Being Sick and Single SUCKS!

So it's 2:45 in the afternoon and I JUST got out of bed. This never happens...unless...I'm SICK.

I don't get sick often but when I do get sick, I get REALLY sick.

I felt whatever it is coming on yesterday while I was at work. Last night as I tried to sleep (notice, I said TRIED), I could feel my throat closing up. It was so scary. My throat was ON FIRE and CLOSING at the same time. Don't think I've ever had that happen before.

I had plans to go on a day trip today and kept hoping that I'd be well enough to make it. But as the night progressed and morning approached, I realized that it was gonna be a "no go". There's NO WAY I would've made the bus ride and then been able to stay there all day. The last thing I needed was to get all the way out there and be even sicker...waiting for the bus to bring us back.

The crummiest part of all is that there's no one to take care of me. Getting out of bed pretty much zapped me of what little energy I had. So every move had to be carefully thought out before I made it.

I needed Ibuprofen for the aches & pains but I didn't wanna take it on an empty stomach so I had to figure out what I could quickly eat so that I could take the meds. That was quite a feat. I opted for a slice of toast that I only took three bites out of. Took two Ibuprofen and that was enough to wear me out. I found some throat lozenges to suck on while I slept (hoping I wouldn't accidentally swallow one in my sleep) and headed right back to bed.

I'm up and about now, trying not to do too much, and thankfully Jordan is here now (we were supposed to go on the trip together), so if I need to go to urgent care, she'll take me.

Still though...being sick and single SUCKS.

Let the DIALOGUE begin: Who takes care of YOU when you're sick? Or do you have to be doctor and patient at the same time as I do?

Talk to me!

Til next time...

TO Me, FROM Me, With LOVE

Today at work I received a very yummy box of chocolate covered strawberries. Dee-lish!

Was I surprised when they showed up? Not one bit. Why not? Because I sent them to myself.

No, not as a ploy to make people think that there's a "special someone" in my life. I sent them because I've always wanted them.

So...instead of waiting for someone to send me chocolate covered strawberries, I decided to send them to myself.

Now if you've followed the blog for any time at all, you know that I am a single woman who would love to no longer be single, yet, there aren't any prospects, therefore, there's no guarantee when or even if that special someone will come along.

So until he does show up, I'm going to love myself the way that I deserve to be loved.

And you know what...who better to love me, than ME.

I know what I like.
I enjoy my own company.
I appreciate me for me.

And it got me thinking about all of the women (an possibly men also) who are wasting their lives waiting for someone to come along and shower them with gifts, make them feel valued, take them to the places they like, etc. But what if that person never shows up? Why deprive yourself of the things that make you happy just because you don't have anyone to share those things with.

Me...I've gone to concerts alone, and have enjoyed myself immensely. I've dined alone and savored the meal completely. I've seen movies alone, and enjoyed every scene because there was no one for me to talk to throughout the movie (those who've seen movies with me know how much I talk through movies). And for the first time...I've sent myself chocolate covered strawberries. Shared them with the kiddies, and enjoyed every bite.

You see, my friends...I am living a live with NO regrets. No could've, should've, would'ves for me. God gave me this life, and I am going to LIVE it. Do I want to live it "companion-less"? Of course not! Does life go on even if a companion (a.k.a. husband) never comes along? Most certainly, yes!

And for all of you out there who are journeying through this life "solo", to you I say this...LIVE your life! Enjoy it! Treat yourself to the things that make you happy. You're worth it!

Let the DIALOGUE begin! Have you ever sent anything to yourself? Flowers, candy, chocolate? Did you send it and tell others that it came from someone else, or did you proudly reveal that the goodies were "self sent".

Talk to me!

Til next time...

"+1"?

Ahh, the holidays. With holidays come holiday parties. And with holiday parties come decisions about who to take as a guest to those parties.

My company party is coming up in a few weeks. To keep it "P.C." they never call it a Christmas party and they always have it in January so that no one is confused (or insulted).

It's going to be at a really nice spot this year and I feel like getting "dressed up". For those who know me, that's a very rare occurence. I'm a "jeans and flip-flops" kinda girl, so to get a "doodied up" is a big deal for me.

For the past 10 years, I've either gone to the parties alone, or took one of my best friends as my "+1".

Most of the women at my job attend the party with their "significant other" or spouse. Me...I'm either by myself or with one of my friends.

So the mystery question is this: Will I go solo this year, take one of my friends again, or...will I...just maybe...take along a "+1" of the male persuasion? Only time will tell.

Let the DIALOGUE begin! For those of you who are single, who do you usually take as your "+1" to the company party, and or weddings?

Talk to me!

Til next time...