Being sick is no fun

I've been sick and literally spent most of my weekend in bed with sinus infection. Not fun. I had not stepped outside the house in over 48 hours when I did finally leave this a.m., so you know I must of been really sick if this was the case.

But from this weekend of "fun and games" I've learned a few things! See points below!

1. One can never have enough kleenex AND the tissues with lotion are worth every penny they cost. I unfortunately bought the regular brand. Thank goodness I did not buy the cheap ones that resemble fine grit sandpaper more than they do tissue. Going through a box of 160 tissues in 24 hours means you need the soft ones, big time.
2. I never thought I could blow my nose as much as I did in 48 hours....I know TMI. The sky is the limit, or as long as you don't run out of kleenex or TP!
3. When you spend a great deal of time alone and you feel lousy, you loose track of time!
4. We take for granted the ability to be able to breath in and out of your nose! Thank goodness for breath right strips.
5. When I don't feel good I am better off left alone. And I get grump and irritable-yes I admit this.
6. I. HATE. SINUS. INFECTION. But then again is there anyone who likes it?
7. You really do find out how much people really care when you are sick, or are off the radar, or it's a holiday, or all of the above. See, I told you I was grumpy and irritable.
8. Things taste funky or have no taste when your head is filled with crude.
9. I watched the "Titanic" movie three times in a row....I've never been a big fan of the flick, nor have I ever watched any movie three times in a row. It was just brainless television viewing for me. I'm still not a fan of the movie. I should have found something educational to watch instead, like the New Yankee Workshop or Sewing with Nancy or something on Public Television....or Sex in the City or something else!
10. Being back in civilization is nice except for those people who are a pain in the butt when you feel good are 100 times more of a pain in the butt when you don't feel up to par. The though of kicking someone(s) has crossed my mind more than once today and in strategic places as well!
11. Have I mentioned I'm grumpy and irritable, like a lot today!
12. You can't hear well when your ears are plugged. This is a blessing and a curse, but more a blessing than anything....especially when you work with people who are LOUD!
13. You find out who your friends are when you are sick....they check on you, text or shoot you funny emails. It makes being sick better, even just a tiny bit.
14. I just want to kick the people who ask "how you are feeling" as I stand there mouth breathing, with a chapped nose area and looking like poo....really, you have to ask? I highly doubt I'm that good of an actor to pull off the "I look and feel fantastic" routine. Oh maybe I am??? Nah.
15. This makes me appreciate all the other days of the year when I can breath through my nose, like normal. When I can hear, like normal. I don't have to blow my nose every 45 seconds. Things taste like they should. And I don't sound like a guy or like I'm talking through my nose....amen for those normal days!!
16. I'm not much for drinking but I got desperate enough on Saturday evening that I crawled out of bed, ventured to the freezer and found my stash of cinnamon whiskey. It burns like no other. And there was maybe 1/8 of a bottle left that I sipped on for an hour or two-yes I'm that much of a light weight. It did absolutely nothing. Other than the burn it didn't touch the garbage that's taken up residence in my head. I did have fresh cinnamon breath, not that there was anyone around to enjoy this, except for my cats. And well, they didn't notice or care.
17. My mom would always joke when she'd get a head cold that a cold settles in the emptiest places meaning her head. Well I guess the same holds true for me too!
18. I've been waging germ warfare when I've had the chance, energy or time to do so. I've cleaned door knobs, clothing, drawer pulls, tv remotes, my own bedding and anything that I think this nasty little germ could be living on or that I've touched. Get out!!! If I pass this along to the male gender in my household I know it will mean near death!
19. Thank goodness I only get this garbage every so often....my doctor told me it had been three years since I'd been in with sinus infection. I hope it's a lot longer next time.
20. Other than brainless/mindless/routine things at work this is about all I'm safe and clear enough to do or deal with today. There will be no rocket science coming from my brain today, not that there is any day. But the fact that routine things are a struggle tells me my brain is not fully operational, even at it's best today!


Finally I'll end today's blog with a small prayer, not for me but for those I may be around: I pray for the safety of those around me and for their well being that I don't smack someone in a moment of irritable you annoy the heck out of me behavior. That my tissue supply lasts. That my breath right strip does not pop during the night and my stomach can continue to tolerate the antibiotic which feels like it is burning holes in said stomach! Oh and for the New York Yankees pitchers and catchers who report for spring training starting this Friday-good luck. But it won't be the same this year without the "The Captain". That's all. Amen.

And a piece of advice for all-run, take whatever it takes to avoid this garbage which has taken up residence in my body. This is no fun. Oh and buy tissues with lotion, save your nose the wear and tear if you do.

Positive thought of the day: Drink water. It is not only the best thing for you to drink but it is free!! Take care!