Blood, Blisters, & Bruises

Only one bad one in the lot, bruises. I would prefer not to have the blisters too, but they do let me know I'm alive and am able to exercise.

I am working on leading a healthier life and getting rid of some of my excess weight. I'm not going for the skinny minny or stick figure, just healthy. I've started working out with my kids 2 days a week, walking on the days I don't, and walking to school 2 days a week. I went for a walk today from the fish hatchery to the train cars and back...that's where the blisters come in. I'm not sure why my feet blister so easily but it is right on the ball of my foot, just under the big toe. A part that you frequently hit when walking. Any suggestions for getting rid of blisters before they ever begin????

Yesterday I had an amazing amount of freetime at work because 2 of my classes were on a field trip...this is where the bruises come in. I decided I would use that time to print some labels in the computer lab. While sliding my chair into the desk I slammed my knee into the table leg. Yep, it was one of those where you just want to scream and start crying (similar to my kids who fall during gym and they know I noticed), but because of where you are and you're an adult you really can't. It hurt all day, and of course things jump out in front of you and you keep bumping it. So last night when I went to bed I put IcyHot on it. I've found that works well at keeping a bruise from forming too bad, don't ask me why though, any body know the answer to that one????

Blood comes into the picture on Saturday, actually it will be plasma. As part of my supplement-my-income plan, I'm hoping to become a plasma donor. I start on Saturday with a physical, not quite sure what that intails (sp?), but it is supposed to take 3 hours for the first time. It must be a little more involved than just giving blood. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds. Hopefully they don't say that I have too many bruises to give, you just can't get away from all of the balls and flying feet when you're a gym teacher. I even had a girl accidentally punch me in the face, she wasn't paying attention and flipped her hand behind her, nailing me on the nose. And they say teachers don't need hazard pay, I would like to know what they call biting, hitting, kicking, and spitting would be called, not to mention thrown lunches, shoes, socks, and glass! It's true all of those have happened to me in the four years I have been teaching.