A general rule of thumb for me is that if it’s gray or raining outside, I am probably going to be in pain for most of the day —well, achy is a better word.  Yes, like a 90 year old (actually, sorry 90 year olds, some of you could feel amazing I just don’t know how else to describe it), I can usually tell the moment I open my eyes how the weather will be outside.  The damp and the cold just go straight to my bones and leave me feeling very achy, heavy and generally uncomfortable.

Needless to say, today is one of those days and I am just dealing, trying not to take any painkillers. I hate taking a pill to feel better (especially when I already pop about 13 per day) so whenever I can talk myself out of it I do.  Usually what happens is I deal with it, but by the time 7 or 8 pm rolls around I am so cranky from being uncomfortable all day that I might as well have taken the painkiller … much more preferable to a cranky mess!

So, yesterday I was in bed all day and today I had leave the house —it was dentist day and the first visit of three to fill those cavities.  yikes.  Now, it’s couch.  I can barely move I am so tired.  I decided to take the day off from the insurance insanity and will continue my quest tomorrow.  Sigh.

Today is such a warm apple cider day.  Or a hot buttered rum from Clinton Street Baking Co. Yum, I’ll miss those this Fall.