I went to the gym yesterday even though it was HOT out. Fortunately, it’s been cooling off at night and the 90°F heat doesn’t come on until midday. Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself. I was having trouble lifting as much as I thought I should be able to, but I kept doing dumb things like deadlifts even though my back hurt before I started. I’m paying for it today. Good thing I made an appointment with the acupuncturist a month-and-a-half in advance (he’s been studying in China.)

The worst part about my back hurting is that I can’t play golf. That’s only two rounds of 9 holes and one trip to the driving range before I hurt myself. Sheesh.