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[katallison]

You know, if you look hard enough, every bad thing *does* have its upside. As in, for example, a horrendous bout of stomach flu does teach one to truly value and appreciate those little pleasures and rewards of ordinary life, such as:
--being able to take a sip of water with any confidence whatsoever that it will actually stay down and rehydrate one's sad dessicated tissues;
--being able to get up and walk to the bathroom without passing out;
--being able to listen to NPR very quietly on the radio, or read print, without feeling like the OMG SENSORY OVERLOAD is going to make one instantly hurl.

In other words, yeah, really unpleasant 36 hours in these parts. But I'm now on the mend, and have actually showered (*god*, a shower was never more needed) and consumed some tea and saltines, without catastrophe, so I think odds look good for survival. \o/

Comments

[rattlecatcher.livejournal.com]

You poor thing. Just remember that "on the mend" doesn't mean "all better now, thanks," so stay in bed. Do you have the BRAT foods around? You know, Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast?

[umbo.livejournal.com]

Ick. Stomach flu sucks beyond telling. Hope you continue to feel better!

*hugs*

[philthecow.livejournal.com]

I have always felt the same way about my miserable illnesses... it's fun to go around for a day and say "LOOK, LOOK, I CAN BREATHE THROUGH MY NOSE! AND EAT FOOD! AND STAND UP WITHOUT FEELING DIZZY!"

It's like you're showing off the newly acquired talent of life.

[the-shoshanna.livejournal.com]

Oh, ew. I'm so glad you're feeling better.

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

Eeep! Glad you're doing better now. ::feeds you soup::

[spike21.livejournal.com]

*pets* oh my god there should totally be a word for the joy that comes from the cessation of pain and misery. I'm so glad you feel better.

[transtempts.livejournal.com]

oh wow, i'm sorry to hear that you've been sick too.

i am looking forward to drinking or swallowing at all without pain and being able to breathe through my nose.

[dine.livejournal.com]

congratulations on turning the corner, and being able to enjoy the little pleasures of life! awfully glad to hear you will survive

[planetalyx.livejournal.com]

I was sick as death last Sunday-Monday-Tuesday, but it was congestion and not barfing. Anyway, health vibes and solidarity!! I'm glad you're on the mend.

[nos4a2no9.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I'm so glad you're feeling better! That sounds like a terrible experience, and I hope you're back to being the picture of health ASAP.

[blacksquirrel.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping the tea is very restorative