It sucks being sick! (an update)

Hello friends!

Well, it turns out that I might have strep throat. All the signs are pointing that way. I am the worst sick person anyone could come into contact with at any time. I hate being down for so long.

I woke up this morning feeling somewhat better. I decided to go to the grocery store since I had not been in about 3 weeks. (I am seriously never home to eat anyway.) It was awful. I got into the car and just sat there catching my breath. I drove like a grandpa to get to the store...squinting the entire way there. When I got to the store, I sat in my car for another five minutes just to get the strength to go it. I finally got into the store. I have to say I knew it was bad when the old ladies in the store were passing me down the isles. I was moving very slowly while I was getting dizzy at the same time.

I got home this afternoon and I have been hold up on the couch for most of the day. I was feeling better when the meds kicked in. However, as they wore off I began to get another headache, more shivering, and more dizziness. The worst part of this that is concerning me is that both my legs are in great pain. I am hoping that it is just because I have been hold up on the couch for two days.

My teaching colleagues have pretty much chewed me out because I am seriously going to work in the morning. However, if I have a temperature, I will not go. I don't want to be the contagious one that makes everyone sick.

A couple friends have gotten me to commit to going to the doctor if I am still sick tomorrow. I hate going to the doctor, but I will suck it up and go.

Thanks to those of you who have sent me messages and emails of concern. I appreciate it more than I could say.

I am off of here so I can get back on my couch and snuggle under my comforter.

Later!
- JC