As someone who spends most of her time reading, writing and talking about public health, I try to practice what I learn. Care for oneself before caring for others, be aware of the affect one’s actions have on the community, etc.
So when I started having headaches on Friday last week, I ignored it, like anyone whose friend from out of town was visiting would do. I ignored it and proceeded to have a ridiculously busy and action-packed weekend. And on Sunday, when the headaches disappeared but the soar throat and stuffy nose came around, when my prospie (prospective student) came from California for Spring Open Campus, I again chose to ignore the symptoms.
By the time Tuesday rolled around and my prospie had gone home, I had a fever and could not get out of bed for the next day. My body was telling me to take some time for myself and I was finally able to.
But then I got stuck by myself in my bed, being lazy and festering in my own negativity. I had to be physically dragged out of my bed by my dearest friend kathy slop. without any explanation she knew I needed to be outside and with people who could give me the positivity I was lacking.
we went down by the lake, sat on the grass and soaked in the sun for the next couple of hours. then we went to el table, the student coop some of my friends work at. they have amazing sandwiches!!
and then i got asked to the tri-coop formal! yay.
thanks, kat, for always having my back and making sure i dont get sucked up in my own ridiculousness
