Sick and Tired, Literally

Ugh.

That's how I feel. I was up half the night with a headache, and started the day barking. Now I actually have something resembling a voice, though not mine. When I cough I feel like I'm coughing glass. I actually called L and told her I may cancel on my overnight, depending on how I feel as the day goes on and then in the morning. I can't tell if things get better from here or if I still have a couple of days of feeling worse before I'm on the mend. Interestingly enough, around midterms last year I was sick, too. I guess it's my time of year. Last year when I got sick with a cold it was the first I had in years. I remember being so bummed, and hoped it was a fluke. I guess the healthy, cold-free winter streak is over, but honestly--one cold a year isn't bad. Anyway, I may call D as well, let her know I'm up in the air. Given her health, she might not want to be around me.

As cold as it is here (single digits) and crappy as I feel, I went and ran errands this morning after coffee. I needed scripts from CVS, champagne for Tuesday, and ingredients for dhal and chili (I'm having a few friends over for chili Thursday night, and Tuesday I'm bringing dhal to C's Inauguration party). My supermarket is having their annual can sale so I stocked up all my canned goods while I was at it. Now my house is a disaster--empty bags everywhere are scattered around the debris from the last couple of days when I couldn't be bothered to pick up after myself.

Before I get started cleaning I wanted a little down time to read and respond to your entry. Sounds like you're having a great visit with JB et. al. Indeed, I wish I were there...but I'll get my turn. I'm excited and intrigued that a package is en route to me (yay!)....Will you give me a hint? (Now I feel bad that I didn't include anything besides recipes in my self-promotion package.)

Hello to everyone!

Love you,
B