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arfie
arfie

My return to work was met by a flu bug. It knocked me flat on my second day back. A more sensible person would probably have called in sick on that second day, but. . . I the boss and entire staff. I muscled my through until I almost passed out in the barn. Spent the past two days in bed and am now gently testing limits. Easy does it. So far so good. Got a ways to go but I am holding steady.


Today finds me self-deprecating like a mad-woman. Who am I kidding? This project won't grow into anything more enduring than any of my prior attempts. I should just get my flakey ass back to the gilded cage and sign up for my spa membership like a real woman. Hubs likes me better when he is the world's nicest guy taking noble care of his defective spouse.


Sigh. . . Maybe just the remnants of the flu bug talking? Self-esteem issues rattling their cages?

iwontbackdown1
iwontbackdown1
Sounds to me like you have a combination of things going on? I'd place my bet on the flu first. It knocks folks out on their butts and then some. Take care of you first ~ screw the other issues for now. Generally speaking, most folks start to feel better and they're not really. Serious crap that flu bug...just keeps biting us in the ass. Hope you feel better.
arfie
arfie
Thanks, iwon. You aren't kidding about the flu recovery. I've put myself in the hospital twice by refusing to respect that simple fact. Once with pneumonia, once with dehydration.

I was fixing a tea bath when a massive panic attack sent me running back in fear of offensive wording. I am still sorely tempted to have this post removed, but. . . Taking the risk and praying none of my words offended anyone. Political correctness is hard for me at best, and I am definitely not hitting on all cylinders today.

Hoping it was just a panic attack from a female who never did fit any given Norm.
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
Arfie I don't see anything offensive about anything you said and I really don't think anyone else will either. Just remember that self care is critical right now. You already know to push fluids but don't forget to also get plenty of rest so that you can recover.
arfie
arfie
Thank you, babyg. Political correctness is a mystery to me. I seldom know when I have triggered somebody until they blow the whistle on me, often hitting me with the entire political platform. Saying the wrong thing is one of my nastier on-going anxieties, especially during election years when everybody is choosing sides to vote on.

When I can keep my sense of humor about it, I sometimes call it, "Chronic Foot in Mouth Disease." There is no known cure. I carry a salt shaker to improve the flavor of my foot.
jewells1
jewells1
Keep it here arfie. When stress like what you have been dealing with for months in regard to Mr. Surname and estate...wel a bug hits harder and stays around longer. Stress seriously messes with our immune system says the student on week six of a cold that will not rest. Plying every trick in the book to get past an illness with as much stubbornness as I can....is also tiring. Slow with self care and steady my friend, J.
arfie
arfie
Maybe we should be nagging you, Jewells. "Week six of a cold which would not rest" was around the time I collapsed, right before the pneumonia was diagnosed in the ER. Hope you are taking advantage of the semester break to ply extra self care, yourself.

How 'bout a nice eucalyptus and horehound bath? Gots an extra bowl of chicken soup, too. Homegrown, free-range chicken. . . You bring the videos. I left mine at the urban homestead.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug sweetie.... Take good care of you!!... the spa thang sounds good to me....I'll meet ya there.... I hope you feel better soon.....xo
jewells1
jewells1
Chicken and all of it sounds good. Time to recover before January classes start i hope. .
jewells1
jewells1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpExod4r2Y
arfie
arfie
Little Piper is a bird of my feather, Jewells. Thank you. This is me, hunkering down like a sand crab and letting the waves wash over me.

My 3 year old grandson and I love the Little Einsteins episode where we get to sing Mozart with the the hermit crabs. I bet little Piper would love singing along.

Do ya s'pose Mozart ever heard of hermit crabs? His stomping grounds were pretty far inland with no educational documentaries on his laptop. I have no doubt he would approve of singing along, if the info had been available.
jewells1
jewells1
No but he probably heard of hermits and crabs.
Flossie
Flossie
Hope you're feeling better soon!
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