(Or, Writing Away the Aches)

I've been feeling bit out of it the last few days. I'm used to the occasional aches and pains. It comes with not being as young as I used to be (an irreversible condition as far as I know). But this week, it seems most of me is aching.

I tweaked my right hip last week some time. It likely happened while I was playing Wii tennis. I don't hold back when I play. It must be my inner-Nadal. Anyway, I didn't think much of it when I hiked over the weekend, but once I returned, I could tell I aggravated it and now I'm feeling it big time. It means I won't be hitting the trail this weekend (much to my chagrin).

I've also been feeling pain in my wrists and upper arms, the result of sitting in front of the computer at work too much. If I were simply sitting, it wouldn't be so bad, but it seems my posture is less than stellar when I'm at my desk. Relaxing in front of the computer when I get home probably doesn't help it either.

I hope with some changes (like taking actual breaks at work and resting this weekend), the aches and pains will subside, but while I'm experiencing them, they aren't fun. Of course, I've found that talking about them (or at least blogging about them) helps. This entry by itself was the equivalent of 100mg of ibuprofen.