Strep Throat v 3.0
So, I may actually be dying. I know I've said that before, but I really think I am this time. Kinda.
I have STREP AGAIN. If you're keeping track, this is the THIRD time in FIVE WEEKS. I'm convinced it may actually be mono, or some sneaky type of tonsil cancer, but for now I am home from work and convinced my supervisors think I'm fabricating this entire story. Ah, if only I were so brave! And you know the worst part? It isn't even my throat; it's the body ache that has accompanied said strep. My entire body just hurts. A weird, crippling sort of hurt that has thus far wholly prevented me from doing anything but lie in bed and re-watch season one of Prison Break.
In other news, I've begun to make a few lists and a few countdowns. Here's what I've got so far:
Good Things
1. I am going to California and Vegas in 25 days.
2. I will be gone on this much-needed vacation for two full weeks.
3. My sister and Dad will be arriving in 50 days, directly following her 21st birthday.
4. I have a bunch of new summer-y skirts that I actually really like and think look good on me.
5. My new, $250 prescription sunglasses are awesome.
6. The weather here has been amazing this week.
7. Vitamin C and Echinacea tablets were on sale at CVS today; buy one get one free.
8. I'm officially done with school at BC for the year, and have officially been accepted to PSU.
9. I ordered my Mom a really pretty flower bouquet for Mother's Day that she'll love.
10. There are people excited to see me when I move back West, which almost counteracts the sadness I feel about leaving.
Things I Will Miss About Massachusetts
1. My job, my co-workers, my kiddos, my east coast friends.
2. Dunkin' Donuts iced tea with lemon. And there being one on every street corner.
3. The North End.
4. Riding on the T and listening to my iPod.
5. My amazing therapist.
6. Living with Kristin.
7. Having an apartment with wooden floors.
8. Funny accents. (I have perfected them!)
9. Being able to see my extended family more often. Even though I've been sucking at that since Christmas.
10. The Red Sox and going to games at Fenway.
11. The cute Massachusetts license plate I have.
12. Going to Dunn's almost once a week after work.
13. Living in a city with a long history.
14. Educating people who consider Idaho to be full solely of Mormons and potatoes. Which is only sort of true.
15. Rolling my eyes at people who pronounce Oregon as "Or-eee-gone" and knowing, soon enough, I'll hear it the right way.
I have STREP AGAIN. If you're keeping track, this is the THIRD time in FIVE WEEKS. I'm convinced it may actually be mono, or some sneaky type of tonsil cancer, but for now I am home from work and convinced my supervisors think I'm fabricating this entire story. Ah, if only I were so brave! And you know the worst part? It isn't even my throat; it's the body ache that has accompanied said strep. My entire body just hurts. A weird, crippling sort of hurt that has thus far wholly prevented me from doing anything but lie in bed and re-watch season one of Prison Break.
In other news, I've begun to make a few lists and a few countdowns. Here's what I've got so far:
Good Things
1. I am going to California and Vegas in 25 days.
2. I will be gone on this much-needed vacation for two full weeks.
3. My sister and Dad will be arriving in 50 days, directly following her 21st birthday.
4. I have a bunch of new summer-y skirts that I actually really like and think look good on me.
5. My new, $250 prescription sunglasses are awesome.
6. The weather here has been amazing this week.
7. Vitamin C and Echinacea tablets were on sale at CVS today; buy one get one free.
8. I'm officially done with school at BC for the year, and have officially been accepted to PSU.
9. I ordered my Mom a really pretty flower bouquet for Mother's Day that she'll love.
10. There are people excited to see me when I move back West, which almost counteracts the sadness I feel about leaving.
Things I Will Miss About Massachusetts
1. My job, my co-workers, my kiddos, my east coast friends.
2. Dunkin' Donuts iced tea with lemon. And there being one on every street corner.
3. The North End.
4. Riding on the T and listening to my iPod.
5. My amazing therapist.
6. Living with Kristin.
7. Having an apartment with wooden floors.
8. Funny accents. (I have perfected them!)
9. Being able to see my extended family more often. Even though I've been sucking at that since Christmas.
10. The Red Sox and going to games at Fenway.
11. The cute Massachusetts license plate I have.
12. Going to Dunn's almost once a week after work.
13. Living in a city with a long history.
14. Educating people who consider Idaho to be full solely of Mormons and potatoes. Which is only sort of true.
15. Rolling my eyes at people who pronounce Oregon as "Or-eee-gone" and knowing, soon enough, I'll hear it the right way.