I missed it.
I have been feeling really run down, tired, crabby, sore and irritable lately, and blaming my lack of sleep for the reason. My whole schedule has been off since I have been laid off, and I have been suffering for it. Also, Aunt Flo came to town and her trip has been a tough one this month.
But last night I began to get the old familiar feeling of pain, cheek swelling and gum sores we have all come to love at ajlovestolose.
Yep- it’s back. Again.
I can’t say that I am surprised. It’s not like the stress of moving across the country (again), moving into a new place, sharing a place with a roommate for the first time in 9 years, not sleeping well for a month, losing my job, looking for a job, starting a boot-camp and being kinda broke would cause me to have a Shingles recurrence, now would it?? 
I am happy to say I have a doctor appt for today at 1:30 and she will get me all squared away. Thankfully I have been through this before and know what makes it better. Pain meds and anti-viral meds. Rest and time. In a few days, I will be feeling more like my old self again.
While I thought I would beat myself up about missing boot-camp this morning, the more I think about it, the more I think I did the right thing. I am “contagious” right now (if you have not had chickenpox, I might give it to you) and I am not sure who in my class has had it. Also, I am worn out. I am afraid if I would have gone, I might have injured myself.
Finally, I need to take care of myself. And listen to my body. My body is screaming at me to rest right now, and I need to listen to it.
I do miss the “sore” muscle feeling I have after class, and I miss the feeling I have when the leader says “last set!”.
But I will get back on the “horse” Monday, bright and early.
Now, I am off to sleep a bit before going to the dr.
Have a healthy day!
