If you've been reading my blog, you've probably noticed that my immune system sucks, so I guess it should come as no shock that I am home sick today with a cold.
Michael and I got home yesterday morning from our long flight from South Korea and I felt like complete crap. The flight was a red-eye and I had zero sleep with my cold. I always cringe getting on planes hoping I'm not stuck next to a sniffling sick person. Imagine my guilt getting on the plane armed with tissues, dayquil, hand sanitizer, and cough drops. I sincerely hope I didn't get anyone on that flight sick as well.
Now after almost 36 hours of rest, I finally feel somewhat functional. It's been all sleep, hot water with lemon and honey, tons of t.v., and snuggles in bed with the cat, but it's finally starting to pay off. I can actually get on my laptop and blog without feeling like I'm pushing a half ton rock off my chest. Okay, I'm exaggerating slightly, but it still sucks being sick. It definitely wasn't the best way to end my two week vacation in Asia.
On that note, I still can't believe it's over. Oh how I yearn for the eighty degree weather in Da Nang, Vietnam and the sandy beaches. As for Seoul, South Korea, let's just say I don't miss the below freezing weather.
So about my trip. I don't think one blog post will be able to cover all of my experiences, so look forward to a series on it throughout this month where I go in detail of my day-to-day escapades.
In other news I signed up for my first conference ever! Won't you join me for the 24th Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference for the Western Washington region? I'm pretty stoked about it, but I've taken such a long break from writing I know I need to get back to it asap!
Another thing that's coming up? Michael and I are moving this weekend! Looks like it's going to be a very busy week on top of my vacation hangover and cold!
YAY! Vacation AND upcoming Writing Conference AND moving!! You know, I just finished a book about people who boarded a red-eye and vanished...I think I would have really loved to have red that story while on a red-eye. ^_^
ReplyDeleteIt always sucks to come back from an amazing vacation with a mini plague. Glad you're feeling better! Welcome back! ^_^
How did you like the book? I think I'd be afriad reading it while on the red-eye :P
DeleteIt was a super crazy story, but I loved it!
DeleteI feel like I'm always on the edge of a cold. Probably has to do with all the kids I see throughout the day. Germy little creatures. But I love my job, viruses and all.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move!
I feel like I'm always on the edge of a cold. Probably has to do with all the kids I see throughout the day. Germy little creatures. But I love my job, viruses and all.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move!
Oh, you've probably got a great immune system now with all the time around the kiddos!
DeleteThis has been a bad year for all those dumb flus and colds. I've finally gone 3 weeks w/o one. Can't wait to hear more about your vacation, and yay to the conference! I'd love to stop by, but we're too far away :( So jealous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being cold and flu-free for three weeks! Don't you just love being normal and healthy? Beccause I sure miss it!
DeleteOh, Michelle, I have no immune system either and I've been dealing with a cold-like thing that's aggravating my asthma. Glad you're back! Can't wait for your series of posts :-)
ReplyDeleteOh dear :( I hope you're feeling a little bit better!
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