Beware of Heat Stroke!

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It has been very hot and humid day and night and it makes me extremely uncomfortable. I have had to live with a nagging headache and I feel the heat up right on top of my head everytime. Even while I’m in the shower, specially when the water’s not running while I shampoo or soap up. I know that everyone else all over the country and in many parts of the world are suffering through the same heat, or even worse, and I shouldn’t be complaining. I try not to, but it’s just awful.

I even skipped work last night because I wasn’t (still don’t) feeling well. That’s also why there’s been a lack of posts around here, I just can’t sit still in front of the computer long enough to string words together and build a post.

So how do you know if you’re having heat stroke? They say it’s a lot like a heart attack too. I got this from MedicineNet.Com:

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• fatigue
• weakness
• headache
• muscle cramps and aches, and
• dizziness 

However, some individuals can develop symptoms of heat stroke suddenly and rapidly without warning.

Different people may have different symptoms and signs of heat stroke. But common symptoms and signs of heat stroke include:

• high body temperature
• the absence of sweating, with hot red or flushed dry skin
• rapid pulse
• difficulty breathing
• strange behavior
• hallucinations
• confusion
• agitation
• disorientation
• seizure
• coma 

Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion before progressing to heat strokes. Do I think my headaches are a sign of heat exhaustion? They could be, but I hope not. I was planning on seeing a doctor today but I was up early and was sleepy again, only to wake up at lunch. Now it’s too hot again. Not sure if I’ll still go…

So folks, keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of water and fruit juices. Stay away from coffee and soda (oh no, stay away from ice cold Coke?!). If you think you’re having a heat stroke, see a doctor!

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That’s how much SPAM Akismet blocked on my blog since I last logged in, March 1st. A day and a half without logging onto my dashboard and that’s what greets me. Tsk.

I was still technically on my off yesterday but I wasn’t able to do any of the stuff I normally do online because of a headache that just wouldn’t go away. 🙁 On Monday, my tonsils were bulging! I don’t care if that isn’t the right term, I diagnosed myself anyway. I just drank lots of water and gurgled with Bactidol, hoping it would go away. It still hurt to swallow yesterday but everything was finally okay when it was time to get to work. Headaches – gone. Tonsilitis – history! Daya no? Sick on your rest days. Tsk. 🙁

Pero okay na rin, I have a lot to do at work anyway. I would have worried about it anyway if I had to actually stay home…

Nakakainis lang when I can’t go online. Like today, I found that I lost two post opportunities, and then there’s the missed post and clicks for yesterday for Adgitize. But then again, I remind myself, this isn’t my bread and butter, so I shouldn’t cry over it. I mean, it’s better that I rest then get myself to work the next day than kill myself just to go online and then stay sick and miss my real job. You know what I mean? Wala lang. Haha.

Oh and there’s another thing. It’s been a looooong time since I’ve posted for my Project 365! As in! I don’t even know if I missed any days in February, but I sure hope I haven’t. 🙁

So anyway, how much was the most number of SPAM you’ve ever received on your blog while you’ve been away?

February Entrecarders

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Thank you for my Top Ten Entrecard droppers for February (okay, from the last 30 days really)!

I still don’t think I made it to anyone’s list, what with my inconsistent blog hopping activities. 🙁 There are three new names on the list this month: Bambie, ECL and The Frugal Housewife. I’ve just visited all ten, dropped ECs, and also purchased ad space. Thanks again for coming by often. I hope to see  you in my Comments box soon 🙂

For those who still don’t know what EC is, check this out.

I just had a whole week, weekend included, with clients. We were supposed to have a very important launch last week and they were onsite for it. At the last minute though, it was pushed back to this Thursday. Good thing is that we got the chance to prepare even more, and having the clients on-site to clarify our questions is just awesome.

Since we’ve been quite busy though, I haven’t been spending too much time online while at home. Not sure if that will change as we get nearer launch day. We do have plans of hitting the salon this week to have hair treatment. I still haven’t decided if I will have my hair straightened/relaxed too.

I didn’t get to watch The Buzz yesterday. At the time, we were in Greenhills learning the art of haggling 🙂 But on SNN tonight, they showed part of Boy Abunda’s interview with 12-week pregnant Roxanne Guinoo. She looked beautiful! Too bad she doesn’t have much projects so we don’t see her much on TV. But that’s okay, she gotta take care of herself and her baby and maybe even start taking prenatal vitamins.  That just reminded me to visit another beauty, Topaz Horizon is also carrying her first baby!