Blowing blood, party pooper

So after getting home last night I was getting changed to head out out to the GCR holiday party with Cindy.  As has often been in the case I had to blow my nose.  Sometimes when I blow my nose it also triggers a simultaneous cough which amplifies the air pressure coming out.  Well this was the case this particular time however I was stunned for a second when a very red tissue was in my hand.  At the same time I could feel liquid working it’s way down my nostril followed by a lovely stream extending onto my upper lip, great….

Evidently my inflamed, over used nasal passages finally let loose.  I laid on the bed for about 10 minutes trying to get things to calm down which I was only mildly successful at doing.  Having a bloody nose and a runny nose at the same time is a bad combination, making coagulation very difficult.

By the time we got to the party it was 6:30 and there was already a small line of people waiting to get in.  Cindy and I took over the guest check in, relieving Ali, who had to leave and Mary, one of the board members.  We stayed at the door most of our time there, only taking short breaks to grab food or run to the bathroom.

The food was fine and I had maybe 3 beers but I really was not feeling very festive at all.  A little after 9:15pm Cindy and I called our door check in responsibilities complete and headed out of there.  It definitely was my least memorable GCR party to date.

Randall rolls in tonight.  He will be helping with/participating in the race tomorrow and we will have a fun rest of the weekend doing whatever I am sure.  I just hope my wellness level picks up.  I still sounded AWFUL this morning when I woke up and once again only got a partial nights sleep after waking up at 3:30 am and struggling to return to the land of slumber.