This Week’s Topic : F*ck Anxiety & Germ Season Too!
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May 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
ANXIETY
F*ck Anxiety! Let me tell you why. Listen, I love kids—but anxiety doesn't. Picture me: all zen, chillin’ at a sweet little recital, just trying to enjoy the vibe. Outta nowhere—HA-CHOO! A big, fat, wet, airborne sneak attack from a pint-sized ninja behind me. YUCK!
My immediate reaction was to pull her f*cking shirt over her head and waterboard her little ass back, respectfully. I hit her with the classic Mom Stare™—she ate that shit up like fruit snacks. No blink. No flinch. I almost cried, but Rule #24.5- No crying at the Pynk! So is it forever “germ season”? I’m ok by the way, I laughed the rest of the show. It was funny, just gross.
WTF
Even though joking, it is still very serious. When my daughter was a baby she caught RSV from a kid at a daycare I worked at and she attended. My other daughter caught the Flu when she was little too. So after my attempted assassination you know I took a look. This is what I found out If a kid sneezes on you, you can potentially catch any droplet‐transmitted respiratory bug they’re carrying, including:
Common cold (rhinovirus)
Flu (influenza viruses)
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
Strep throat (streptococcal bacteria)
Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis)
Adenovirus (colds, pink eye, bronchitis)
To lower your risk, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and consider a quick wipe-down of exposed skin or clothing. (Source) If you see a kid about to sneeze, rune the other way if you can, cuz they will f*cking you up.
HOW-TO GUIDE
To dodge future sneak attacks from sneezy mini-humans at public events, here’s your protection plan:
Keep that hand sanitizer loaded – holster it like a weapon.
Carry tissues or wipes – and offer one like a passive-aggressive peace treaty.
Turn slightly sideways – reduce your “sneeze surface area” like a pro.
Mask up if needed – especially during cold/flu season or when tiny noses look suspiciously drippy.
Pick your seat wisely – near an exit, away from the youth section (aka Ground Zero).
Practice your “Mom glare” or “Dad stare” - to freeze any wild children mid-wiggle.
Try this natural defense squad—immune-boosting foods, herbs, and teas to help you bob and weave through cold season like a champ give to the kids too:
Herbs & Spices
Oregano oil – antiviral, antibacterial, immune-enhancing.
Ginger – fights inflammation, eases nausea, warms the body.
Turmeric (with black pepper) – powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Garlic – nature’s antibiotic, best raw or lightly cooked.
Elderberry – antiviral; great in syrup or lozenges for colds/flu.
HOW-TO GUIDE CONT’D
Teas
Green tea – rich in antioxidants, supports immune function.
Echinacea tea – boosts white blood cells and helps fight infections.
Chamomile – calms stress (which can lower immunity).
Lemon + ginger tea – warms, soothes, and strengthens.
Foods
Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruit) – vitamin C power.
Berries – antioxidant-rich (especially blueberries & elderberries).
Leafy greens (spinach, kale) – full of immune-supporting nutrients.
Yogurt or kefir – probiotics for gut health (where 70% of immunity lives).
Mushrooms (especially shiitake, reishi) – immune modulators.
Bonus Boosters
Raw honey – antibacterial and throat-soothing.
Apple cider vinegar – balances pH and supports digestion (add to water with lemon).
Stay hydrated, rest up, and eat like you’re building an army inside your body—because you kinda are.