Sick of being sick.

I have not been feeling well since December 9th.

That's right, one whole month.

I am soo done with feeling crummy.

It started off as a cold- sore throat, running nose, sore chest, ear-ache..the works.

I had this when I was flying back from California.

Yup, I was that person on the plane that everyone hates.

That you hear coughing and think "you'd better not come anywhere near me with those germs"

(Em, sorry bout that folks)

Sometimes I feel a bit better but most of the time I still feel terrible, like every morning when I wake up.

So today I had a lazy day by the fire watching movies

(and maybe feeling a bit sorry for myself!)

Chariots of Fire was on TV - gets me everytime! Great movie.

Then I watched the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Enjoyed that too. (bit freaky though)

And now I have just finished watching The Curious Case on Benjamin Button. I have mixed feelings about that. I laughed at first at the weird-looking-alien baby. Then I felt a bit sorry for him. Then it was a bit weird. Then I didn't relaly understand it. Then I wondered if it was a true story. So I still haven't made up my mind about that one.

Best part of the day though.

Getting me some snuggle time with Brindle (our cat)

I never let Brindle sit with me and snuggle. She can get quite vicious (well, only when I push her off me - her claws come out)

But today it was just nice.

We'll see if I let her do that tomorrow.

I am thinking that I probably need to go to the Docs on Monday and ask them to make me better.

Well, ask them if they can give me some drugs so that this lovely cold/flu/horribleness can leave my body.

I think it has had it's fun now.

I thought I would share this with you today.

You're welcome.

At least I didn't tell you how many times I sneazed today..and it wasn't pretty, let me tell you! ;)

Here's hoping tomorrow is a snot free day for everyone.

(Sorry for getting grose. I am delusional. I have watched a mix of movies today and I need some sleep)

Sick of being sick.

Ok. I have been sick since Tuesday. I hate being sick. I am getting no sleep at all. I wake up pretty much every hour from 3am. Argh. Not cool. Then I wake up in the morning and I can't breathe. On Wednesday morning I went into town because I had to get a few things for this weekend (it's my mum's birthday) and it felt good to get out of the house. It was such a beautiful day, the sun was shining but it was still cold. I had been there no longer than 30 minutes when I started to feel horrible again. My head actually felt like it was going to explode, I had a temperature and my throat was so sore. So I spent the rest of that day recovering from my little venture into the "Big City". So I was off work yesterday, and again today. I didn't do an awful lot yesterday, then I changed the sheets on by bed and worked up a cold sweat! AHHH. I'm off work again today but think I will  probably go back tomorrow. I have so enjoyed not being at work just now. I need to fill y'all in on why work is driving me nuts! It will be nice to get out of the house though. There come a point when you just get bored with sitting around trying to feel better. And there are only so many times you can watch Gilmore Girls. Now I do love Gilmore Girls but yesterday I watched the same episode 4 times. Yes, 4 times. One thing that is lovely just now. That it is not dark when I am walking to work.

And I think that is probably enough rambling from me...today! Sorry for going on about being sick.

♥

O Holy Night.

Merry Christmas (a little late!) I hope that everyone had a wonderful time, ate too much and smiled all day!

My day was just lovely. Every year on Christmas Eve we attend a Church Carol service at our local Church. I have to admit that it has hardly changed since I was little but it is still a joy to go to it! When we were younger, my sister, brother and I would usually be taking part in the service in some way. There are different readings and performances inbetween the different carols. It is lovely to see the different kids that participate now and see how the little kiddies that I used to watch in Sunday School have grown! It was beautiful. I always get emotional during the service because I always reflect on why we are here, and why we are celebrating.

After this my brother and I came back with our mum and spent the evening with her. Lucy came later on, she went out for a few drinks with her friend. I have to say here that it has been a joy having Fin home for Christmas. I love that boy and I love seeing how he is growing up and changing. He is a blessing. We were all sick on Christmas Eve, with colds. It was not nice. I was up late wrapping presents, making yummy truffles and cheesecake for Christmas day. So I was exhausted. I slept SO good. Could of slept all day. I woke up at 8:45am and all was still quiet in the house. I don't remember a Christmas when I have been able to sleep that late. Usually I have a sister or brother in my room whispering to see if I am awake, or doing what they need to wake me up! So I just lay there for a while enjoying the moment where I could wake up on my own. It didn't last long. Soon someone was in the bathroom, I heard the toilet flush and it was like this was an alarm telling everyone it was time to get up. I heard one door open, then another and Christmas greetings being passed around! I knew that I would be next. I didn't do a very good job of being my cheery self. I had a horrible head-ache and stuffy nose.

I finally made it to the living room where everyone was VERY excited to see what gifts they had received. I wrapped myself in a blanket and was ready to fall asleep again. But that's what little brothers are for, to wake you up even when you are not ready to! So he picked me up and threw me over his shoulder. Great. Just what I was wanting to happen. And just so you know, I am about 6ft tall and my brother is 6ft 4or5 so you imagine how ridiculous this looked. I do find it very impressive when he manages to pick me up but doesn't mean I appreicate it!

I love watching everyone open the gifts I bought for them months ago and hoped that they would love! It was successful. I will share more about my gifts in another post.

We had a yummy breakfast of cinammon scrolls! They are a favourite for all of us! Suddenly we didn't really have a lot of time and we were all running around getting ready and deciding what to wear, well that was more me...I had no idea what I was going to wear! I got there in the end though. I blame this on feeling really ill and not wanting to get out of bed in the first place!

We then headed down to my Dad's house. It was crazy to be going from one place to another, and leaving mum behind...but that is something new that I am still getting used to. Lucy and I were cooking Christmas dinner. It was delicious. Seriously. We had a fun day. Our Granny and Aunty joined us and that was precious. I love spending time with them but don't do it often enough.

Right. Onto why I'm not sharing photos in this post. My laptop is doing something funky. I have this horrible green tinge on my screen and it is driving me nuts! When I look at photos there is like this green tinge throughout the photo. Best way to describe it is that it looks like someone has gone over my screen with a green pencil and rendered it in! So when I am editing photos I really can't tell what they look like and don't want to bore you with terrible photos. I have lots of photos to share from Christmas day from the people and prezzies to the meal. I will try and post these soon. I will probably just use my mum's laptop.

I am going to leave you with a Carol that I have been listening lots this CHRISTmas time. The version I have been listening to it by Natalie Grant. She has a really beautiful Christmas album. I should of directed you to it before Christmas. Sorry. The song is a Medley of Silver Bells, Saviour Came for Me and O Holy Night. I really touches me.

Truly He taught us to love one another,

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.

And in his name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,

With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,

His power and glory ever more proclaim!

His power and glory ever more proclaim!