Hello Fans.
And I suppose that's all I do. Good luck, cold sufferers!
It's true. I have been sick. Since Friday!
This is the second time, maybe third, that I have been sick this year. I did promise a few friends that I would not think I was dying until at least December, so in the attempt to resist googling immunosuppressant diseases, I have decided to do something productive.
I will explain to you guys how I, Undercover Blogger, beat a cold. I hope this helps you one day.
1. Buy a bottle of Tylenol Cold Nighttime. Also buy a bottle of wine. Red. Drink two-three tablespoons of the cough medicine followed by two or three glasses of wine. Some will tell you that alcohol inhibits the immune system. I'm here to alert you to the falsehood of these claims. It allows you to be out for HOURS. Sleep gives your body the rest it needs to heal.
2. Make a big pot of soup. Not from a can. Have respect for your body. Nourish it for the duration of your cold with vegetable or chicken soup, spinach salads, and the rest of that bottle of wine and another one if needed. Don't forget to stay hydrated with plenty of water, herbal teas, coffee and natural juices.
3. Stay on top of your chores. Does having a cold give you the right to put off your chores for a weekend or more? No, fans, it does not. Did our mothers refuse to feed us when they were sick? Did they neglect bathing us? No. Therefore you too have the strength to stay on top of your ironing, basic cleaning, and meal preparation. The main reason behind keeping on top of the housework is this- you will be sorry when you're over your bug and have to waste your new found energy on household duties. I found my cold gave me the extra time I needed to CLR my faucet heads and demineralize my coffee maker.
4. Pamper your skin. Do you wish to heal wholly, completely? Well then, friends, you should keep on top of your appearance. It is acceptable to skip makeup application for the duration of your cold as long as you will not be seen in a public venue. It is important, however, to apply a face mask, rich body lotions, and a deep conditioner to your hair. We wish not to return to our places of employment or hobby with unbalanced skin, do we? A cold gives you the lack of smell needed to apply a good sulfur mask. I recommend this one by DDF.
5. Use your sickness as an excuse to devour an entire bag of Luden's Great Tasting Cherry Throat Lozenges. The great thing about these little goodies is that they are "medicine" and therefore do not advertise how many calories are in each serving. I find it perfectly acceptable to eat 20-30 in a day.
6. "Nap." While I did take one nap, I spent the majority of my time watching old episodes of Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, and Will and Grace... not to mention such classic movies as When Harry Met Sally, Ghost, and Dirty Dancing! Oh how I owe Lifetime for such fabulous entertainment!
And I suppose that's all I do. Good luck, cold sufferers!
XOXO,
UB
