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April 13, 2005

stupid virus! permalink

I'm obviously fighting something, as I have periods of feeling okay, and then periods of feeling really icky. This morning and last night—really icky. But I'm here at work as I had a meeting this morning, and allegro this noon, as well as some deadlines.

Last night, the skies were momentarily blue and the pavement mostly dry, so I ran down to the scooter shop to try to get some test driving in. Of course, once we got the People 250 pulled to the door, it started hailing, and continued hailing for the next half-hour. It was okay, kinda. I like chatting with the guys at the shop. But I really wanted to ride.

After that, I ran after the bus to get home in time to go to pilates. I felt distinctly ill on the bus, which I thought was due to running. I drove to pilates and felt pukey. Then when I got on all fours to do an exercise, I had to rush out, being afraid I was going to puke right then and there. So I left. Not that the instructor noticed. It's funny, my "free" classes at the gym, the instructor always says hi to late folks and bye to early-leaving folks, and stands at the door and thanks participants. My paid-for mat class, I get nothing. Her only comment to me is "You're getting strong". Damn it, I've been strong. Perhaps I expect too much?

Anyways. My joints hurt like crazy, I have a headache, and I'm hoping allegro won't hurt too much.

Posted at April 13, 2005

Comments

Ok, first? No puking in Pilates class. Second? No puking when you go to ride your scooter in the rain.

Third? Gosh, I hope that nasty virus gets the heck out of you soon!

Posted by: Jon in Michigan at April 13, 2005 1:39 PM

She did ask if you were OK/what happened after class was over though...

Reminder: gotta sign up and pay for the next set (or two) of classes!

(www.providence.org/classes)

Posted by: Jill at April 13, 2005 3:37 PM