't being fully rendered, so just click on the URL: rugby, healthOoooo, me achin' back
I saw the chiropractor yesterday, after 2 days of persistent back pain. Diagnosis: 2 vertebrae shifted out of position. Not quite a slipped disc, thank goodness. However, I'll still need some back adjustments, and I won't be able to play our Saturday rugby match against the Austin Huns. Quick, any props in Austin want to CIPP with our team?Practicing my Vulcan greeting, and other news
Owing to sore outer knuckles on both hands, going for weeks now, I've decided to Take Charge and help the healing process along by taping the last two fingers of each hand together. (Use common sense, please, to determine whether or not the hands themselves ended up taped to each other ( Read more... )Case of the Chest Cold Grumps
Note to self: never have a bruised septum before catching a cold ( Read more... )Another rugby disappointment
We had our second game of the season against the Victoria Kronks (where in hell did they get that name?!), down in Victoria TX. Their pitch was surprisingly plush (in comparison to the dustbowls and concrete we usually play on), and I strapped on my long cleats with high hopes. I'd hydrated like crazy, carbo-loaded, and drunk my electrolyte ( Read more... )
