Sick of Sick

Before I start, I'd like to note that honey and hot water mixed together with a little bit of lemon juice is one of the worst things I've ever drank. I am mentally scanning my life to see if I can come up with something worse. Nothing comes to mind.

So I'm still "sick" and I can't ever remember a cold being this much a problem before. I can't talk much, my voice is on the fritz. So I was worried when they put me on cash register at Panera because the other cashier was coughing a lung up. It was ok for a little bit. I could talk quietly. Then as I kept talking, the back of my throat dried out, aggravated my cough, and sent me into coughing fits so bad they made me gag. I wasn't on register very long after that.

I calmed down a bit after I stopped talking and was able to do other things... really quietly. One of the remedies suggested by concerned coworkers was the honey and hot water thing... I hate tea, but I'd almost think it'd taste better.

Anyway, this cold is a problem because I work in food services, and nobody wants someone hacking all over their food. So I've washed my hands like a bazillion times, use gloves, and take a break whenever I cough, but it is decidedly inconvenient.

So, out come the cough drops. Maybe I can coat my throat so it doesn't dry out. Or maybe honey and water will prove to be a miracle concoction.

On a side note, I am not exercising while this is going on. I don't want to hack all over the gym, too. David is like, "who knows, exercise could help cleanse you!" Uh, if that were true, nobody would be recommending bed rest, naps, relaxing, etc. for sickness. They'd just tell you to run a few laps. Maybe I'll tell HIM that next time he is sick.