Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and the pollen and allergies are EVERYWHERE! Yes, I am one of the million folks who suffer from allergies. I have a love hate affair with Spring. I love the season for the warmth it brings, but I hate sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing and wiping my nose every few minutes.
A few years ago, I actually had to have surgery to remove a couple polyps. Which was miserable too. And then no problems for years. But now, with all the rain we got here in Arizona, all the symptoms are back with a fury.
No one likes being sick, especially me. I get a little out of sorts, maybe a bit gumpy, hard of hearing because my head is all stopped up. My nose get raw from blowing my nose constantly, my eye itch so much I want to rip into them with my nails. I have a pile of over-the-counter meds that do absolutely nothing to stop my pain. The doctor does not have any appointment for two months. I'll be dead by then. It's embarrassing to go into a store or business for the fear people will walk WAY around me for afraid of catching my misery. It makes you feel like laying on the couch in the fetal position and moaning. But then my dog will come over and lick me, as tho he think it makes me feel better. And it does ... somewhat. Nancy just says, "Suck it up" No pity from her.
I think men have less tolerance for pain and being sick than women. After all women go through a lot of pain during childbirth, and they are the ones who nurse us wimps and our children. But every once in a while it would be nice to hear a, "Haa, pretty baby." from her.
Seriously though, Spring is a good season, and I am exaggerating a little. But allergy suffers are crazy here in Arizona, and everywhere plants grow, dogs and cat live, and dust is blown around. I am sure the cavemen suffered too.
I may have used up two big boxes of tissues and a dozen handkerchiefs over the last 2 weeks, I am glad Spring is here, EXCEPT, I know what follows Spring in Arizona. A very hot summer!
Anyway, enough of my bubbling about allergies. Spring is here and we should enjoy the beauty of the green lust desert while we can, before it turns brown for summer.
You'll have the excuse me now. I need to get a clean handkerchief and pop a few more allergy pills. Take care and stay, stay. ACHOO! Sorry. safe.
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