I have been home sick with aches/chills/fever/sore throat/congestion/etc. all week. I finally went to the doctor today and got some antibiotics since it appears whatever virus I had originally has become an upper respiratory infection of sorts. I'm hoping to go back to work tomorrow, which is kind of shocking, because I always think not going to work is better than going...but I've learned that, despite my previously held beliefs to the contrary, The Today Show is best viewed irregularly, my couch DOES get uncomfortable after a 72-hour sit-in, and my poor dog is exhausted from having to "nurse" me (basically, just check on me whenever I move, or stand, or groan in discomfort). A few other things I've learned:
No more "Quil"s
I will no longer be taking full doses of anything that ends in "Quil". NyQuil, DayQuil, knockoff generic DayQuil--that means you. I spent the first several hours this morning trying to get over the NyQuil-induced grogginess that lingered from the dose I took last night at 10. Then, I took DayQuil and spent the whole next SIX HOURS in a foggy, dizzy, almost-fainty haze--although I was not feverish or stuffy. But should I have to trade my ability to think coherently and stand steadily for clear nasal passages? No thanks.
I hate 'The View'
The View is a horrible show, and I don't want to listen to those ladies banter anymore. I do like Whoopi Goldberg for hosting in a sweatshirt yesterday.
Tea can be good
I don't really like tea. Not at all. Every so often I make a vow to try to start liking it because I know it's good for me and so many people swear by tea. But I always end up turning away from tea in the end, because it just doesn't taste good enough to be worth it. But, the combination of my intensely sore throat and the wonderful blend of tea my friend Janeen offered me last night may have finally done it--the tea was some sort of caffeine-free spearmint/peppermint/citrus/something and it was SO GOOD and wonderfully soothing. I even asked Brad to go buy me more last night. Once the sore throat goes the tea might too...but it stands a chance this time.
Staying home by yourself is boring
Maybe everyone else knows this already. I always look forward to time home alone, because I'm a private person and an introvert and time alone refreshes me. Plus, there are plenty of things I don't like trying to get done when other people are here. Like cleaning. Or eating things that contain vegetables. But when you're home alone and you are sick, that is a different story. I have been bored out of my brains, ready to blow up the TV and my couch, but unable to because of the aforementioned dizzy aches. I am ready to interact with the world again.
So tell me this: what are your favorite things to do when you're home sick? What kind of tea do you like, and what would you recommend for me? (note: I think I really like minty teas) What do you find lovable about Joy Behar?
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hmm...last time I was home sick I was actually at Ross's parents' house and I slept most of the day and didn't eat anything except Ross's grandma, visiting from south dakota, made me drink hot lemon crystal light, which was actually kind of good. But if I were home sick tomorrow I think I would lay on my couch and watch movies that I like, such as Harry Potter 5, and I would finish reading the Diary of Anne Frank. And take a bath. and sleep a lot. Depending on how sick I felt, I also might call people that I don't get to talk to very much. But if I were sick enough to stay home I would have to be really sick in which case I probably wouldn't feel like talking or reading. Maybe I would listen to podcasts about Harry Potter. I love Harry Potter! and I would watch my recording of American Idol from Tuesday night, just David Archuleta and Danny Noriega, my two boyfriends. That's about it. My favorite teas are: Tazo Wild Sweet Orange, and Refresh, which is the mint kind. Sometimes I like lemon teas when I'm sick but I don't have a favorite brand. For black tea, I like Ahmad Strawberry flavored. Ok that's all. I'm glad you're feeling a little better!
haha I just re-read my comment and it looks like I said last time I was home sick I didn't eat anything except Ross's grandma. Oops! Not true.
i think the protein might have helped--next time, consider it.
home? alone? it's something I fantasize about. yes, I remember it being boring before I had kids...but now? heaven. last year I went to the cabin by myself for one night and had the best time watching little house on the prarie re-runs and sitting in grandma's chair without having to get up and get something for somebody. that was nice.
as far as tea, the only one I like is barry's (find it at cost plus) but it's got caffine.
I saw 3 minutes of the view once and it was awful. just a bunch of gossipy old biddies. blech. daytime tv isn't my thing, so I can't help you there.
are you getting better? hope so, the 'rents are coming over the pass to see you...why they could be knocking on your door right now!
Yeah, quils are bogus.
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