I am feeling rather grumpy today as I blindsided by a sinus infection yesterday but, sitting here in bed, I realize just how blessed my life truly is.
I woke up yesterday feeling fine. A bit congested but that's normal - my allergies are always worst in the fall. Forgot my pill case and struggled through the morning. Matt gave me one of his Claritin. No improvement. Started to scare coworkers with sneezing and blowing my nose. One starts making snarky comments - retaliate by walking to his cube and blowing my nose as loudly as I possibly can. Hilarity ensues. Finally get my meds. Take more Claritin. No improvement. Crap.
Leave work early - my doctor can't see me so off to Immediate Care. One look in my nose and at my lab work and my low grade fever and I'm sent home with antibiotics. Work from home for the rest of the afternoon.
Dinner is reheated pizza. No flavor. Can't breathe. Making playlist for Zumba. Not looking forward to it as breathing through my nose is death. Big girl panties on. Let's do this. Class is awesome. Had a fantastic time even though it felt like there were rocks in my chest. I want to pass out. No can do! One more stop to make!
Off to the YMCA to record this video with Matt and Katie. My choreography. On the internet. Forever. I look like a Zumba Oompa Loompa. Oh well. What's done is done!
Went to bed as soon as I got home and got my second dose of antibiotics in me. Prayed I;d feel better so I could go to work today.
No such luck. Worked from home. It was not easy as my nose and head are fighting a war to see which wants to piss me off more. I get stuff done. Food has no taste. I can't smell anything.
Even though I feel horrible I am incredibly thankful for all the good that being sick has helped me see.
I am surrounded by people who love me. Matt, Marshall, Chip, Katie, Sarah, Jennifer, all the folks at work, all the folks at Toe 2 Toe, everyone is concerned about me and is showing me such love and kindness. I haven't had to leave the house all day. I'm being bombarded with love and that makes me feel very special.
I have a job that allows me to get stuff done at the office and at home and a very understanding boss who let me work from home when going to the office just isn't a good idea. I am grateful for the technology that allows me to telecommute. How awesome is that?
I have health insurance that allows me to easily see a doctor. I didn't have that good fortune so much with my last job. The copays were not cheap (especially when it wasn't your PCD) and it just wasn't feasible all the time. I'm thankful for nyquil, cough syrup with codeine, anbiotics and orange juice.
I'm so thankful that I found Zumba and got close to my Zumba family. I don't know what my life would be like without them. I didn't have much in the way of friends outside of Marshall and our immediate circle of friends before Zumba. I am so blessed to have those ladies and gents in my life. Zumba is my hobby, my second job, and my escape from the daily grind. Can't get much better than that.
I'm a little sad that I feel this gross at Thanksgiving. I'm hoping I can at least somewhat enjoy food tomorrow. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise - at least I know I won't over eat and maybe I can avoid some of the holiday bloat?
I am thankful that the Macy's parade is tomorrow. I love the Macy's parade!
Happy Thanksgiving readers. May you find tomorrow is a great day full of food, friends and festivities.
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