*is a sickie* + there's a first time for everything, as they say

[ashinae]

The backstory:

I came down with a cold on Monday. This can be blamed on not getting enough sleep (late nights with linden_jay + early mornings cuz of Dad's construction/renos) and the stress of OMG I'M MOVING AND CHANGING MY LIFE AND ZOMG AND THINGS IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS.

So Monday it was a sore throat. Yesterday, sore throat was worse (called in sick to work; I couldn't talk without the ouchy throat getting worse, plus had a fever). Runny nose started. Last night I developed a cough. Collapsed into bed early (before 2am *shiftyeyes*). Was utterly, painfully, horrifically exhausted, to the point that, like, my skin hurt.

Couldn't stay asleep. Had strange dream that I can't remember. Couldn't sleep because of the coughing. Apparently my parents heard me all night. Woke up with stuffy-ish nose.

The point of this entry:

My dad just came home from groceries. Mum calls me downstairs. She's got a box of Buckley's in her hand. I stare for a moment, she kind of gives me this little half-smile. I say "Give me a sec!" and dash upstairs (still kind of feverish: note to self, do not dash when ya have a fever) to grab a piece of gum (Extra Polar Ice, the kind with menthol so it can clear your sinuses).

HOLY CRAP GUYS. I've never had Buckley's before, but, dude, I believed the commercials. IT IS HORRIBLE. No wonder it makes you feel better -- your body goes DO NOT WANT!!!

*cries a lot*

*chews more gum*

*cries more*

Comments

[lilithilien.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better quick. I've always been scared about by those Buckley's ads, but hopefully it'll work for you.

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks!

And it wasn't that bad, though it did kind of burn going down. It was very... y'know, when you watch a movie or TV show, and someone has a particularly strong shot of something alcoholic and then they slam their hand down on the bar/tabletop? That was pretty much the reaction. WHOO! SMOOTH! Hee. I mean, I'm sure I've tasted worse... And while the coughing hasn't gone away entirely, it doesn't hurt like hell to cough anymore. I should have maybe taken the two tablespoons instead of just the one.

Also? Popping the gum into my mouth immediately afterwards really helped! I suppose I'd actually have to recommend the stuff. *G*

[esteven]

I hope you feel better soon.
*is not afraid of germs and viruses and smooches*

OMG I'M MOVING AND CHANGING MY LIFE AND ZOMG AND THINGS IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS.
Have I missed something? You are moving? 'Nuzzer job?
Do tell, when you feel like it
:D

[ashinae.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you! This cold has been very annoying the past three days because the symptoms keep migrating and changing the rules on me. NOT FAIR! :(

Have I missed something? You are moving? 'Nuzzer job?
It looks like you did miss something! Right here. :)

[esteven]

That entry was done shortly before I left so I have definitely missed it.

I do wish you all the best and so much success and fun and love and friends and cuddles and jobs and whatever.

*huggles and cuddles and smooches*