I used to be one of those people who never got sick. Now it seems like I get sick every few months… What’s going on body? Are you starting to fail me already?
Yesterday I was at work feeling miserable and going through boxes of tissues, then I finally decided to ask my boss if I could take a half day and go home early. She said yes of course, because she’s a reasonable human being, and off I went. I don’t know why, but I feel so guilty when I take a sick day. I think I’ve taken less than 6 sick days in the entire 3 years that I’ve been at my job (and 2 of those happened when I hurt my eye and actually couldn’t see for a bit). At some point, I got it in my head that you had to be near death to use a sick day, which makes no sense. My job is not that important and everything will be fine if I’m not at work for a day or two.
So I’m tucked under the covers, writing this post and trying to push away those feelings of guilt. I thought I’d share my sick day essentials, which include:
– a good book. That’s one plus about being home- having more time to read! I’m currently reading A Paris Apartment which is proving to be a good escape novel so far.
– a cozy blanket, because when I’m sick, I’m curled up in bed.
– kleenex. And yes, I need the multi-pack set because you don’t even want to know how many boxes I’ve gone through in the last few days.
– pajamas. All I want right now is to be cozy and comfortable.
– a lot of tea. Recently, I’ve been averaging approximately three cups a day. Once I feel better, I’ll definitely need to restock my stash (the Paris tea from Harney & Sons is one of my favorites). I like to drink my tea from big mugs and this literary mug is pretty cute.
– Netflix. Sometimes being sick turns my brain to mush and I can’t even concentrate on a book, which is when I log on to Netflix and look for something light and easy to watch (image via).
Tell me: What are your sick day essentials?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Sometimes you just need a sick day. Forcing yourself to ‘power through’ often only results in dragging out the illness. It’s amazing what your body can do when you just let it heal.
Enjoy the blankets and the tea, and feel better soon!
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Thanks so much Lydia! Taking time to rest certainly did wonders and I’m feeling much better now (funny how that works! ;)
hope you feel better! i know what you mean about feeling bad about taking sick days! i used to feel that way too! get some rest!
Thank you Jane! I’m trying to work on not feeling so bad taking time off when I’m sick :)
Aww hope you feel better soon! Just keep up the fluids with those big mugs!
And is it bad that I know I’m gonna love a book from its cover? I’m sure there’s a saying about that!
Saskia / girlinbrogues.com
Thank you Saskia! I drank plenty of fluids and I am feeling better now. And I will certainly admit that the cover drew me in for the book above (and the word ‘Paris’ :)
Oh no! I hope you feel better! Do you take vitamins? Vitamin D3 is super essential and ever since taking that I get sick a lot less often. I go through tons of boxes of tissues too. I like the get the lotion infused tissues which really help with redness and your nose from getting raw.
Thanks Jenmarie, I’m feeling better now :) And I did end up getting the lotion-infused tissues. My poor nose was so raw. I don’t take vitamins but I need to look into that!
I love that you posted about a sick day. Oy. I hate being sick (of course, who doesn’t?) but, it’s always a drag to be indoors when you know you don’t want to be. Curling up in pajamas and a quilt blanket is my deal. Definitely drinks LOADS of tea as the usual hot beverage of choice (coffee) is not appealing. Netflix is a good idea too. Usually I like to have shows that don’t require much of my attention so its usually reruns of something…haha
xo,
nancy
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Thanks Nancy! You’re right- who does like being sick? I went through my entire tea stash in like four days, but happily I am now feeling better :) Yes, I definitely watch shows that are easy when I’m sick- nothing that will start my head swimming!
Sorry to hear you haven’t been well! But all these things are the perfect solution ;) Feel better!
?Thank you Natalie!
Oh that makes two of us! I hope you feel better soon!
Thank you- hope you are feeling better now as well!
Hope you feel better soon! Nothing beats lying in bed under warm blankets sipping tea and reading a good book or listening to a good audio book or watching some movies ;)
Thank you Kat! Yes, it was nice to have that little time off to relax and recover :)
Hope you feel better! Try Korean citron tea. It’s easy to make (just take a spoonful of it and put it in a mug of hot water) and tastes delicious. It has lots of vitamin C. When I’m sick, it’s all about watching movies, drinking tea, and snuggling under the covers!
~Sara
Thanks Sara and thanks for the tea suggestion! I will check that out :)
Netflix and pjs are definitely the cure hehe
Sorry you’re feeling sick. I can definitely count on my yearly cold. Hope you’re feeling better :)
Thanks Kim! I am definitely better now :)
So sorry you were down for the count, but I’m glad you’re feeling better (as per your latest post)! Sometimes R&R really is the best fix. (:
P.S. Harney’s Paris blend totally made a tea convert out of me! I also love their green tea with thai flavorings, it has vanilla and coconut. So good.
Thank you! Happy to be up and running again :) I haven’t tried their green tea with Thai flavor- I’ll look out for that one the next time I stop by their store!