I hate being sick
I started running a fever today around lunch-time. Should have gone home but had to observe the afternoon class because LN wants me teaching it next time. Shoved some Tylenol down my throat and a little lunch and sat in the back and tried not to whimper.
Got home around 5:00 and pretty much went straight to bed. Slept until 9:00.
Now I want someone to bring me some soup and a drink of water. And some more Tylenol. But of course, Libby the Wonder Poodle refuses. And the boys are with their dad on Wednesdays. I missed choir and I missed drinking beer after choir.
wah. wah. wah.
It is another one of those times when I’m feeling sorry for myself for being alone and I have to remind myself very sternly that even when I was married, no one would have brought me soup and a drink of water when I was sick without pitching a fit. Even when I was married no one would have rubbed my back until I fell asleep; no one would have moved the living room furniture back while I were sick, because I wasn’t there to direct the process.
Being married isn’t the problem. Not having a partner is the problem. And then I have to remind myself, very sternly that lots and lots of people in this world have colds and much worse without a partner. So I need to get over myself and go down and make myself something to eat and quit whining.
So that’s what I’m going to do. But I can’t guarantee I’ll quit the whining.
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
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A year ago (or longer) on This Journey…
January 10th, 2008 at 2:48 am
I should continue whining if it makes you feel better, it is when I get sick that I do the ‘it is because I am single’ routine on myself too. I know what you mean about not getting the support when you were married too. Life sucks sometimes, then you get well and it is all ok again
January 10th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Being sick sucks. The only good part is that sleeping seems easier when one is sick. Get well.
January 10th, 2008 at 5:55 am
I’m so sorry you’re sick. I know what it’s like to go it alone, both within and without a marriage. I hope you’re your fabulous, single self again very soon.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Get your rest and fluids and feel better soon.
January 10th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I hope you feel better soon! I hate being sick and I hate it for you, too.
January 10th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Oh, boo. I’m sorry you’re under the weather, dude. Get good sleep if you can.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I know. It sucks to be sick and not have any help and feel like you nurse everyone else, but there’s no one to nurse you. No one understands that feeling better than I do. Get well, and let yourself whine.
January 11th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Being sick is a good excuse to whine though. Plus this is your blog and you can whine if you want to.
Kind of like the song “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”, only different.