Zapped, Drained, & Sick

Unable to sleep any longer, I was up around 510a. I felt pretty good considering the fact that I was battling a cold. I wondered if it was the meds tricking me into thinking I was well rested. At any rate, I brushed my teeth then headed downstairs where I started some coffee then completed sit-ups and push-ups.  Both were a bit of a strain, zapping me of the little energy I maintained.

Because I was awake 20 minutes early, I had plenty of time to enjoy coffee and internet. But that time went fast. Eiknarf and I headed out around 530a. I wore my fleece jacket as it was only 57 degrees. Felt cool given where we'd been temperature-wise lately.

It was 6a before I knew it and time for meditation and stretching. I was looking forward to both. As usual, I didn't do any meditations while off the prior week and only stretched on a few of those days. I can't really explain why I am so undisciplined on non working days despite knowing how good it feels. It's the same thing as getting up at 530a.

I wore shorts with a long sleeved wicking shirt. I ran the full 4.1 miles but it was a grueling endeavor. Took all the energy I could muster. In addition, I soaked my running clothes with sweat and it wasn't even warm. I was happy to be back at home around 710a. I quickly fired up the stove, packed my lunch, and made my breakfast. By then, I felt pretty good all things considered. I enjoyed two eggs and some fruit like most other work days.

The night before, Mindy asked that I bring her coffee on my way to the shower. I complied with her request. She asked how I was feeling. Not terrible. A hot shower felt  terrific. I talked with Mindy before heading off to work. I can't recall what she and the kids had planned for the day. I took another pseudoephedrine and some cough syrup before leaving for work at 745a.

I drove the BM'er and it was a nice drive in. Last I knew, the forecast called for sunny skies but a high of only 72 degrees. It was partly cloudy during my drive in. By the time I got to the office my head felt like it was in a fog. As I made my way to my office it only got worse. I greeted a few of my team members whose offices are right outside my door. They took immediate exception to my seriously gravelly voice.

I spent the first 30 minutes of my day getting a plan together for my day/week, prioritizing what I hoped to accomplish. My new boss asked that I get started on about 30 hours of online training this week. I just assumed my old boss didn't expect much from me, and consequently planned to get started on that training ASAP.

At 9a I closed my door and started the online training. Turns out, I spent the entire day in training. On a couple of occasions I started to dose off but caught myself. I had to take a test at the completion of each module, so paying attention was paramount. My cold, meanwhile, was kicking my ass. By mid-day I felt terrible. I was super sleepy and wanted nothing more than my bed.

My head in a fog, I left the office for the day at 445p. Never was a I happier to be on my way home. Once at home I literally tossed my gear aside and headed upstairs to our bedroom, changed into my PJs, and jumped into bed.

I slept on & off for the next 2 or 3 hours. I woke around 8p long enough to head downstairs to grab a quick bite to eat. I ate a pig in a blanket leftover from the kids lunch. Mindy and the kids were outside playing. I asked Mindy if she would mind watering all the flowers. I felt too bad to complete the chore. Back to bed for the rest of the night. Good night Vicks!