I've been complaining for the past few days that I'm tired.
So I start rationalizing…
Four Tried and True Rationalizations as To Why I Might Feel Tired:
- I've been running around way too much.
- I have been working way too hard.
- I've had a lot on my mind.
- I've spent too much time out in the night air.
(I totally acknowledge that the last one is an incredibly weak rationalization for feeling run down, which tells you how feeble my brain function is at the moment, but that's not important right now.)
The plain truth is that I'm sick. (who knew??) I have a sore throat and fever and full body aches and pains. I've decided to just embrace it and stop making excuses and being all martyrish about it.
I'm not cooking. I'm not cleaning. I'm not even blogging. I'm sick and I'm going to bed with my heating pad. And I'm not apologizing for it. (Okay, so maybe I'm apologizing a little…)
Why do I feel compelled to have a really good reason to rest? Does anyone else struggle with this?
Is this a Mom Thing?
Or a Cuban Woman Thing?
Or A Personal Character Flaw?
A Societal Dictate?
Discuss.
(I'll check back in when I wake up or "come to"….)
Our cat, Poseidon illustrates how I'm feeling today.
Martica,Sorry to hear that you are sick … I know it must be hard for you, but let others take care of you now … so you can get well soon!
How about “un ponchecito calientico” for your sore throat and fever? I’m sure it will do wonders … 🙂
I wish you well 🙂 Melek
“A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” ~ W. A. Ward
My mom’s latest thing that she swears by is a tea made from dried mandarin rinds. She claims it cures all cold like symptoms. Oh, those old Cuban women and their tilos for everything.And don’t forget to slather yourself in Vee-Vapo-Roo.
Feel better soon!
Marta,Hope you are feeling better today.
Stay in bed, watch old movies and just
rest, everything will be right where
you left it tomorrow. 😉
BESO!!!!
If it wasn’t for the occasional flu, we moms would NEVER stop! Take a load off and take a break, you deserve it…cuidate.ps if you have a sore throat remember the hotwater/lemon/salt concoction to gargle, ok? I swear it works…
It is definitely a woman thing. Get rest and let them take care of you. They will love it because it gives them a chance to pamper Mom.By the way….here is another voo doo remedy you can share with your Mom.
COLD TEA:
Ginger, Lemon, Honey Tea
Boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan.
While that’s happening, grate (preferred) or thinly slice up a two-inch piece of ginger root.
When the water comes to a boil, turn it down to a simmer.
Add the ginger.
Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Turn it off and add the juice of half a lemon.
Add 2 big tablespoons of honey and mix it all up. (adjust the amount of honey to your taste)
Strain the tea into a cup.
Also Try Some of These:
Vitamin A helps heal inflamed mucus membranes and strengthens the immune system.
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids fights cold viruses.
Zinc aids in destroying viruses. Use lozenge form.
Garlic is a natural antibiotic.
L-Lysine helps fight viruses.
Cat’s Claw eases cold symptoms.
Echinacea boosts the immune system.
Elderberry helps break a fever.
“Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of ELDERBERRIES!”