The Cure to the Sickies

I wish I could tell you how awesome my weekend was, but it wasn't. I was sick. I had grand plans to Fall Out in my plaid and boots and go apple picking and wine tasting with friends that I had to cancel because I was too tired to move. I knew the smart thing to do was to stay home and try to recover rather than push myself to continue with my plans and probably infect my friends which just isn't very nice. The only saving grace was that I started getting sick on Thursday, I gave myself the option to only work a half day on Friday, and I had the weekend to lay low and try to recover.

I wish I could tell you that I wasn't being an a-hole to poor Blue who informed me that everyone else was apple picking, but that would be a lie (sorry Blue). She was happy we didn't go because it was a madhouse in the orchards with all the crowds. I was a brat suffering from FOMO (which I've recently concluded is a real thing) and I was pissed that it was such a beautiful fall day and I was stuck inside. I didn't want to read because my eyes were heavy and my brain was fuzzy from all the Dayquil I was taking. I couldn't even nap because I was so congested that I could barely breathe. So instead we watched The Gift (which isn't even on my Fall Film Challenge list) followed by a binge on Veep. (Have you guys watched Veep? This was my first time and I love it!)

So like I said, I started getting sick on Thursday. My sicknesses always start with a sore throat. I really like this Chloraseptic Max throat spray with coating. It numbs the pain for several hours, meaning I can eat and drink like a normal person for at least a little while. And the nozzle is great because I can actually reach the back of my throat where the pain is instead of numbing my entire mouth.

I also needed to restock my tissue supply, so I got these Puffs Plus Lotion with the scent of Vicks. I'm usually a Kleenex girl, but I didn't understand the point of "Cool Touch" and I liked that these had lotion. No need to look like Rudolph just because I have a cold. These things are no joke. That eucalyptus smell  alone almost cleared me up completely.

The land of "They" says you should never mix drugs and booze. While I mostly agree, I also wouldn't turn my nose up at my great aunts' cure for illness: alcohol. One of them suggested tequila shots. I tried that a few years ago with no success. An older coworker swears by blackberry brandy. Something about the antioxidants released from the blackberries and the alcohol killing germs helping to knock out the cold. I think I also tried this a few years ago, and I think it worked, but alas, I didn't have any brandy laying around my apartment. Instead I turned to an old standby: the hot toddy. Not only does it taste better, but it's warm, soothing, and helps you fall asleep. Basically it's tea with bourbon, honey, and lemon. Here's a recipe in case you're really interested. 

This post is in no way sponsored, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite sickie cures. 

Have any cures I should try?