Olympic Fever

Winter is cold and flu season, but Rusty and I have been suffering from an ailment that has not been seen in such severity since the strain out of Beijing in 2008. I am speaking, of course, of Olympic fever. Could you be at risk? Look for these warning signs and symptoms:

Loss of sleep- when Olympic coverage goes past bedtime

Seeing spots- of gold, silver, and bronze

Ringing of the ears- which sounds a lot like cow bells

Dizziness- from watching athletes spin, twirl, twist, jump, and flip

Loss of interest- in activities and shows usually enjoyed

Increase in appetite- because those Chicken McNugget commercials are very effective

Moodiness- emotions range from anxiety, hope, disappointment, pride, and patriotism

There is no cure for Olympic fever. It must run its course, but expect your life to return to normal in about a week.