I guess denial is no longer an option. I’m not quite young anymore. Up until a few years ago, I sang and danced in regional theatre and national tours so when a friend asked me if I would dance in a local production for a fundraiser, I thought, “Sure, why not? It might even be fun!” After all I hadn’t been sitting on the couch watching Lifetime movies for that long. I was sure that I was still in “dancer” shape.
During the first rehearsal, I figured I should stretch before attempting any real dancing, as my muscles might be a tad tight, but still capable. Never mind the fact that I hadn’t so much as walked around the corner for 2 years.
After stretching out my hips, I took a step. Suddenly my groin tensed and pain shot down my leg. So much for capable. I hobbled through the rehearsal with a pulled groin muscle and rushed to the freezer for ice upon returning home.
The next day, before rehearsal I went to the ladies room and slathered “Icy Hot” to the injured area, spilling some of the “miracle” cream on the floor. Reaching into my purse, I pulled out a tissue and wiped up the mess. Without a thought, I threw said tissue back into my bag. Within seconds my crotch was on fire, but surprisingly, the pain had abated. I thought, “Icy Hot rocks!”
The rehearsal space was rather cold that day and my nose was runny. On a break, I grabbed a tissue from my bag and blew my nose. I was walking back to the dance floor when the fire ignited in my nose…
Life Lesson- Throw away used tissues….
Hey Ger,
Sorry bout your nose! Also, you know what they say about old folks saving their tissues, especially the ones they hide under their shirt sleeve, remember? Sorry not to dig even harder about the age thing, but yes, we 40 somethings have to keep up with that regularly. I was running on the treadmill a few days ago and after a 20 minute run, I felt week, sweaty (of course) and tingly sensations in my finger tips… A feeling that the last time I remember having in high school after running 8 miles… and this time it happened after only 20 minutes! I feel you pain =)