I hate being sick. Largely because it annoys me when my carefully crafted plans have to take a back seat to my unplanned illness. And then on a smaller scale...because it's no fun to be sick when you have to fend for yourself. I should throw in a disclaimer that two people did offer to come over. One was my Mom, and I know she has long looked forward to this day at home, so I did not want to interrupt her. The other would have had to drive an hour and a half to get here and I'm not THAT sick. Not with gas prices where they are currently located.
I could feel it coming on yesterday. The aching all over, the scratchy throat - the off and on fever - the thought that hibernation would just be the greatest.
So, ditching my plans to exercise and scrap last night, I came home, made chicken noodle soup (from scratch, thankyouverymuch), changed into my scrubbies, and curled up on the love seat. Two episodes of Friends, two episodes of Andy Griffith, two episodes of Cosby, half of Pretty Woman, and two episodes of Say Yes to the Dress later, I gave up and went to bed. I didn't journal, I didn't wish the cats a lovely evening. I didn't even care.
Today I was supposed to go to the zoo with friends. Instead I've been curled up on the couch reading a recipe book, channel surfing, and eating more chicken noodle soup (and a grilled cheese).
I'll have to exit the house at some point today - the gas tank in the car is on empty and there is church in the morning. Dad is preaching, so missing the service is not an option. :)
Hopefully by then I'll feel better anyway; missing work next week is also not an option.
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Bekah,
Ah, the challenges of sickness among the single. I have travelled to the Marsh pharmacy with 102 fever because there was no other option.
I blame your cats. They harbor disease and are a threat to all mankind.
Don't miss my latest response to your comment on my "Adopt-a Cat" post... It might make you feel better.
Chris - I wish you could have seen the lovely fashion statement I was just now when I went out to fill up my gas tank (and it did not help me feel better to see that I'd be paying $4.15 for it, either!). I was sporting hair that had not been brushed, a makeupless face (so just kind of imagine the cat in your post....), my colts shirt, and turquoise flip flops. Good grief.
I do not blame the cats for anything except stealing my good blanket and not even bothering to check on me.
And now...I shall go see what you've said to me over in your world.
Oh bummer! I, unfortunately, can completely sympathize with your condition. All three of us have been sick over the last week and a half. Andrew and I seem to have gotten the worst of it, with me bearing the brunt.
May I suggest two Benadryl before bed? My doctor suggested that and I had never tried it during a cold, but I have slept better this last week that I can remember, and that is on top of the cold. It's worth the two or three dollars it costs (in generic form, of course).
I hope you feel better soon. Like...tomorrow!
Christina
Christina - Thanks for feeling my pain - though I'm sorry you had to. If I'm not better by tomorrow, I will definitely get the Benadryl. (I didn't know you should take it for this kind of sickness either!)
I HAVE to feel better by tomorrow so I can pay close attention to Dad's sermon...mostly to make sure he doesn't tell stories on me!! :)
Well we feel your pain too...all 3 of us in our house. Brandon and I both got sick on Wednesday and Allie got sick yesterday. Brandon and I are pretty much back to normal now but poor Allie is in the middle of the worst of it :( We're supposed to go visit family in Georgia on Tuesday for a few days! YIKES!
Natalie - So maybe it's better to be alone while sick? Because then at least you don't have to worry about taking care of anyone else IN your sickness?? I'd not thought of it from that angle. I hope Allie bounces back fast so she won't be miserable in transit. That truly is the worst. :( What are we all doing getting sick in SEPTEMBER!!!! (Maybe getting it out of the way before winter?)
:( I'm sorry, Bekah. I hope you feel better soon.
Hey Miss Sarah! Well I've only had to take one nap today, so I'm pretty excited about that! I've tried to take it easy...and done fairly well.
Praying for you tomorrow!
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