I have been trapped in my house for the last 6 days with the stomach flu and
a minor cold. I went 15 years(!) without having the stomach flu and now I've
had it three times in the last 4 months. Some of my friends keep trying to
convince me that it's due to the toxic milk I've been consuming (unawares, of
course) for the last 6 months but I've assured them that it's in no way
related. It might have something to do with a more fragile immune system due to
the scarlet fever I had a couple of years ago, but for sure NOT the toxic milk.
To pass the life-sucking-monotony of sitting on the couch for days (which
might sound glorious to some of you but 1. when it's your only option and
2.your sure your body is close to locking into a permanently sitting position
and 3.you can feel the bed sores coming...well, glorious it is not), I've
immersed myself into the land of all things true and wonderful, political and
American...
It's a little t.v. magic I like to call, "The West Wing".
Oh. My. Gosh.
I've laughed, I've cried, I've talked back to the t.v., I've thrown a few
things, I've considered running for office...and I'm only finished with Season
2. Only four more Seasons, 53 hours to go and a presidential race to begin
planning.
On a completely unrelated note, school starts in two and a half weeks.
My brain turns to mush when I'm sick. I can't read, I can't think, I can't
focus. I can barely talk. I've said a very limited number of words this week.
You can see, though, I haven't lost my wit....
...
I've considered cutting myself off from TWW (that's what us true fans call
it) and setting my couch on fire (all in the name of health and sanity) so that
I can once again return to real life. Because one must do that eventually.
I'm hoping tomorrow. Tomorrow shall be the day I return to normal life. Who
cares if I can't eat? Who cares if I don't have any energy? Who cares if I have
to stay within 15 feet of a bathroom at all times?
Not me.
Not.Me.
Curse you stomach flu and all things Gatorade and toilet paper and chicken
broth!!!
4 comments:
Love this. This, being "your thoughts and your new love for TWW", not the "being sick" part. I can't wait to see your beautiful face, if you are in fact up and about tomorrow. But I'm not counting on it. The "you being up" part, not the "you looking beautiful" part. :)
I hope you feel better soon friend! Also, I completely amazed at your ability to make everyone laugh even when you feel bad. Awesome wit. Love you!
I wish I could hear you read this to hear the tone.. :)
I'm sorry I didn't comment here earlier. I think I must have commented by email. I'm so sorry you were so sick. I know that you have been to the dr this last week and hopefully he will be able to help you get your energy back. Love you and I'm praying for you. Wish I could be there to help you. Mom
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