So sick, of being sick.

I think I might finally be getting better, slightly better, but not totally better just yet. These past three days have been so sucky! This little virus-whatever totally kicked my ass and then laughed in my face as I curled in a ball of pain and begged it for mercy.

There was no mercy to be had however, oh no!

There was the constant headache, that despite the overdosing amount of Tylenol I took, would not subside. There was the faint feeling I had every time I stood up that made me feel like I was either going to throw up or pass out, or do both simultaneously. There was the earache, the soar throat, the runny nose, and the coughing and the wheezing that did nothing to shake that stubborn chest phlegm lose. And then of course, there was the need to sleep. It was like I wasn't tired at all, but my body wanted nothing more than to sleeeeeep. I slept all day Sunday, then somehow stayed awake long enough for Pete and I to watch a movie, then I slept the ENTIRE day yesterday, seriously only getting out of bed to either force feed, or bathe myself.

Today was better though, I actually stayed awake for most of it, but my nose has been running constantly and only today was I wise enough to have my mother buy me those extra special lotion tissues. Why I waited until today to use the special tissues, when I've been raping my nostrils with toilet paper for the past two days?? I'll never know.

I do however, know a few essential things that will get you through the worst of the worst sick days.

1. Lotion tissues. Do not wait until the last minute like stupid, stupid, me to buy them.

2. Lysol disinfectant spray. So you can hopefully save your loved ones from contamination. Also, so they won't get pissed off at you for getting them sick.

3. Lipton noodle soup. Lower the water amount, add some extra chicken bouillon, and enjoy.

4. A Slanket. Not to be confused with the Snuggie, as the Slanket makes you look bad ass and the Snuggie? Makes you look like a total wiener. Believe me. Also? The Slanket website has the best descriptions ever for their colors AND a portion of the profits goes to various charities. Check it out!

5. Hot tea. Preferably whatever my mom gave me tonight. That tea was awe-some! I'm not sure what kind it was though, so I can't really help you out, ask my mom.

6. Many, many, pillows and many, many blankets, for the many, many hours of sleep you'll have. I needed a pillow for my head, one on each side of my body and one for in between my knees. Also, fleece socks, fleece pants, and one over sized T-shirt you don't mind getting loads of snot on.

7. HOT showers, like scalding hot, showers. Don't even clean yourself, just stand there and let that glorious water wash over you. Ahhh.

8. One kitty cat to keep you company and who doesn't mind you rubbing your sick infested face all through his fuzzy wuzzy fur.

9. A remote control and cable television, preferable with access to on demand movies. Steel Magnolias? Yes Ma'am!

10. A mom that will take your temperature, check on you, bring you special tissues, soup, and make you hot tea.

Hopefully, you won't need these tips anytime soon, but if you do, remember them! They may just save your life.