I finally went to the doctor this morning because my sore throat kicked off my sinusitis and as of yesterday, I lost my voice.

It's scary losing your voice when it Is your living. Singing, podcasts, they are both essential parts of my living. To lose them… well, it was the final straw that said, as much as I hate it, I need antibiotics. So the doctor put me on the Z-Pack. I can feel my sinuses clearing up already.

Since then, I've been sleeping and taking it very easy. I watched Rock Star this afternoon. In the movie, the Road Manager tells Mark Wahlberg that his job is to live the dreams of other people who wish they were rock stars. That makes me chuckle. Here I am a “rock star” and I'm sick after being on the road… again.

Ah well, I never claimed I wanted to be a rock star. I'm much more interested in connecting with my audiences than most rock stars.

I have been thinking about what's left with my health. Over the past couple of years, I've made a lot of changes to my lifestyle. I eat healthier. I avoid medications. I've gotten into yoga and meditation. I stretch and breathe. I go to acupuncture. Yet, my health is still teetering. I think it's time I really start making time to exercise.

I've never been a fan of exercise for exercise's sake, at least. Instead, I like doing something productive that allows me to exercise. In the past, I would catch up on my podcasts while walking around the lake. I think I need to return to that habit. Too long I've left my health on the wayside to other things. I spend a lot of time working on the computer. It's time I set aside more time for exercise. It's about the only thing I haven't done to boost my health. So it's time I do that. Tough when it's hotter than hell outside, so I guess I'll start doing stuff in the morning or evening before it gets too hot.

This is my new commitment. It is essential if I want to continue the life of a “rock star”… or life at all.