I have been running myself ragged the last week and a half and I am definitely feeling it. Nonstop activities, coupled with the recent change in weather has only exacerbated my fast-track to sickness. Last night when I retired to bed in full PJ's, socks and an extra blanket, even The Hubs knew something was up. Me? Not so much.
I was in denial all day, chanting my I will NOT get sick mantra, downing Yogi green tea like it was my JOB and trying desperately to ignore all the signs. Tonight, it has never been more clear. My throat hurts, I can't stop coughing and I'm cold. This is not a good sign. It is especially upsetting since our friends are visiting and I don't want to be quarantined, nevermind the fact that being sick and lacking energy SUCKS.
The only upside to feeling under the weather is that it warrants a little extra TLC. And I'd be a liar if I said I didn't enjoy The Hubs doting on me hand and foot.
I will NOT get sick...I will NOT get sick...I will NOT get sick...
ohhh. . .I hate it when that happens!
ReplyDeleteHang in there and enjoy all the extra attention!
Oh, I hope you feel better soon!!
ReplyDeleteugh, i have tonsillitis. i hope you fare better than i have these past two days. on the upside, i'm healing. :)
ReplyDeleteOh... I hope you are better already!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better!!! Have you heard of Emergen-C? They're little packets of powder with over 1000% Vitamin C, plus other vitamins, and you dissolve it in water. I always use a bunch of those when I feel I'm coming down with something, and I rarely get full-on sick! Or if I do get sick, I really feel that they help me get better much faster. I highly recommend it!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment on my blog. It meant so much to me, really. I really enjoy YOUR writing too, and look forward to keeping in touch! :)
Sometimes just telling yourself, "I don't have times to get sick" and moving on works, sometimes it doesn't. I hope it works for you.
ReplyDeleteI know I've found myself saying, "I refuse, I refuse, I refuse" and I didn't get sick. I think it depends on how run down you are. Don't over tax yourself and I bet talking yourself out of an illness will work. Serious. The real trick is not overworking yourself though isn't it?
I just got back from vacation and am under the weather but still feeling very RELAXED! Hope you get to feeling better soon!
ReplyDeletegabe: Ugh! This is the second time this year I've been sick...I've got my fingers crossed that I've fulfilled my quota for a LONG time!
ReplyDeleteDaniele: thanks, hon!
jessica: Oh man...tonsilitis??? That must have been so painful! I hope you're fully healed by now.
Jen: Thanks!
Jenni: Would you believe we actually had a box of this in our cupboard and I totally forgot about it?! When I read your comment, I made a beeline for it. Thanks so much for the reminder! :)
Susan: My mantra didn't work. Booooooooooo! Getting sick is very humbling; it makes me realize how much I take my health for granted, which is definitely not a good thing.
tonya: So glad to read that you're relaxed...but what a bummer that you're feeling under the weather, too! :( I hope you're feeling better soon!