This is my first day back after a wicked 'bout with the flu. It hit me suddenly and without warning. Once I finally relented to the fact that I was sick, the only thing I could think about was that TV commercial where the doctor tells the woman she has the flu and she's sorting through her day-planner looking for somewhere to schedule it. She finally replies to the doctor that she doesn't have any room in her schedule for the flu.
Life is like that isn't it? You're going along all wrapped up in your day to day business and then, WHAM! , something unexpected and unplanned causes you to put everything on hold. Your first response is to fight it, get angry, or 'pitch a hissy fit'. But eventually you have to give in and deal with it. You realize that what you thought was so important really wasn't that important after all. People will wait, listing appointments can be re-scheduled, buyers can be referred out, and it's ok if the newsletter is a week late.
What I learned is that if you aren't well, you're no good to anybody. My birthday is coming up this week, which has given me cause to reflect on my age and my health. One of the changes I had planned to make in 2009 was to take charge of my health and stop procrastinating and pretending I was still 20. I'm going to make a financial investment in 'ME' this year. I'm re-evaluating financial priorities. For example, having cable television is not as important as me being well and fit. As a matter of fact, it's probably one of the reasons I am not fit. It's too easy to be a couch potato if you have 55 channels to choose from.
Eating out has been banned from the household. Not to mention the actual cost of eating out, the toll it takes on your health is outrageous. You can better manage your health and well being if you prepare your own food. If you plan ahead, it doesn't take that much time to prepare a quick and healthy meal. If you make a little extra, you can even take care of your lunch the next day.
Wishing you health and happy days! Take Care of Yourself!
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