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This is a way of making myself write something coherent and grammatically correct almost every day. I'm opinionated and need an outlet. I'm also prone to flights of fancy. Thanks for stopping by.
December 24, 2014 at 2:41pm
December 24, 2014 at 2:41pm
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         I just had to jinx myself and predict a smooth, stress-free Christmas. The flu hit big time yesterday. I was violently ill last night. The retching was so painful and so awful, it stopped my heart, and I passed out on the bathroom floor.

         Just to be clear, I've had the flu shot! The strain that's going around is not the one they prepared for. So I won't get that other flu, but this one nearly killed me. Now I know why a cardiologist told me the flu could be fatal for people like me.

         Anyway, I feel like crap today. I hurt all over. I can't eat. I'm drinking water and tea in sips only. That's it. I was up most of the night, even after the worst of it was over. I still have to run to the bathroom if I sneeze or cough. So I don't want to have Christmas at my house. No one will change their plans. I'm going to have people in the house with my germs. I guess they think they're invincible.

         My brother said he would come do the cooking. He hasn't shown up yet. I don't want my Dad to try. It will take me a week after I'm well to clean up behind him. I did sweep and took some pies out of the freezer.Thank goodness all the wrapping and decorating are done.

         It was all I could do to get in the shower this morning. Drying my hair was an ordeal; I finally gave up. I plan to sit around a few more hours, before I push myself. My stomach hurts.

         Have a safe and healthy Christmas Eve.


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