I have a cold….I never thought that could never happen in the sunshine state, but here I am…sniffling and congested. So I’m home today. It’s a little chilly (ordinarily I would be enjoying the sixty-one degree weather, wearing shorts and working in the garden). So because I’m finding myself a little chilled, I’ve turned on the heater, I’m wearing sweats, and a thick robe.
I’ve put together a schedule of what I’m going to do the next few months. I have decided that I’m going to study in preparation for getting into a medical program. Studying was always a comfort activity for me. In college it gave me an excuse to spend some time away from my friends (my straight friends). In medical school it allowed me to remain completely to myself and gave me an excuse not to get invested in some relationships. So, to avoid thinking about whether or not my applications have been reviewed, I am going to spend today and my free time studying.
Except for today. It’s hard to get through a paragraph without sniffling or clearing my throat. I believe that part of the reason why I succumbed to the cold germs is because of the stress I was feeling. So for today, my medicine recall review book and orange juice will be my comfort.
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January 21, 2008 at 5:39 pm |
Awe… My poor buddy, if I lived close to you I would bring you soup or make you tea! Actually no I wouldn’t because I don’t want your germs! 😉
January 21, 2008 at 9:07 pm |
So sorry! I know what it is like to get what we call a “summer cold” up here, so I am sure that it must be like that to have a cold now down there. I hope you are greatly improved very quickly!
January 21, 2008 at 11:48 pm |
Get well soon! 🙂
January 22, 2008 at 4:05 am |
colds are natures way of saying don’t do anything but care for yourself
so screw the studying and drink plenty of fluids and get some rest.
January 22, 2008 at 3:40 pm |
Sleep! Don’t deny thyself sleep! Those slower moments when we must grind to a halt (or at least a slow crawl), are good times to reflect and think and meditate. But don’t forget to sleep!
Hope all shall be well, soon.
January 22, 2008 at 10:23 pm |
In college I drank lots of beer to help me through a cold. It didn’t really cure the cold, but whatever. Hehe.
I hope you feel better quick!
January 23, 2008 at 2:07 am |
Feel better!
Drink lots of fluids and eat chicken soup. …it seems to work. I don’t know why.
January 23, 2008 at 2:07 am |
Oh, and apparently, Diet Coke is not considered a liquid. Tea. Hot Tea is good. Add some honey grown in your area!
January 23, 2008 at 9:35 pm |
Stress definitely has its part in getting sick. I hope that you have been feeling better as of late. The other thing I try to do is not lay so low while recuperating. For some reason it seems to go through my “system” quicker when my body is active, rather than in a passive mode. But I’ll still stick to the basics of sleep and plenty of fluids.
January 24, 2008 at 2:08 am |
Awww, I’m sorry you’re sick. I agree with urspo – it’s your body’s way of telling you to just take care of yourself. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
January 24, 2008 at 7:19 pm |
I hope you got rid of your cold by now! xoxo
January 25, 2008 at 3:11 am |
get well, get well soon. we hope you do get well.