So...I have had this cold that will not go away. First it started in my throat. It hurt to talk. It hurt to swallow. It hurt to breathe. Yep, it pretty much sucked. Then it went to my ears. No one likes to have an earache. Then my mouth decided that it needed THREE canker sores. When I get canker sores, things get ugly. I'll get a fever, my ears will ache, and sometimes even my lip or jaw will swell. It's really painful, especially when I eat, talk, or brush my teeth. Lately, feeling sick, has caused me to also feel less social. All I want to do is come home from work, eat my dinner on the right side of my mouth (I have more canker sores on the left side), and then go to bed. I feel really worn out and tired right now. I think the cold is kicking my butt right now.
Another small, and yet worthwhile update I would like to add is that I am quiting my 2nd job. I am a workaholic. My good friend, Kjell, pointed this out to me the other day. I committed to myself (after talking with her) that I was going to quit my second job and take more time for me. I was doing really good at working out every day, and then I got a promotion at work. Between the promotion, the second job, and getting sick I haven't been taking time to take care of me. This isn't what I want, so I have taken a step in the right direction. I have quit the second job. I gave my two weeks notice today. I even started training my replacement this afternoon.
I think it's really important to keep life in balance. I tend to focus on one thing and let everything else go. Not a healthy way to approach life....right. So today I dropped the second job. My next focus is to get rid of this cold by getting enough sleep, eating right, drinking plenty of water, and taking whatever medicine might speed up the recovery process. After I kick the cold it's back to the weight bench and treadmill for me.
Lastly, I just want to say that I needed general conference this last weekend. It was a great boost to my spirit, and I felt a renewed desire to come unto the Lord. It also was a great reminder of what life REALLY is all about.
