Not so fast Sparky!

I should have listened to my intuition this morning that told me just to stay in bed a little longer...but then again, it tells me that every day. My routine of drinking greens, juicing vegetables, taking new vitamins, and working out at least 4-5 times a week has really got me going. I feel great and I am ready to tell the world about the amazing benefits of these things (ok...so some of you have had to hear me rant about this already....sorry). Off to work I went, only to be slapped down by some events that really triggered the not so happy side of me...I decided that all involved would be best served if I detached and took a little walk. On my walk I discovered the Blood Drive...why not I asked? I should be ok, right? I am months off of treatment, I am a pillar of health (insert laugh here)...there is no reason not to give and give back. hmmm...not so fast bucky. I read through the list of in-eligible donors, my "condition" was not on there...so to the booth I went. At this point, I am on top...my stats are great..Iron is really good...BP is 98/56...really good...then I take the questionnaire. Well, to my dismay I am not eligible to donate blood for one year from TODAY!!! Even though my treatment has been over for almost 4 months and the cancer was removed in July...you are not eligible for 12 months once you notify the Red Cross. Bummer. I get it, I understand, but it does not take the sting away. The sting that reminds me that I am not normal anymore...I can't even do small things. I know I am being over-dramatic, but dammit, this sucks. Consider me reminded.

My horoscope for today tells me that this too shall pass:

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Just when you thought you were ready to settle down and stop shouting to the world about how unique, unusual and world-wise you are, someone has planted a bug in your brain that's making it impossible. The good news is that you really weren't ready to quit -- and there's no bad news. You may need to deal with the disappointment of someone who thought you'd be spending a lot more time together, fighting for your cause, but you're familiar with breaking hearts unintentionally, aren't you?

Good times, Good times.

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