Bugs

I've been sick since early last week fighting a stupid cold/sinus infection. I can't remember smooching Wonder Woman, but I'm pretty sure I have the same bug she had.

There are guidelines about not sharing bugs at the Y, which is where I no doubt picked this one up, since I have no place else to go.

Here are just a few:

1. Cover your nose when you sneeze or cough. Then wash your hands or use that antibacterial goo conveniently located throughout the building. I mentioned to Captain Underpants in the hot tub a few weeks ago that he had a big booger hanging out of his nose. He thanked me, wiped it off and then rinsed his hand off in the water. I said "Yuck" - then qualified my comment with "What are friends for???" I think he likes me now.

2. Stay out of the pool if you are sick. Note this is just a guideline. Not blowing spit and snot into the pool are RULES, something I am sure to find a chance to point out to The Spitter someday soon because apparently pointing out this sort of transgression comes easily to a bitch like me.

3. Wash your hands after you use the loo. There's one older lady who always wears her swimming gloves when she pees. Does she use T.P.??? I wonder. Yuck just thinking about it.

4. Wipe down the machines before and after use. According to my sources apparently Number 1 did NOT wipe down his treadmill yesterday after working up a good sweat. Yuck again.

5. Wipe down the mats AND the stability ball after use, especially if you are sneezing and coughing or you've had the ball between your legs. One guy jumped onto my mat yesterday when I went to put equipment away between sets. If he gets my cold tough noogies. He could have used the other mat which did NOT have my territorial markers sitting on it (read: water bottle, yellow bag, stretching band, towel, etc.).

I missed a few days of work and workouts but I was back this weekend doing my best to burn off a few calories and work out the kinks without falling over. I think I'm feeling better but Wonder Woman did point out that it could be a couple of weeks before I kick this bug completely. NOTE TO SELF: Invest in Kleenex.

But I am doing my best to keep my symptoms under control so I wouldn't be shunned by others just as concerned with bugs as I can be (although maybe if I did some horking I'd get a bit more room in front of the mirrors when I'm lifting weights).

FYI: I will be taking a few more days off before I get back into swimming. You're welcome.