Yesterday I had a regular doctor’s check up and everything was going great until my doctor asked the dreaded shot question…”When was the last time you had a tetanus shot?”. I’ve been out of high school for 10 years in June and I realized that I couldn’t remember the last time I got the shot. So I said “I have no idea”…the next thing I knew I was pulling up my sleeve to receive this wonderful shot. I had already gotten the flu and the H1N1 vaccine this winter so what can one more do to me? I knew this shot hurt but I thought it was when you received the injection that it hurt…boy was I wrong! I felt great until driving home last night and that’s when I felt it. It felt as though I had gotten punched in the arm. This morning I couldn’t raise my arm higher than my shoulder without some discomfort. I have a red hard bump over the injection site. I’m guessing this is what they say when getting a tetanus shot hurts. 
My run this morning was really difficult with the pain I felt in my arm. Every step I took and swing I made of my arm caused a little shot of pain in my shoulder area. Needless to say I completed my 4 mile run with walk breaks included to help ease the discomfort. I’m hoping things will be better by Saturday…I have 5 miles planned.
On a higher note…dinner tonight was a success!
Meal: Shrimp Scampi (I got the recipe from Cooking Light)
Result: 3.5 stars out of 5 starts
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in wine, salt, and pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 30 seconds. Add parsley and juice; toss well to coat. Cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done
Result
Next time add more lemon juice and garlic.
Well I have a few things to finish up before bed…but I’m curious have any of you gotten a tetanus shot recently and was your experience the same as mine?
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