So Alive

I went to see my acupuncturist yesterday, and told her I was feeling more tired than usual and that I'd noticed that my phelgm was thicker than normal. She diagnosed me with a yang deficiency and treated me accordingly. She said to take it easy and avoid dairy products, especially sweet ones, like ice cream. Not my favorite prescription, but I managed to forgo the ice cream treats in my freezer last night.

And, this morning, instead of going across town in the very early morning to practice, I decided to sleep instead. (The nice thing about a six day a week practice is that it leaves a little wiggle room.)

As I headed out on my bike en route to the Capitol, it was downright chilly. And if you're a biker or a runner or really anyone who exercises outdoors, you know that the most expedient way to deal with the snot that arises while exercising when it's cold outside is snot rockets. That's right: finger over one nostril, blow out the other. Only it works better when you're not suffering from a yang deficiency. Yep, this morning, when I tried to clear them out, some of the snot rocketed right onto my sunglasses. Ew.

I probably wouldn't have chosen to blog about this rather grody event, except that it inspired my choice of song for today, sung by none other than Love and Rockets:

Upon my arrival at the Capitol: Snot free!

I don't know what color your eyes are, baby
But your hair is long and brown
Your legs are strong and you're so, so long
And you don't come from this town

My head is a full of magic, baby
And I can share this with you
The feel I'm on a cross again, lately
But it's nothing to do with you

I'm alive, oh oh, so alive
I'm alive, oh oh, so alive

This drug makes me crazy
Makes me see you more clearly
Oh, baby, now I can see you
Wish I could stop, switch off the clock
Make it all happen for you

I'm alive, oh oh, so alive
I'm alive, oh oh, so alive

Yes I am. And hopefully by the time it is time for my kids and I to hit the road again, I'll be back to full energy!