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Getting a Cold

October 8th, 2016 at 07:44 pm

Well, I thought I had a slight cold, and I thought it was mostly over, but today it is full-blown, and I realize it was just getting started.

Ibuprofen would help, but my doctor has banned it for me because of my kidneys. I bought some acetaminophen; we'll see if it does any good. I haven't had much luck with Tylenol in the past. I did take some generic Benedryl.

It probably didn't help, also, to sit outside on a cold day to watch my grandson's baseball game, but I did it anyway.

After the game I stopped at PetSmart ($12) and Aldi ($21). I got $24 worth of cat food at PetSmart with coupons. At Aldi I got: croutons, bacon bits, spring mix, Greek yogurt, mushrooms, 2 bottles of dressing, a whole chicken, ice cream, and the acetaminophen.

My variables spending is up to 45%.

I have to bear in mind that working will drive up my costs somewhat (especially gas), and I won't even turn in my invoice until the job is done. So I may seem to be spending more, but the eventual extra income will more than make up for it.

I put in 20 hours this week, which seems about right. If I continue working at the same pace, I'll fulfill the contract in four more weeks.

While I was at the baseball field, I stopped in at the adjacent senior center to go to the bathroom. They had a display of books to give away, so I grabbed one! It is a historical novel by Sharon Kay Penman, whom I have enjoyed in the past.

I did a load of laundry ($1.50) before I left for the game.

I still need to go to the gym, but I think I'm going to rest for a while first; maybe even nap. Thank goodness for weekends! Can't wait till all my days are weekends again!

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5 Responses to “Getting a Cold”

  1. Jenn Says:
    October 8th, 2016 at 11:03 pm 1475967832
    1475967832

    I hope you feel better! Your body may need rest more than exercise today so it can use its energy to heal.

  2. alice4now Says:
    October 9th, 2016 at 12:27 am 1475972826
    1475972826

    I agree that a day of rest was probably better than exercise today. Tylenol, hot tea and lots of water, and a good book should help you heal!

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    October 9th, 2016 at 01:04 am 1475975094
    1475975094

    I hope you feel better!

  4. snafu Says:
    October 9th, 2016 at 03:54 pm 1476028485
    1476028485

    I hope you'll use the weekend to treat all the symptoms to help feel better. We tend to add a few odd steps believing they help...Drinking as much warm tea with lemon and honey as you can tolerate, warm, wet compress on face that has you breathing in moisture + using quality lotion over face, emphasis on nose if mucus is excessive. No sniffles/snuffling, lots of tissue and flushing sinus. I keep meals light, vegetable soup and every meal starts with an orange [vitamin C]. Read a book, encourage naps and rest as much as possible. If Vick's or similar at hand it helps to rub on feet generously. My mom used a concoction of Vaseline mixed with a few drops of eucalyptus oil or mentholated essence. I've used 'Tiger' balm and Tea Tree oil with positive results.

  5. rob62521 Says:
    October 9th, 2016 at 08:54 pm 1476046459
    1476046459

    I'm sorry you are under the weather. I think resting and drinking lots of liquids would be best. As alice said, lots of hot tea...with honey! Yum! Hope you recover quickly!

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