Fearless on my breath...

Home sick again, while I managed to get some productive coughing done thanks to the Mucinex (hey, it actually works, go figure), the fever, lightheadedness and slight nausea made the very idea of working seem almost laughable. I rubbed my face this morning and realized my sinuses are hurting too, joy. But I've got some flu meds, more Mucinex, buttloads of water and Gatorade, soup and yogurt so I'm well supplied at least until the fever breaks and I become fully functional again.

I will say I have some decidedly odd fever dreams. Really mundane stuff, like every day actions only just a little off kilter. Every time I woke up with a coughing fit I was just deeply puzzled.

In other news, you know how I said Hachi was a klepto? This morning I found the necklace I'd taken off Saturday night and left on the bathroom counter in the living room. The pendant in one area and the chain in another. I think the top of my dresser is about the only safe place to leave things any more.

Also on the Hachi front I've seen no signs of live worms for the past few days and she's let me clean her butt to be sure so the second dose of meds may have done the trick. Won't know for sure until it wears off, though. She and Kage have spent the past few days huddled around me on the couch. Every time I get up to go somewhere Hachis' right at my feet. I think she's going to be very sad when my health gets back to normal.

And finally I had to take out the litter this morning and I noticed some footprints on the deck in the copious pollen. Looks like I've been visited by a rather large raccoon. This bodes ill for trying to grow any veggies or fruits this season. I'm also going to have to be very careful about the trash. Good to know.

Feeling marginally better today, though weak and tired and shaky. You know, the usual when you've got a virus. But the Gatorade's staying put so far and with any luck I can stave off the worst of the dehydration. As I've said many times a virus is a damned efficient way to lose weight but not one I'd particularly recommend. :P

PS- forgot to mention that one of the surest ways of knowing I'm ill is that my sleep pattern goes straight to hell. I get vicious insomnia and what little sleep I do get is plagued by stress dreams, I had some real deusies last night. I'd try drugging myself into unconsciousness tonight but I've got a dermatology appointment in the morning so that'll have to wait until tomorrow night I'm afraid :(

Don't know how I managed it but I've caught some sort of intestinal bug of the "Everybody Out!" variety. Fortunately I've got tons of Gatorade on hand so no worries there. If I can stop running to the bathroom for more than a few minutes at a time I'll do my best to catch up on emails, and I know I owe moonlightnrain several responses including feedback on your latest wonderful mix! Will get to it soon, promise!