I’m the worst patient ever. From the first niggle or tickle in my throat, I start to complain. Complain that I don’t have time to be sick. Complain that I’m sick and tired. Complain that I’m waaaay too busy and important for such things. It turns out, the flu (yup; I have the actual flu) doesn’t care about such things.
The flu thinks I’m a jerk.
To be honest the feeling is mutual.
Last night I was in bed at some ridiculous hour, earlier than I’ve been to bed ever in the past few years. I woke every few hours thanks to fevers and cold shivers. I managed to complain a lot. I’m proud of the level of complaining I managed. It takes a certain fortitude to complain when you’re unwell, I think. A certain level of resilience. HA!
I’ve been blessed with good health my whole life. I hope you know how grateful I am for that, despite the complaining. I just don’t do sick very well. Do you think it’s the sort of thing you can take for granted sometimes? That health will always be there and that when you get sick you’ll get over it? I think that’s what it is.
Well, I assume that’s what it is. I’m taking some pain killers and Tamiflu, and I’ve drunk my body weight in orange juice. I’m resting because they told me too and writing this, so I don’t go nuts. What can I say, I’m a blogger, an oversharer, I’m a fisher of well wishes and get well soons. I’m the worst patient ever.
Or so Mr Suger says, as he Glen20’ed me.
Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
Awesome Post!
Really Very Sad!! I meant that you should also take rest for your sick.I also like it very much.
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Oh no! It almost sounds like man flu Mel =P Drink water and lots of it! I’m not too keen on orange juice so I always smash down the water when I am starting to feel unwell. Hope you are over it soon.
It might as well be man flu. It FEELS like man flu. With all the water and orange juice and powerade and such I’m all liquid’ed out!
It is soooo funny but literally the day after I typed this I ended up with some cold from hell too! Like what?! Lol! I have been taking my own advice and chugging down the liquids but you are right I am now also liquid’ed out! Plus I have been to the toilet way too much in the last couple of days! I know TMI! =) I hope you are feeling better!
I hear you lady! Between the nose blowing and the loo visits, I’m worn out. Haha. Hope you’ve recovered quickly!
Get well soon lady! Nothing worse then being sick, I too am a terrible patient, I get bored as hell, whinge and whine until EVERYONE can’t wait for me to get better and get the hell off the couch and out of the house. I hope you are your old chipper self in no time & I hope for EVERYONES sake this tickle in my throut doesn’t turn into something serious!
Xxx
Thank you muchly. And yes, glad to have some company in the whinge gallery.
Oh no I hope you have a rapid recovery. I’m with you I’m the one saying I don’t have time to be sick. Rest well love.
Thanks lady. I’m sending myself bonkers with the resting. ALL THE RESTING.
Get well soon lovely! I had it a few weeks back…it was hellish. Glad you’ve still got your sense of humour!
Thank you. Day fifty billion and I’m starting to feel better. Apparently there’s like 5-7 days to go until I feel normal. Flu, who knew it, super hard to get over. :/