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Stress! What is it good for?

Nothing!

I'm now convince the nose bleeds I've been getting are related to stress. Particularly stress at work (although there are few other things). At least that's what I'm hoping.

This morning I went out for my usual Saturday bike ride, when I sensed another nose bleed coming on. It was at that point I realized I was thinking about work. I don't usually think about work on the weekends, heck, I don't even think about work much at work, but we are having a problem with a very uncooperative supplier, that is just driving me absolutely crazy. Plus we are having our annual AS9100 surveillance audit on Monday and Tuesday, which is always a stressful time for me.

The nose hadn't started bleeding yet, so I tried thinking about something else. [Much easier said then done.] I managed to get another 2 miles down the road, when my nose started to bleed. (That's my 3rd nose bleed in 25 hours.) As usual, I got it stopped in a minute or two, and like yesterday, decided it would be best to head back home. I wasn't about to risk another nose bleed, surrounded by about 50 other riders, and unable to easily pull off to the side.

So for now I've decided it best to take a few days off the bike, and try to unwind. The Buick Open [golf tournament] is on today, so I can watch that, and I'll even do some reading. I bought two books for my Kindle, so I need to get my monies worth.

Plus I decided to redesigned my blog. I was tired of the old one. It was way too busy. It's still a work in progress, but it's mostly what I want, and I managed to get rid of all the extraneous stuff which was of little value.

It's not too blue, is it?

Anywaze, it would probably do everyone a bit a good to get rid of some of that excess stress you might be experiencing as well.

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Luddy said…
I would like to say...I am sorry you are having nose bleeds, ( I have MCL too) but i had them several years back, real regularly, nothing to do with the MCL, well before I was diagnosed. Driving down the road, watching TV, Etc. it was not very fun. I went to the Doctor and he cauterized it for me, never happened again, two minute event. He didn't bother to tell me the reason for the experience. My point is get it fixed. By the way I miss your comments on ACOR. Sorry you left. Luddy
Marc said…
I would like to say...Thanks Luddy, that is my plan! I'm just hoping I can make it till next Thursday when I have my appointment with the ENT doc. In the mean time I plan on calling the office every day till then, and beg for their sympathy.

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