Guess what a tv-free person does for entertainment when she is stuck in bed for four days with a fever (besides sleep and read back-issues of the New Yorker)? Why, Google the endless possiblity of illnesses she’s worried she’s come down with, of course. You think I’m kidding. Since Monday, I’ve researched: West Nile Virus, Scarlet Fever, Measles, Rubella, Small Pox, Chicken Pox, Shingles, Mononucleosis, and many more — mostly to console myself with the thought that I have the plain, old, ordinary flu.
When I started writing this post, I thought I’d share some fun facts about these illnesses, but now I think I’ll spare the majority, and let you public health geeks (I know who you are) follow those links on your own.
Don’t worry, this is not a cry for sympathy — I’m about as spoiled as a cranky, sick woman can get. My Park Slope buddies have me well-stocked with chocolate, popcorn, popsicles, and dvd’s (don’t worry Mom, I have plenty of oj and chicken noodle soup, too). Mein Schatz even sent those gorgeous sunflowers you see above, all the way from Hamburg to brighten up my week. I’m definitely well taken care of and (hopefully) on the mend!
Alright, I’m going back to bed! But you can click here to see what other people researched this week.
I hope you feel better soon.
Since yesterday I am fighting the same Virus oder Bazillus as you. Good luck for both of us! Ute
Always a mild hypochondriac, I run away from this post very quickly… o_O
(Get well soon.)
The word “virus†just never leads to anything good. I’m proud of you for even googling it! And I hope that you feel better very soon.
Poor Mandi – I’ll send you my sympathies since I’m not there to shower you with chocolates and cupcakes. I hope you are well very soon.
Feel better!
I hope you’re feeling better soon! Sounds like you’re being well taken care of.