Saturday, February 28: Get strange headache while watching friend sing at coffee shop. I blame it on the caffienated atmosphere, but gets worse after I leave. Have been unreasonably irritable/grouchy all day. Hmmmm....

Sunday, March 1: I spent several wee hours of the morning (between brief periods of slumber), wondering why my sinuses felt filled with a painful combination of fire, electricity, and concrete. My throat was very sore as well. My immediate thought: "I wonder if sinus infections are contagious?" My aide had one that week, and I feared she had gifted it to me. I hoped it was just dry air/bad allergies. Just in case, I stuck a zinc swab up my nose, drank some OJ, and took Sudafed. After watching a gay little B movie about semi-retired fighter pilots, I sat engrossed in an edited for TV version of "Blow", awestruck by the craziness that was cocaine dealer George Jung's life. I also started to appreciate Penelope Cruz as an actress, at least for the hour she was onscreen.
By the end of the movie, I determined that I was indeed sick. I don't really remember much about that night.

Monday, March 2: Spent day on the computer moaning to all my facebook friends how much I hate being sick-this was the third time in 8 weeks-first the violent vomit/super squirts, then an icky head cold, now this! Cannot breathe out of left nostril-stuck Zinc swab up it anyway, drank OJ. Sick spoiled girl gets homemade veggie beef soup for dinner.

Tuesday, March 3: Drug my sick butt out of bed a half-hour early in order to be on time for a meeting. Wanted oatmeal, but due to time constraints, I settled for toast and OJ. I'm not much of an OJ drinker so three days in a row is saying something. Despite being late (go figure), meeting was mercifully short. Had hard time talking due to lack of oxygen. Decided not to go work or Bible Study due to fatigue. Left nostril still completely obstructed, despite Sudafed. Blow giant holes in countless kleenex trying to rid nostril of obstruction, to no avail. Stick small heat pad on nose/sinus area, hoping for relief. No such. Take nap, keep complaining to my mother that I can't breathe. Late that night, I improvise my own homemade version of one those ridiculous Netti pots using a straw and little paper cup full of warm water. Does nothing except make me cough and makes my throat/sinuses throb and burn.

Wednsday, March 4: Slept in, which helped some, still miserable. Got oatmeal for breakfast-sat and hung head over steaming bowl for long time, still clogged. By evening, I am coughing. My head and teeth hurt like a...well, figure it out. Give up on zinc. Throat huts too bad for OJ-drink White grape instead. Moan, groan, desire death.

Thursday, March 5: Cough all day long, nose runs like niagara falls-at least it's not all clogged up anymore. Lots of snot & sinus pain, wonder if I am getting a sinus infection. Mom gets me some cookies, then decides to procure me some cough medicine. Returns nearly hour and half later with the only medicine that works for me. Mondo stomach cramps. PMS kicks in. Determine that I have not been this cold sick in 4 years. Moan, groan desire death. No head start (work) for me today.

Friday, March 6: Shower. Oatmeal. Cough, hack, snort, honk, sniffle, sneeze, moan, groan, repeat. Truly lose my voice for the first time in my life. Have to forgo evening plans. Stunned and amuzed by the fact that my voice sounds like the chihuaua barks on 'Beverley Hills Chihuaua', which we rent. Also watch 'Changeling.' Feel like I need to take a shower after watching creepy murderer guy. Throat stings and burns like a...y'know....

Saturday, March 7: Starting to feel better. Request fish sticks, more cookies, and some kind of frozen fruit bar for my raw throat. Tired of breathing through my mouth and drying out the aforementioned raw throat, I ask for menthol nasal spray. On phone with mother while she scouts for fish sticks without MSG-no such, so we settle for pack with least MSG. Scout for raspberry fruit bars and nasal spray successful. Upon arriving home, discover fruit bars have Splenda in them-a headache waiting to happen. Mother freezes white grape juice in small paper cup-has desired effect. Continuously amazed at my lack of voice and volume of mucus my sinus cavity can hold. Relaxing evening in front of the television.

Sunday, March 8: Consider myself back in land of living. Weak, tired, raspy, but better. Nose still giving me fits, but nasal spray is helping a lot. Had hasty pudding, aka cornmeal mush for breakfast. First time. Dad made it-good stuff. Bothered by weird smells/tastes in nose and throat. Occasional hacking, snorting, honking. Breathing more freely through nose at last. Amazed at what a crappy typer I am while infirm. Fish sticks or pizza for dinner? Hmmmm....

Put Your iTunes on Shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name.
5. Tag at least 10 friends.
6. Anyone tagged has to do the same, because fun pointlessness spreads like a virus.

If someone says, “Are you okay?” you say?
Along Comes A Woman-Chicago [Kinda Fits, seeing as I'm a woman and all]

How would you describe yourself?
People Ain't No Good-Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds [Sounds about right :)]

What do you like in a guy/girl?
Instinct Blues-The White Stripes {Hmmm...that could be interpreted many ways...]

How do you feel today?
Rhythm Is a Dancer-Snap! [Uh...I don't wanna dance today...]

What is your life’s purpose?
One Night-Elvis Presley [Ha...I wish]

What is your motto?
The Immigrant Song-Led Zeppelin [Score!]

What do your friends think of you?
Curtain Call-Dreamgirls soundtrack [Um, okay.]

What do you think of your parents?
It's Alright (Send Me)-Winans Phase 2 [Pssh...I don't think so!]

What do you think about very often?
Psalm 19-Code of Ethics [I have been reading my Bible daily,]

What is 2 + 2?
Satellite-Anna Nalick [Eh, why not? I do love the song, but not arithmetic.]

What do you think of your best friend?
Can't Help Falling in Love-Elvis Presley [Oh, the irony...0.o]

What do you think of the person you like?
On My Own-BarlowGirl [Whoa-that's like, creepy perfect. Seriously. Look up the lyrics.]

What is your life story?
The End of All Things-LOTR Return of the King soundtrack {That's rather accurate.]

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Only for the Weak-Avalon [Haha. That's kinda funny.]

What do you think of when you see the person you like?
You-Plus One [Go figure. :)]

What will you dance to at your wedding?
I Will Wait-Paradigm [Huh. Fitting.]

What will they play at your funeral?
I Love You Lord-Code of Ethics [Meh, I suppose...]

What is your hobby/interest?
Dirty Hands! Dirty Face!-Patti LuPone [Mmmkay...]

What is your biggest fear?
If She Would Have Been Faithful-Chicago [Wow. Lesbian vibe, anyone? BLEH.]

What is your biggest secret?
Hurt (Remix)-Christina Aguilera [That ain't no secret.]

What do you think of your friends?
He Will Come Through-Jeremy Camp [Pretty much.]

What will you post this as?
(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame-Elvis Presley [My, my. That Elvis sure knows how to pick 'em.]

1) Do you like blue cheese? Most definitely!

2) Have you ever smoked heroin? No

3) Do you own guns? No

4) What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic? I don't add flavor, I just like regular limeade

5) Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Depends on what the appointment is for.

6) What do you think of hot dogs? Not a fan-I eat them every once in a great while.

7) Favorite Christmas song? ‘O Holy Night’

8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Milk or white grape juice

9) Can you do push ups? Nope.

10) Can you do a chin up? Certainly-if I had the desire to pull every muscle in my legs, arms and torso.

11) What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My angel charm bracelet, I supppose.

12) Favorite hobby? Singing, reading

13) Ever been in a car wreck? A minor one.

14) Do you have A.D.D.? Yes

15) What's one trait that you hate about yourself? Uh.....I don't really HATE anything about myself. Lack of maturity, perhaps

16) Middle name? Cody

17) Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? That last question was odd...I need to take inventory & start my packing list....I have a serious salt craving...

18) Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Didn't stimulate the economy yesterday.

19) Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, milk, 7up

20) Current worry? Will I remember to pack everything?

21) Current hate right now? Being single

22) Do you still write letters via snail mail? Ha. No.

23) How did you bring in the New Year? Watching the ball drop

24) Where would you like to go? Hawaii

25) Name three people who will complete this? Izzy, Denise, PD

26) Do you own slippers? Yes-I should be wearing them right now-my feet are cold.

27) What shirt are you wearing? Striped long sleeve shirt

28) Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No-my toenails snag on them.

29) Can you whistle? Sadly, no.

30) Favorite color? green

31) Would you be a pirate? No. Talk about immoral!

32) What songs do you sing in the shower? I usually don't sing, but if I do it's whatever stuck in my head at the moment. Today, it would be "Take a Bow" by Leona Lewis

33) Favorite girl's name? Sidney

34) Favorite boy's name? William

35) What's in your pocket? These pants don't have pockets.

36) Last thing that made you laugh out loud? A 'Friends' rerun. I don't usually watch Friends, I was just bored.

37) Best bed sheets as a child? Minnie Mouse ones that my grandma bought me.

38) Worst injury you've ever had? Broken foot-that really sucked.

39) Do you love where you live? Love it? No, but I don't hate it either.

40) How many TVs do you have in your house? Um, 3 I think. Yup definitely three. 4 if you count the one downstairs that is not plugged in.

41) Who is your loudest friend? Loudest? Gee, probably PD ;)

42) How many dogs do you have? One

43) Does someone have a crush on you? I doubt it.

45) What is your favorite book? So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore? by Wayne Jacobsen & Dave Coleman

46) What is your favorite candy? Um, those fancy mint thingies with the white sprinkles

47) Favorite Sports Team? I don’t have one

48) What song do you want played at your funeral? "Now Comes the Night" by Rob Thomas, "Goodbye Baby" by Fleetwood Mac, and a bunch of others.

49) What were you doing at 12 AM last night? Uh, on facebook, if I recall correctly...

50) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Jeezaloo, that was one weird dream sequence!