It goes something like – sh*t, d*mn, f*ck, f*ckity f*ck f*ck f*ck. Why? My face is warm and my ears are red, I am getting incredibly weak and tired, and my taste buds have changed into something resembling gritty, bland oatmeal. What does this mean and why am I so upset about it?
Well, it is only TWO days into my return to daily writing – here on this blog and on A Whispered Wind where I am writing a novel via NaNoWriMo. And guess what those above symptoms mean? I. Have. A. Cold!
Yes, dear readers. I am sick, or at least on the verge of being sick. At 50, you just know what these kind of symptoms mean, especially since chemo 4 years ago wiped out my immune system and I get 3-4 colds per year. Usually during a climate change. Like now. It doesn’t matter how much Vitamin C I take (daily) or how much echinacea I take (almost daily), I still get sick.
I promise you, I will fight this tooth and nail so that it will not interrupt my daily postings. It has been far too long (June), since I have done any dailies and I really, truly want to be doing this now. So, I will rest when I can. Schedule posts ahead of time when I can. And still try to do this. Muddling through.
As the Fates Would Have It 
Lori, I’m guessing you know how far you can get away with pushing yourself. Don’t push any further. We’re all loving your work, especially the NaNo story, but none of it is worth risking your health for.
Stay strong, stay well, stay wise.
Thanks, Keith.. yeah, I won’t push too hard. It took me a total of 6 hrs in little spurts just to write today’s story, but at least I finished it. Figure it will be that way most days for a week or so. Thanks for your words of wisdom 🙂
Get well soon! I hate colds with a passion and hate seeing anyone go through being sick. Sending positive vibes!
Thank you so much 🙂 Not feeling so so bad today.. tired, achy, but otherwise ok. This is just the early stages of it though. Could wake up tomorrow with it full blown, or it may just pass me by.. thank you for the positive vibes 🙂
Oh, that’s awful. Sending healing thoughts your way! Good luck with NaNo!
Thank you, Lori… crossed the 5k mark today, so feeling a bit inspired even with the sick gremlins chasing me 😀
Not to mention it’s that time of year when the seasons change. That’ll get you every time!!! Chicken soup honestly does have healing properties in it. Eat lots!!! {{{Lori}}}
Thanks Calen… I bought stuff to make a big batch. Now hoping I have the strength to do it tomorrow.. lol
Bummer!
*nods head slowly*
Sending lots of good wishes, please don’t send your bugs in return. Rest well and it will get better on its own time.
Thank you and I promise no bugs will come your way 😀
Sending lots of [[[love]]] and hope you get over the bug real quick xxx
Thank you, Raili 🙂
Aww man, I know how it feels. I’m still sick from whatever it is going around, and it just wipes out my energy. In between typing sentences, I’m coughing, wiping my nose, and cussing, why me, why now! Ugh! Hang in there, hopefully we’ll both feel better soon. 🙂
Aww so sorry to hear you’ve been sick, Barbara 😦 feel better soon hun… keep tissues by the keyboard 😉
Thanks, Lori. I went to the Dr. today and got some medicines, which I hope will help. Hope you are feeling better, too. xo