A quiet day with some reassurance.
I think it doesn’t matter how old you get, your mom is still your mom. However, as the only single woman at work, I seem to have a multitude of moms and everyone of them has been worrying about me and telling me to go to the doctor. Today I gave in and did just that.
I got told that yes I have a horrific cold and that it’s probably a continuation of the one I had in December:( However, I also got told that my ears aren’t infected ( I’ve had ear problems my whole life so when they aren’t normal even I get worried), and that as long as I got lots of rest there was no reason I couldn’t go back to exercising😀. I also got given some kid decongestant so I’ll be more comfortable at work:). In the past I’ve had trouble with adult medications. Overall, I’m happy with my results. I think the no infections put my mind at rest most!
Cooking:
I tried making crackers today for the first time! There were called In A Pinch Polenta Crackers in my Allergy Free Cook Bakes Bread Recipe book. It was super easy! Bring two cups of water with 1.25tsp of salt to a boil, stir in one cup of corn meal until it’s thick like porridge ( I think mine was too thick so I’ll try adding more water next time), then turn off the heat and add 2tbsp oil, and spices. I added 1/8tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp chili and 1/8 tsp garlic. Spread the mixture onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. They were so yummy and will make a good after school snack tomorrow:)
I had thought that making crackers would be so difficult and they really weren’t! One thing I did learn though was that I should have scored them as the recipe called for as then maybe I would have gotten nice, uniform crackers.
Exercise:
This evening I got back to exercising. I adapted this workout I read on the Vicki Lynn Fitness blog this morning. 
I didn’t want to kill myself so I toned it down a bit, but it still felt like a good workout and it certainly felt good to move again. I think my body also got a workout from my coughing fit halfway through too🤣
Reading:
I have spent most of the day quietly reading another book from NetGalley which I should be able to tell you about tomorrow night as I’m off to finish reading it😂
I am looking for a suggestion of a new classic to listen to on Librivox if anyone has one:)
Have fun!
AJ
I’m halfway through Treasure Island and it’s been good so far!! I just haven’t had any chance to get any farther with it!
Hmmm maybe I’ll do that one then and we can have another read along:)
Ohh yes!!:)
It’s good to feel reassured 🙂
It was!
I’m so glad you are making progress.
So am I!
I’m glad you went to the doctor. You’ve been sick a long time…
Yes it seemed like forever!
glad you went to the doctors and that it is just germs. I am the same way… .I won’t go to the doctors until I can’t stand it anymore (or I’m already convinced it is something else). hope your body decides it is over being sick and is on the mend.
I have never made crackers before… I’ve never even thought about that concept. would be interesting to at least try
Ya my doctor sees me about every 2-3 years, LOL.
I am just munching on the crackers right now and I;m pretty impressed. I’d like to make them again and see if I can get squares so they’d be useful.
And these colds just keep hanging on! I’m still glad you went to the doctor.
Yup he said I have the same cold since December!
Yuck, sorry to hear that!
It actually made me feel slightly better that I don’t keep getting sick, but have just had a lingering thing.
I hear that!
I bet you were surprised when the doc said no infection, but what a relief too! DHi is going on six weeks; he doesn’t feel bad, but just can’t get the hose turned off!
I was surprised, but happy! Doc says I’ve had the same cold since I was sick in December:( I’m hoping i can run it out of me!
That’s it!
Ha ha! I have the same problem with “moms” although, mine like to all yell me about how I should be getting married and having babies…. Ummm… No.
Your crackers sound really yummy!! I’ll have to try them out!
LOL the ladies at work go crazy when a youngish guy walks into the building! You have no idea how many times I have been sent on fools errands to the office so they can see us together.
The crackers are good, but they went a little soft overnight so might be best used right away!
Ha ha ha! Well, maybe you should find a man so they shut up! 😉😉 totally joking… Don’t. 😋
Hey! I’ve been trying, just had no success yet.
I suffered with terrible ear aches and infections as a child. My dad started giving me a zinc supplement and I have not had an issue in over 40 years. I am glad you went to the doctor.
Interesting! I wonder how the zinc impacted your ears! I’m glad I went too.
Read about zinc in food and supplements; it boost your immune system, but is found in higher concentration in our ears. Cool, right?
Huh that’s really neat!
These crackers sound delicious!
They were good and do easy!
So glad to hear you are on the road to recovery!! I never have thought about making crackers?? Your recipe sounds yummy. Take your time coming back full force exercising.
I’m trying to make myself still take it easy, but it’s tough!
The crackers sound great! Glad you are on the mend – slow but steady is the way to go 🙂
Thank you! It is definitely slow:(
Are you on Strava yet? 😉
No I’m just going to download the app today and hopefully I can just use that for a bit. Spent too much yesterday to buy a new watch this visa bill😂
I am on strava now:)
Great!! Add me when you get time https://www.strava.com/athletes/16813814
Done:)
xo!