Two months later...

I'm sick. I think I got Levi sick too. No bueno. We left early from church today because I was about to have a coughing fit in the middle of Sacrament meeting. I'm thankful Levi could drive new home. I'm so grateful to have a partner as caring as he.

Yesterday, we went to Levi's sister's baby shower. 

It was so nice to see his family. They are all so very kind and have been warm & welcoming since I met them. I'm thankful for that. I'm lucky.

I enjoy seeing all of my father-in-law's wooden creations. I appreciate the time & talent put into his pieces. I'm grateful that he taught Levi this wonderful talent. 

On Friday, we went to see Dr. Strange. It was pretty good and I always enjoy watching the Marvel movies with Levi.

The evening before, my friend and colleague Chuy (or did I call him Chewy before?) married his high school sweetheart. 

It was a fun reception although I'm so bummed that I hit traffic and missed the ceremony. The bride walked into the Up song. Levi had to work and I miss having him by my side. 

This is CJ. She trained me for my current position. I couldn't be more grateful for such a patient, funny, helpful & kind colleague and friend. 

I'm sad that this 4 day weekend has come to a close, most especially since we're both under the weather. 

Bummer. 👎

8 Days.

It's 10:21pm.... Not really in the mood for a structured blog, so we'll go with random points.

-I have only worked 8 full days, this month. EIGHT!! That's insane. Due to my aunt's passing, I had 3 days off bereavement, a holiday & 4 days of due to sickness.

-So I've been off for the last 4 business days/6 days total due to Pneumonia. FRIGGIN PNEUMONIA!! I never want this damn thing again! It totally wiped me out! My lungs/ribs have never hurt so bad because of such awful coughing fits. It's been bad. 

-I go back to work tomorrow. I've never had this much time off of work before. I wish I could say I did something productive, but I think working on my health was productive enough.

-I'm still coughing quite a bit, but at least my voice is not as hoarse as Friday morning.

-I have more on my mind, but I think I'm getting sleepy.

-Last night's dinner: Homemade soup & garlic cheese rolls.... All because nothing was on tv, but Food Network was popping!

"Urgent Care"

 



I've been down and out for the last 2.5 days.  This is the worst cold/sickness that I've ever had.  Seriously, I feel like all my body wants to do is cough and cough and cough.  I can't even take a deep breath without any type of irritation in my throat, which just leads to more coughing.  I HATE IT. 

I tried to go to Urgent Care today but they wouldn't see me without permission from my doctor....who of course is not in his office on a Sunday. FML. I'm so mad.  Urgent Care said that I could try seeing them without my insurance but fees start at $125.  It makes me mad because why pay for insurance when it doesn't come in handy in the moment you need it?!?!?  So friggin' mad.  My chest feels heavy and I just want to cough everything out of passageways.  I just HOPE Levi doesn't catch whatever funk it is that I have.  Plus, I'm so fatigued.  I get winded just walking around our apartment.  How the hell am I suppose to try to go to work tomorrow?!? UGH...I HATE getting sick.  Why can't people stay home from work when they're sick?!?

 

**TIP OF THE DAY: Please use your own sick time so others don't have to.**

And still sick....

This dang cold is kicking my trash. Work was pretty brutal today. I felt like every sneeze was going to blow down a cube wall. My coughing fits were the worst! They were the type of coughs that you'd usually want to do, at home, in bed. 

My sweet husband was kind enough to pick up more medicine for me. He's so tender at the right moments. He even picked up some necessities for next week, along with chocolates and other snacks I crave then. 

My heart wants to burst because he is  just sooooooooo good to me. I look forward to spending my Christmas alone with him....just some peace & quiet.

Sick/Sleep.

I'm sick.
I can thank my cube mate for this.
I sound like Barry White.
I felt so bad for Levi last night because I just need to cough all this funk out.
Sometimes, I feel so bad for Levi because I'm such a restless sleeper...and falling asleeper.  Seriously, I just can't lie still sometimes.  And A LOT of times, I take all the covers.  And maybe occasionally, I talk in my sleep.  
God bless this man for putting up with my terrible sleeping habits. I'm so thankful he'll always be my #mcm. (Man Crush Monday)

I'm so lucky, I know. Happy Monday! T-minus 3 days til Christmas.

Saturday morning sickie.

My sweetheart is still asleep, next to me.

I've been craving Pho since last night. Have I mentioned how much I haaaaaaate getting sick!? 

The Misher looks so peaceful, I just want to wake him up cause he's just so dang cute. It always feels like Christmas morning as I anxiously await his awakening. 

I just want to stay in bed and eat brothy soup all day....Pho, Saimin, Pozole... That would make me so happy!!! Sadly, we planned on having our Thanksgiving today and our turkey has been defrosting in the refrigerator. Hmph! I hope I kick this cold by tomorrow, cause I wouldn't mind cooking it then. 

Man, I seriously wanna go find some Taco shop just so I can have some Pozole. Luckily it's the weekend, so it's most likely being served somewhere to help all those hangovers. (The things my friends teach me)  Just some warm hominy would be oh so lovely right about now.

Until then, this is me staying silent and still till The Mister wakes up. 

Happy Saturday folks!

Sick... With busy hands.

Ugh.... So I think I'm coming down with the same cold everyone in the office had/has.

Suuuuuck.

I hate getting sick.

I should have known since all I wanted to do today is sleep and relax. Especially since my nose would NOT stop running. Annoying!

Some little yellow paper roses. Lady night, I was practicing in case I wanted to make a red rosette wreath.

Mira...(look)

Isn't it delightful?

Since I'm also making our Christmas cards this year, we'll see how ambitious I am with all these crafts.

Until then, I hope this DayQuil that I just took, starts working and gets me feeling better real soon.

G'nite.

Still sick.

I hate getting sick.  I think it's just gross & obnoxious.  I feel bad for Levi because I kept moving all over my side of the bed as I was trying to make myself sleepy by cruisin' the internet.  My nose kept running and I didn't want to stuff my nose full of tissue and try to breathe through my mouth.  It was just not pretty.  It's much different being sick after your married, like you don't want to get your spouse sick but unfortunately it happens sometimes....a lot of times.  Plus, you can't just do those weird/gross things you do when you're sick & single.  Like one thing I do is stuff tissue in my nose because my nose starts to hurt after rubbing and blowing it so many times.   The things you can get away with, when you're sick and sleep alone.  However, the beautiful part about being sick and married is that you have someone who wants to make you as comfortable as possible.
Last night, I couldn't have been more grateful to have Levi warm up dinner for me.  The little things matter so much more when you're sick.  I had a splitting headache and was feeling nauseous. It made me think what the heck it would be like to have morning sickness someday. Man oh man, not really looking forward to that. Yikes.  So in the meanwhile, I've gotta kick this cold so I can go to work tomorrow. DayQuil....c'mon, work your magic!

Sicky.

This weekend was suppose to be our grand anniversary weekend.  Friday marked two years ago when Levi asked me to be his girlfriend. It's been a wonderful two years...but I'll divulge more into that later.  As for now, Levi and I are sick.  We've caught a little cold bug.  No bueno.  So we've been laying low.  We just got home from grabbing breakfast and doing grocery shopping for the week.  Now he's in the bedroom and I'm laying here on the couch...with my ol' friends.....

I couldn't be happier to find Gilmore Girls now on Netflix, especially since I think my Mom has now highjacked my whole set. Gilmore Girls have always been a go-to comfort for me.  I feel like they're old friends.  I just love it so much.  So excuse me, I have some old friends I need to catch up with.  Hello, Stars Hallow, oh how I've missed you!

Sick to my stomach.

I hate throwing up.
I think it's the grossest thing ever.
Everything about it is just gross to me....especially the part about sticking your head in a toilet. SICK.
Last night, I shot up in bed because I felt like I was going to throw up.  Seriously, I shot up like I had a Charley Horse in my leg or something.....but worst.  I ran to the bathroom and waited a few minutes.  Gargled with warm water and rinsed my mouth.  Took some Tums and went back to bed.
All day my stomach has been feeling a lil off.  After dinner tonight, I still feel queasy. Ugh.....
I HOPE I don't end up waking up the same way like last night.

More from the peanut gallery.....

Dude, I hate being sick.  

It's just gross and achy, plus I just want to be in bed, asleep.

How in the world am I fine ALL week, then Thursday night it just hits me! Seriously, it hit me in a matter of a half hour.  I was folding laundry, then I started to get a little cold, my lower back started aching (I thought it was from sitting on the soft mattress) and my nose started running with no end in sight. I was hoping it was just allergies, but when I woke up at 4:30am, my nose was still running and my throat felt scratchy.  

It wasn't allergies, anymore.....

So, here I sit at work, already downed 30,000iu's of Vitamin D and DayQuil & Halls have become my new best friends.  I have no idea how much water I've drunk today, but I know I've probably been to the restroom at least 8 times today.  I just want to flush this damn cold outta me because I'm suppose to see Mickey all weekend with my sweetheart, so I don't want to be sick, sleepy and achy.  I think tonight's a good night to take some NyQuil!  

Damn cold!

Again!! GRRR!!!

Today, I'm sick.

I feel like I was just saying this a couple weeks ago.  I shouldn't be saying this until later this year. 

WHAT. THE. HECK.!?!

I'm so mad, that i'm sick!!  Of ALL the weekends this should happen, why this one?!?!? UGH!!!!! Mad, I tell you, MAD!!!

So here I am, at work, trying to keep my germs to myself, because OBVIOUSLY someone here didn't do that and some of us are sick! That makes me mad, also!! GRRR!!! 

I'm drinking water like a drought is upon us and taking 10,000iu's of Vitamin D, every 3 hours, to try to knock this cold outta me.  I'm also taking DayQuil so it can help stop anymore symptoms from getting worse.  I wish I could go to sleep, I know that would help immensely!  7 more hours to go.....  Wish me luck. 

Stupid cold.

Of all the weekends to be lookin' and feelin' like this:

My sweet friend, Maine, was enjoying her wedding celebrations!

With a lot of my favorite people... like Mama McK from Idaho 

Mi amiga, Hermanita.

and Izzy, whom I haven't seen since Spring.  

I'm so bummed I missed it! 

Maine looked so beautiful!

Congratulations to her and her new husband!

#lucky

 

This is how I looked like at work today.

I was there physically, but mentally I was already dreaming of my bed at home.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike being sick, most especially when I have to go to work? 

But then I came home to a wonderful surprise....

While at work, my sister and I were talking about how much I love lobster bisque. How lucky was I that my Levi surprised me with lobster bisque from Panera Bread, as well as Hawaiian sweet rolls! How did he know?!? I don't think I've ever mentioned how much I love this soup. He even bought me more soup for my lunch tomorrow.

Sigh.

He's just so good to me! Man am I lucky! 

So so so lucky!

Sick Thursday.

*Dude, so I've got a cold.  I can't stand it.  I think I rather have cramps instead.  I just wish more people were conscious of cleaning their hands more, while they're sick.  It would help lessen germs around the workplace.  Dangit!  

*So I had a Dim Sum party with Levi last night.  That man is so much fun!  We thought we'd have a lil mid-week fun over Dim Sum & a Duck Dynasty Christmas marathon....such a great pairing, if you ask me!!  

*Man, I really don't like being sick.  I feel like I should just have a scarlet letter "S" on my chest, so people should be nice & stay away.  Stupid cold.

*I'm so glad to be done Christmas shopping!  Now to tackle Christmas cards..... 

*I'm wearing my "coat coat" inside the office. Yeaaaah, that's what I call my pea coat, from my mission. I'm glad I can still fit in mission clothes. That makes me happy.  Damn, I really hate being sick.

*Tea & soup are my best friends, at work today.

*I'm a baby when I get sick. Seriously, I think I was spoiled growing up.  

*I haven't mentioned much about this past week, at work.  Lemme just say it's been PURE BLISS!!! Seriously, it's been lovely having PEACE and QUIET, here in the office!!! There's a zen feeling, of calmness and a more thought-provoking work feeling.  (Sorry if that doesn't make sense, dang stuffy head)  It's been nice having MotorMouth out on vacation, this week.  I think I've spent more time in the office this week, just cause it's quieter and it feels less chaotic! I. LOVE. IT.!!!

*I don't really have much more to say....   

What happened to "2 minutes" talks?

Duuuuuuude, this blows. I'm sick. My eyes are sensitive and they hurt, so I KNOW that I'm sick.  I keep thinking it's only a 'day cold', but it's 10pm and I still feel crappy.  I just wanna sleep. Like for a whole day.  Church starts at 11am,  choir practice is at 10am. Plus, I also have stake choir practice at 6pm and attendance is mandatory.  AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tithing.  That is the topic of my talk. Easy, right? But what do you say to a congregation full of: 
1. older single adults
2. lawyers
3. officers
4. doctors
5. accountants
Did I miss anyone else with Ph.D?
Who feels a lil intimidated? I do! 
I think the part that I'm having the hardest time with is that I have to speak for 20 minutes. TWENTY MINUTES!!!!  That's like a class lesson!!  DUDE!!! I'm not nervous, I'm scared my talk is going to come up short. The Bishopric member who extended the assignment said that if my talk was short, there's a 2nd speaker and the Bishopric can always fill the remainder of the time.  
Remember the good ol' days of being a youth? Reading an article from The New Era and you were done!
Oh man.......those were the days!

The 2am Post.

-Just got home from dropping off a birthday present...Happy Birthday Mr. Red!  

-I need to breathe and relax when certain moments become intensely heated and tumultuous.

-I feel like I keep running into a brick wall, regarding my talk for this Sunday...or in other words, for tomorrow.

-I think I may be getting sick.  I'm feeling all nasel-y.  I know that's not a word, but I'm having nose issues. I feel like I have to keep blowing my nose and my eyes are watering and sensitive.  My face feels warm and I feel like curling up in bed, for while.  Not good...considering...

-I. NEED. TO. FIGURE. OUT. SOMETHING. FOR. MY. TALK.!!!

-Hello Nyquil...........G'nite.