Start of week two

Late yesterday I started to develop some slight cold symptoms.  Due to proper planning, I have Zycam and other cold medicine with me.  Then, this morning the cold was about the same, but I had a slight case of the chills.  Please don't freak out because the story has a happy ending.

After working in Nigeria, one of the things that I learned is that the beginning signs of Malaria is heavy cold symptoms and some people have a bad case of the chills.  When I was in Nigeria, I obviously talked to people that had Malaria about their symptoms and I was sure my symptoms were not nearly that bad.

However, to be on the safe side, I went to the clinic this morning for a Malaria test.  The results were negative, as I expected.  I was given some prescription medicine and sent on my way.  There was a CVS pharmacy about 4 blocks from the clinic, so I decided to walk.  It was a nice walk and another Ferrari drove past.  Total Ferrari sightings in Malibu are now at 3.

When I got back at the resort, it was time for class in the pool.  All of the classes in the pool have a different name, but some of the exercises overlap and I really can't tell the difference between the pool classes.  Other classes are self-explanitory like core training, or cardio intervals.  When it comes to the pool, I can't tell you what the difference is between total body H2O and H2O intervals.

Lunch was great.  It appears that the chef really likes soup for lunch.  Today was tortilla soup and was the best soup I've had here so far.  I'm going to get the recipe and make it back home.  Oh ya, the main dish was a turkey sandwich.

After lunch, the group classes on Monday are H2O intervals, circuit training, and core training.  Like I said, circuit training and core training are self-explanitory, but H2O intervals is vague.  I know we moved around a lot, but that happens at all of the pool classes.

The main difference between starting week two vs. starting week one is that I know what to expect.  Someone in my group indicated they have more confidence.  For me, I've always had confidence, but it just shifted around.  Last week I was confident that I didn't really know what to expect and how my body would react.  How would I do with the food and exercising all day?  There is a big difference starting week two because I know what to fully expect.

Also, there are lectures after dinner each night for those first week guests.  This means that I'll have a little more free time in the evenings.

Closing thought for the day:  What a difference a week makes.  Last week I was confident that I didn't fully know what to expect.  This week I am confident that I am excited about being here.  This morning I had to make a trip to the clinic and was upset that I had to skip the hike.  But, seeing a Ferrari on the road always puts me in a good mood.