It seems as though everyone around me for the past couple of weeks has been suffering from that creeping crud going around. Thinking it was probably the flu I felt immune since I always get a flu shot every year and that normally does the trick. Well my time ran out and my number came up. It feels as though it's a combination of a cold and bronchitis. At first I thought maybe I was just me smoking too much, which is always a possibility, but this is definitely something different. My chest is tight and full of gunk that can't seem to make up it's mind on whether to dislodge and come up or just stay hunkered down right where it is for the duration. My cough is characteristically bronchitis-like and the crud that does come flying fourth periodically is thick and yellowish brown, which would seem to indicate some type of infection. I don't have a thermometer so I can't confirm if I have an elevated temperature, but I do feel decidedly warm. Since we're having a spring heatwave here in Phoenix and the mid 80's have invaded early March, I have the air conditioning on and set at 68. I can tell it's cool in here but still feel warm so a fever isn't out of the question. I cannot believe it's gotten so warm this early in the year. It's disgusting and totally unwelcome! We have a few months before Summer gets into full swing and I was so hoping the mild temperatures would last a while longer. Unfortunately Mother Nature doesn't ask for my opinion or permission so I guess I just have to live with it. I'm sure not feeling well makes me less tolerant that I normally would be. I've been drifting in and out of sleep on the couch and feel bad because JK was here hoping that we'd go out to lunch and do some shopping. As good as my intentions were, it just wasn't going to happen. I have to figure out how to get some good drugs like Nyquil, Mucinex, and maybe some Vicks Vapo-Rub that might at least relieve some of these symptoms. If there's no change tomorrow I plan to go directly to the doctor after group and beg for some antibiotics that will knock it out. The next couple of days will determine whether I get back to normal or announcements will be sent letting people know where the viewing of the body will take place.
On the upside, my somewhat newly adopted cat Ping has started to show slight but noticeable progress. I was sitting at my desk and had to get up to get something from the other room. I looked over and found he was halfway out from under the couch pawing at one of his toys. Of course when I spoke to him he slowly retreated and hasn't come back out since, but even a little progress is better than nothing! I feel less worried about him and know that with time he will fully emerge and be the best buddy I need in my life. We've both been through so much, traumatic experiences and isolation, and are both suffering from loss and broken souls. I know that we will be able to get through these things together once he finally warms up to me. Every indication is that he is a total love bug and loves to be next to his human most if not all of the time. His adoption bio even states that he much prefers to sleep in bed with his family rather than on his own and I have to admit I'm very much looking forward to that. He will be very good for me and I can only hope he will feel the same about me for him. If he only knew now just how much love and spoiling is in store, he'd already be out and about exploring every inch of his new digs. I know his life was upheaved after eight years in a happy and loving home so he probably thinks that will happen again. I plan to do everything in my power to assure that will never be the case. For now I can only hope that my hacking up a lung every few minutes isn't adding to his trauma and need for isolation. I'd hate to do anything that will prolong the adjustment period. I still can't believe I fell so hard for a cat when I went looking for a dog, but he stole my heart from the first glance and low throaty meow. Unfortunately I don't feel up to any more basking in the glow of pet ownership. The rest of the day will be spent probably rotating between the couch and bed, with occasional times checking in on things online. Hopefully this goes away pretty quickly so I can get back to the other healing I've been working on. Right now it's hard to be positive and upbeat while feeling so crappy. Ah well, I know I'm not alone since it seems to be making the rounds with pretty much everyone I know! Time for a nap!
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