If you are "under the weather", what exactly is "the weather"?

I have been "under the weather".  Sick, ill, not up to snuff and annoyed. Man, am I annoyed.  There are those that would say that I get sick frequently.  I beg to differ.  I don't get sick often, but when I do get sick it hangs around for ever.  For some reason, and I've heard a number of explanations, when a bug comes around my lungs put out the welcome mat and then proceed to lock the darn door.  (Would a sonic screwdriver be of assistance here?  Perhaps I need the Doctor.) Then, when the bug departs, my lungs are "compromised" and I'm back to daily inhaler use.  My lungs and I are in constant disagreement. 

I am annoyed for multiple reasons.  I was supposed to work full time this week.  Yeah....that isn't happening and thank goodness a little army of volunteers have stepped up to fill in.  Bless them, every one.  I am annoyed because I had managed to achieve a level of fitness that was making me pretty happy.  I'm not talking run a marathon fitness, but I could run up and down steps without getting winded and I had lost a bit of weight.  Now I can hardly pull on my socks without getting winded.  (I did get dressed today, so that is a positive!) All my holiday indulgences are now sitting squarely on my midsection where they will stay until I can get off my arse and move again.  Annoyed...I...am.

On the bright side, I have read and read and read on my lovely Kindle.  Knitting has happened and sleeping.  A good deal of sleeping.  The weather has been fantastic with a nice new snow fall yesterday.

The dogs love the snow, especially Samten.  He comes in covered with white and the proceeds to melt all over the floor. :-)  Slippers are a must in this house.

I see the doctor (not THE Doctor) on Monday and we'll see if the right lung has cleared enough for him to be happy.  Then I see the allergist for a new regime of breathing aids.  I hope to be back to work next week, but I'm not counting those chickens quite yet.  In the meantime, thanks for listening to me complain and I hope this new year is starting with only good things in your lives.  xo

Comments

[KnittyLynn]

Ugh I'm sorry Heather. I've been feeling 'cruddy' recently. It's just that vague kinda headachy just not up to snuff feeling. Bah. It's a pain the ass, isn't it? Hope your lungs are doing better!