The Writer's Block was about my favorite remedies/ things to do while I am sick.
I haven't been sick enough recently for it to affect my performance on anything. I am perfectly ok working through anything I might consider "sick." However, the last time I was sick enough not to do that, I was really very sick. I think. It was back in high school. It could have been I knew class wouldn't have meant that much if I went, so I didn't mind missing it. Not so in college. But ANYWAY.
I always get out either Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice, or one of my many, many Agatha Christies. I curl up in a ball on the couch with pillows and blankets, with my tissues and a glass of water within arm's reach. It always helps to have someone to ask favors of at this point, as follows:
Mom, would you mind getting another box of tissues?
Mom, would you mind getting another blanket?
Mom, would you mind making me some soup?
Mom, would you mind cutting my nose off next time winter starts?
Things that DO NOT HELP:
Having a boyfriend who's not willing to help, but wants to be cuddly anyway.
STAY AWAY FROM ME UNLESS YOU'D LIKE TO CATCH THE PLAGUE. Kiss me and DIE, bitch.
Being out of meds but too effed up to go out and get some.
Well, I could drive to Walgreen's real quick to get some Advil, but I might crash the car if I hack up another lung while I'm driving there...
Having a ton of homework to do while you're sick.
Hey Sara, help me out... what's the derivative of x? I feel like I should know this, but the page is all fuzzy.
Not being able to sleep while you're sick.
I counted 18000 little swirly things on the ceiling of our bathroom last night. I lost count three times, as I threw up.
Having a worrywart around.
No, I do not need to go to the hospital, it's just a head cold. No, I do not need anything. My pillow is fine. I don't want any ginger ale. Thank you for the cough drops, but I'm sneezing. Yes, I've already gargled with salt water. No, I am not going to swallow that frog . (That last was courtesy of The Wicker Man, which I watched last night. Excellent movie.)So, basically, don't get sick. K? That is the solution.
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