springtime sickness

spring has brought me such a nice surprise,

popcorn popping right before my eyes...

and it also managed to bring me a

big fat cold. 

yep, i'm stuck in bed. 

sniffling, sneezing and sleeping. 

i think getting sick in spring and summer months should be off limits. 

sickness is for cold months;

months that involve sweaters, soups and scarfs.

so, as lovebird takes his last two finals today-

i patiently wait for him to come home, 

so he can snuggle this cold right out of me.

i have a busy week ahead, not to mention important one too.

i need this sickness to disappear a-sap.

any suggestions, tips or home remedies? 

meanwhile, i'll witness spring bloom from my bedroom window.

i suppose, that is the one perk of being sick in the nice weather-

life outside, is exciting to observe. 

happy spring to you.

i hope you are out and about enjoying this nice warm weather for me.

i hope to join you really soon. 

xoxo

fall is outside. I am {stuck} inside.

yesterday and today are the first days that finally feel like fall.

ironically, i'm stuck indoors; 

still, sick as can be.

which, got me thinking that maybe this sickness came as a punishment.

due to my constant complaints of it being too hot,

still feeling like summer,

not being able to wear fall clothes....

i've concluded, that when fall finally decided to make an appearance,

it reprimanded me for doubting that it was indeed really coming. 

punishment? a nasty cold. 

however, after being glued to my bed all day yesterday, 

{literally, i did not move for hours straight}

lovebird decided i needed to step outside and get a breath of fresh air.

so, that i did. 

we took a little walk around our complex,

and when i turned the first corner i was greeted by a lovely sight.

it took my breath away.

suddenly i realized how easy it is to take the things right in front of you for granted.

it's funny how being sick gets you thinking about these sorts of things.

being healthy, breathing fresh air, 

being able to dance, having strength,

kissing lovebird, enjoying a good night's sleep,

 having a busy day and tasting food.

all of these every day tasks i suddenly haven't been able to do for the last couple days,

as really made me appreciate them and their important role in my life.

not to get all cheesy on you or anything-

just stating my love for a healthy life and recognizing how lucky i am to have one. 

and even though i've been stuck indoors....

i plan on enjoying every minute of this fall weather that just arrived

 the second i feel healthy and like myself again. 

two lessons learned:

1. never complain, or you'll get sick.

2. don't take the little things in life for granted. 

cold buster.

sick as a dog.

woke up with an awful case of the ugly cold bug that is going around.

yuck.

so, for the next few days i'll be taking it easy.

most likely laying in bed,

drinking lots of water {per lovebird's request},

eating chicken noodle soup,

reading and studying,

and sneezing a billion times.

{i've lost count already, as it is.}

i hope your wednesday is full of healthiness. 

please go enjoy the lovely fall weather for me, since i can't.

i'm hoping for a speedy recovery-

because now isn't the ideal time for a cold.

isn't that always how it goes though?

you always get sick at the worst possible time in life.

i'm determined to kick this cold before my parents come 

to visit and my big show next weekend. 

i can do this, yes i can. 

happy, healthy thoughts. 

p.s. anyone a firm believer in the "cold buster" from jamba juice? 

please, say yes.

i gave it a try last night... i'm waiting patiently for it to work it's magic. 

sniffle.

isn't it crazy how much we take our health for granted?

it isn't until i am sick, that i remember how lucky i am to be healthy.

being sick is the pits.

 you feel like crap. you don't even feel like yourself, for that matter.

your body hurts and reacts in ways so unfamiliar. 

and on top of it, you look like crap.

{or at least i do, when i'm sick}

even worse, try dancing when you feel like you're going to collapse. 

or try focusing on your geology homework when your head kills. impossible.

needless to say, i am excited to embrace health again.

i'm looking forward to wearing makeup again.

and i'm mostly looking forward to kissing lovebird again. 

{with my luck, he'll probably get sick right as i get better.}

for all of you out there reading this...

get your flu shot this season! 

i'm headed to the pharmacy as soon as this cold disappears.

i am sending healthy vibes your way,

because again, being sick is the pits.