No Problem, I got this!

It's a really weird fact of life, we don't feel as old as we truly are.  And that can bring about some disastrous results if one isn't careful!

While I've never been a truly adventurous type - I don't skydive, or make long treks into wilderness or dive off cliffs into the ocean - I'm not afraid of hard, physical labor either.  I'm more the Gal at work who just does what needs doing. 

Heavy box?  No problem, I got this. 

Hauling things from here to there? Again, no problem, I got this!

But as I get older, I'm aware every single day that yesterday's to do list might be today's no-no.

On Wednesday, I had a box of DVDs that needed to be put onto a shelf.  And no, I didn't choose the shelf that was at a reasonable level.  I decided that this particular box that weighs about 18 pounds needed to go on the top shelf.  Normally, I can reach this shelf and slide boxes up with no problem.  But this one did me in.  I could tell as I gave the box it's final shove that something was stretched .... more than it should be.  By the time I got home and into the shower, it was a huge relief to have that hot water pounding down on the right side of my back.  Ugh.

The next morning, I was OK to get up and move around, take Sadie for a walk, but maaaan it hurt to take in a deep breath, expand my rib cage.  No, not a cracked rib; the pain was my back muscle.  The more it moved, the more uncomfortable I got.  Being me, I didn't call off work and rest.  I worked the day in my usual way:  No problem, I got this!

Thursday night's sleep was interrupted every time I rolled, and I didn't hesitate to swallow a couple of Tylenol to help get through the night.  I got up Friday morning with a little twinge, but things needed to get done!  I walked Sadie, we took the garbage can to the curb, then picked up everything that could go in it, cleaned up the backyard and it was time for breakfast.  Since it was raining, we had breakfast on the back porch, which was really nice!  I enjoyed the sprinkles!! But the chill drove me back inside.  I didn't hesitate to crawl back into bed for a couple more hours of sleep!

I've rested and read much more today than I have since my last vacation ...... way back when.
But things seem better now.
No problem, I got this!