Before It Felt Like 10° Below

I did not have a sinus infection.  I had the flu.  Which totally kicked my butt.  I haven't had the flu for probably a decade, which is great, but made me totally forgot how it can just simply end you.

In other news, its been FREEZING here in NYC.  It seriously hurts to be outside. Seeing that this is me on any given day, I can't survive in real cold weather.

In an attempt to forget about the biting cold outside, here are some pictures from the last day they had the Smorgasburg food fest in Dumbo (back when I thought it was cold because it dropped below 60°).  Its definitely worth checking out (its currently closed for the season but will return in April, along with normal temperatures!). Tyler typically loads up on all things beef, while I tend to sample every dessert booth available.

I mean, how could you pass up endless rows of booths filled with snacks and all sorts of yummy foods?!  You can't.

Bleh

(Angel Soft Ultra = total false advertisement)

I've had a runny nose for the past month.  Sometimes its really bad, and I can't find a time during the day when I'm not blowing my nose, and sometimes its only slight runny and more annoying that debilitating.  Today is one of those this-cold-is-gonna-kick-your-ass kind of days for me.

Everyone tells me to "go to the doctor" because "its probably a sinus infection," but I refuse.  And here's why.  I believe in two things (probably more, but just these two at this moment): (1) antibiotics will cause the end of the world, and (2) doctors get kickbacks for every Z-pack they prescribe.  But I have good news!  I went on WebMD this morning (which is just like a real doctor, thanks to the symptom checker, which doesn't get kickbacks for every antibiotic prescribed) and Dr. WebMD told me that most sinus infections can resolve themselves without antibiotics and that the drug may actually be harmful, especially if the infection's caused by a virus.

Music to my ears (or eyes, since this was read?).

I haven't been taking anything to help with the symptoms because I generally try to stay away from drugs (D.A.R.E. and all), but I think I might run down to the pharmacy and pick up some Sudafed.  Whatever this thing is, its has me defeated.

PS: Not-so-great photo for a not-so-great day, and I'm not even going to feel bad about it.

Two Thousand Thirteen!

Goodbye, 2012. I don't normally make New Year's resolutions, but this year I have a few "goals" in mind:
1. Try to get to bed earlier. I normally fall asleep after 11:30 p.m., then try waking up early to get to the gym and then work. I generally don't need much sleep, and feel groggy whenever I get 8+ hours. But my goal is to start getting more than 5.5 hours a night. I think reading before bed, instead of watching TV, will help.
2. Cut back on sugar. I have a serious sweet tooth. I can (and often) eat junk for breakfast! So yeah, it might be time to start limiting my intake.
3. Try not to sweat the small stuff. This is a tough one for me. I'm a worrier, a planner, and think-aheader. If something falls apart or doesn't go as planned, I struggle.
4. Redecorate the apartment. Over the years, I've accumulated quite an eclectic number of home furnishings. I would like things to look a little more consistent. More importantly, I need to eliminate clutter and keep up with the cleaning I've recently been tackling.

For #4, I've started by adding some greenery to my apartment and bought new bedding (West Elm is having a fabulous sale).

This little guy came from The Sill, an awesome shop that has low maintenance houseplants that can survive even the blackest thumb (me). Free delivery for those in New York -- what more can you ask for!