Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Sick and Tired

 Sick and Tired of Being Sick

Living alone can sometimes be lonely, but when I am sick it is especially so.  It all started as a really dull headache and pain behind my eye.  Allergies?  Sinuses?  I was still feeling well enough to go do things, but definitely not at my best.  After several days of this, a stuffy nose is added to the list, as well as a pain in my ear.  I am slowing down now, conceding to the fact that I am not well and must rest.  I spend time at home doing absolutely nothing.  After boredom sets in, I get outside to pull a few weeds but immediately find that it is not a good idea.  I binge watch some series, watch movies and documentaries.  I do my Diamond Art until I think my eyes will cross.  I pick up the Crossword Puzzle book and do page after page.  These activities are occupying but not too pleasant with a headache.  I take Tylenol and feel better.  I shop online!  I think I am over it, and the next day I will go to the pool to relax and take in the beautiful sunshine.  I have cabin fever at this point.  After all, it has been several days now. To my dismay, this activity puts me in worse shape, and I wake up with an earache on my other ear and a sore throat.  I “take to the bed” (couch) and sleep the afternoon away.  I am feeling a lot better.  I shop online!  It has been an entire week now.  I am sick and tired of being sick.  If I don’t die from this annoying sickness, I might die of boredom!  Summer sicknesses when the heat index is over 100 are absolutely the worst.  Everyone, take care of yourselves and try to avoid this virus, if you can.  You can still shop online though!

PS-I almost feel guilty writing this scenario because there are so many people I know who are right now battling illnesses so much worse and definitely more serious.  They are the heroes.   

Tammy Harvey  7/29/2025


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