#thecozy

Tri-fold, stair climbing, hand truck.

This week the summer cold is upon us. Perhaps because it’s been a rainy June.

Anyway, despite being immunosuppressed, I manage not to catch the small stuff. Colds and viruses don’t get to me.

And this is how I keep it that way.

1. Every day when I get to work, the first thing I do is wash my hands. The first thing I do when I get home is wash my hands. Literally, keys down, bag down, and to the sink I go. I like mixing foaming soap and regular liquid soap. Foam seems to get the best coverage the quickest but good ole soaps suds up even better.

3. Vitamin C is a part of my every morning. I take it in a few forms. Pills don’t work for me so I try to get it in my foods and beverages.

4. I never touch my face. It started as a way to keep my makeup on but now I realize the worst germs have trouble getting my vulnerable nose, ears, eyes, and mouth. I support my head during meetings with my scarf or sleeve but no skin to skin contact during the day.

Just don’t call me a pessimist. Hypochondriac, melodramatic, irresponsible, lazy, sure. But just not that word.

Accusations from others mean nothing when you’ve already used those words against yourself. Question, review, accuse; and on and on. Critical thinking is not all it’s cracked up to be. But all of this resides in the conscious mind, the name calling, experiences, and judgments.