Heat Impacts Brain Function

Or maybe I'll naturally stupid enough to think that a side pocket in my running shorts would hold my glasses until the end of my run. After about six miles this morning in the 80 degree heat, my glasses were getting spotty enough with sweat that I could see better without them. Instead of putting them in the back zipper pocket, I slid them into the side pocket. I did not know they were gone until I finished my run. Ever have one of those days were one seemingly small decision triggers a series of events that cost you hours or more out of your life, not to mention serious cash? You just want that moment of decision back. I spent nearly two hours on foot and bicycle retracing my path, on the long shot chance that I might find them. Carrie even played the part of the helpful spouse, and covered the first mile with me before she had to leave for work. No luck finding them, but I had to look before admitting defeat.

Planning for a new pair of glasses, I headed to Eyemart to do some preliminary shopping for frames. Upon leaving the store, I find that one of my tires has quickly lost much of its air. Quite a day this is turning out to be. I knock on wood that this was the last bad thing to happen for me today. When things start to go better, I get to experience one of my favorite things: gratitude. I am grateful that the Pronto Mart, the greatest convenience store ever, has free air and a tire gauge to borrow. I am grateful the Furguson's, my car repair place of choice, could plug the leak with no wait, and send me quickly on my way home. I am grateful that Dr. Melanie, my optometrist of choice can fit me in for an appointment tomorrow. Finally, I am grateful that my problems are so relatively small, that this worst day in the Summer of Jay really ain't all that bad. And I'll write tomorrow about some down right good stuff that happened today. Trying to keep things in perspective.

Peace,
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