My temp yesterday was 99.4. That’s not “near death,” but I still feel horrible. I’m hanging out at home with my 2 cats as Pharmie and the family is opening gifts a few hours away.
I couldn’t sleep this morning, so I got up and rung in my Christmas morning with a game of Mario 3 on my NES. I got bored part way through World 6 once I had over 1,000,000 points and 99 lives:
I feel like crap. I can’t stay vertical for more than 3 or 4 minutes without needing to lie down. I’ve only got brief snippets of sleep in the last 2 nights. Food turns me off (which is when you KNOW it’s bad). I’m missing my Grandpa and Grandma’s famous “Tom and Jerry” mix (which is like eggnog, only WAY better). I’m missing my Aunt’s deviled eggs. I’m missing hanging out with my 50 week old nephew. I sat down to write this, and I’ve had to take 2 breaks since I started.
But I’m not complaining.
I’m sitting in my warm home. I’ve got a family that loves me (and some of them might even miss me - HA!). When asked what I needed for Christmas by my Mom, Grandma, and Mother-in-law, I came up with very little.
There is nothing I “needed.”
Life can’t be all that bad.
Count your blessings this Christmas.
Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Steve in a Speedo
(Update: 8:30 am - Julia, who I swam with on Monday, just e-mailed me. She's sick too. We're blaming the pool at the Y.)
Merry Christmas Steve!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon!
You sure it is just not a fur ball stuck in your throat. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to you and Pharmie
Merry Christmas Steve!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better soon. I have a sinus/runny nose thing going on but I think that mine is allergy related because my eyes and throat itch as well.
Get some rest and fluids.
Merry Christmas and feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteSo sad that our little Energizer Stevie is sick on Christmas! I bet your family dearly misses your smile and presence.
ReplyDeleteRest and get better! And you are right there is MUCH to be grateful for. I was telling my husband the very same thing this week, there isn't anything I really need or want. I am a pretty lucky girl.
Merry Christmas to you, the lovely Pharmie, and your nursemaid kitties!
Hope you feel better Steve. Merry Christmas. Maybe you're body is tired from you track meet workouts. Give it a rest and you will bounce back. I really need to get you some new games so you jump to the next generation of gaming.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read you're feeling so crummy. Hope you're back on your feet quickly. Merry Christmas to you to!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteand get well soon. :-)
Wow that brings back memories of the old NES system. Hope you feel better soon. Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteI sure did! I can't believe i did that either! I'm proud of my hard work!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon and have a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, too, Steve... especially if that means being well.. very soon!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you're sick..get better soon!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Pharmie!
Oh no-sick at Christmas-that really sucks! Hope you feel better soon..
ReplyDeleteOf course it's the pool, you get a lot of funky stuff from the pool...I don't care how many chemicals are in it. Feel better, so sorry! Merry Christmas just the same.
ReplyDeleteI feel exactly the way you do. About Christmas, that is. I'm fine, as far as my health goes.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm home with my wife and my kid and my dog and things couldn't be better.
Merry Christmas, Steve! Get well soon!
If anything is going to make you feel better it is Super Mario 3...the best game EVER!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and hope you feel better.
Merry Christmas, Steve. I hope you and Pharmie have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteYou people! Don't any of you have anything better to do on Christmas day than reading blogs?
ReplyDelete;)
Merry Christmas everyone! And thanks for the well-wishes!
Merry Christmas - feel better soon! And I agree, there is nothing I "NEED" either. Life is good!
ReplyDeleteWow... Well, I'd rather be here at work than at home sick.
ReplyDeleteFeel better!
Hope you feel better Steve!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays :)
A few years ago I found a book called, At Home with You and Your Hair. A very 1950s cultural artifact, which I therefore gave to a woman I knew, who liked to carry big Betty Crocker cook books to her women's studies class.
ReplyDeleteSo I guess it's, At Home with You and Your Feet. Wish there was some way we could trade places - and leave your feet behind?
As for what I "need," I'd rather not go there, but I'm definitely NOT getting everything I WANT for Christmas, again this year.
Sorry you're so sick. I favor the hairball theory, at least if you're given to washing yourself. That thick pelt! Could be something you picked up from the cat you cohabit with (no pun intended).
Well, Merry Christmas anyway, Stellar Steve and What's-Its-Name....
I hope you feel better soon! I am a big fan of the old school Nintendo games. The Super NES is still at my parents' but I think they got rid of our original NES :(
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I've been out for the count since 4a.m. yesterday too. So bad my neighbor called my landlord complaining that I was killing a large woodland creature or something. When I explained I'd been vomiting for 10 hours straight, the landlord goes "is there anything I can do?"
ReplyDeleteMy response: "Ya, can you move the bathroom sink 2.25 feet to the left please? It's gross 'multitasking' with the tub."
He won't be calling again.
Hope you feel better soon!
Hope you feel better soon Steve!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I sure hope you feel better my running friend!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd i know you are not complaining Steve!!!
Your such a good guy!!! Ok, i'll stop now!!!
Merry Christmas dude!!!
I'm sorry you're sick - hang in there and celebrate Christmas again when you're better!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and snuggly and get well soon! Merry Holidays!!
ReplyDeleteOH, that sucks that you aren't feeling well. And to be missing good Tom and Jerry's? That sucks.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I would never even consider comparing T&J's to Eggnog... T&J's are soooo much better! :)
poops and pukes to come if it was bad bacteria in the pool. oh joy. feel better.
ReplyDeleteDrink some run or whiskey and eggnog...just be put out of your misery with some Christmas spirits..HA,Ha. Cheers
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteBummer Steve. Hope you get better soon. You're doing the right things though, just resting.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Hey dude,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on Phil's race report. He has a giant man-crush on you, so he's stoked ;)
Merry Xmas, and get well soon!
Kate
awww, hope you start to feel better soon steve! merry xmas!
ReplyDeleteAw, feel better! I hope you get to make up for your Christmas and that Pharmie doesn't get sick too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm blaming you! I'm home sick today from family activities... grrr.
ReplyDeleteBut, on the positive side - glad you're feeling better (as it is now the 28th of December!)