Today, I had an embarrassing reminder of just how ignorant even the most experienced among us can be. My grandmother often attends an adult day care center, which allows for her to get out of the house more often. Today was the center's Christmas party and family members were allowed to attend. So, Paul and I jumped into the car and went on down.
Maybe two hours beforehand I had gone out for an easy half-hour run. Normally, not such a big deal. Here's what made it a big deal: I've been fighting a cold, I ate and drank very little afterwards, I took NyQuil on an almost empty stomach, and I wore too many layers at the party.
I felt myself getting light-headed and braced myself against the wall, trying to stay balanced. Just before I realized it was too late, I mumbled to Paul that he was going to have to help me sit down. BAM! I passed out. I woke up sitting in a chair having my multiple jackets and shirts being pulled off and having cold rags draped over me.
My mom freaked out, Paul thought it was really funny, and I was more than little embarrassed. The lesson is, don't pass-out at an old person's home. Also, freakin rest when you're tired and for pete's sake, don't take medicine on an empty stomach. Whether you like it or not (and for the record, I don't) you are human and your body is going to act accordingly.
Happy HO HO HO to you.
Run hard.
