Oh joy! The lovely season of contagious germs and beautiful bacteria is upon us. (Yes, I am rapidly waving the flag of sarcasm above my head as I write this post) I simply cannot express the height of my dislike towards flu season enough. When I woke up this morning, I was up for some Monday excitement. For the first time in weeks I had planned my outfit for work in advance, I was determined to reach the office in time (not the usual stumbling in 20 minutes late) and already decided that a healthy breakfast is in order to start this lovely week in 2013.
That is when I opened my eyes to a throbbing headache. Yes, throbbing as in my brain was pulsating, vibrating within my skull in such a manner that I practically couldn’t open my right eye. That’s when I hear the glass-shattering noise that you hear when an illusion is broken – this Monday will not go as I had planned!
As this realization dawned upon me, I slowly opened my eyes and managed to push my body out of the warm bed. It is cold. Very very cold. Almost freezing. Urgh! As I prepared myself to look acceptable for work, I am mentally bidding my nice outfit and healthy breakfast farewell. All I want to wear to work today is trousers, thick boots and a huge woolly jumper. Not the shift dress, tights and heels I had picked out last night. It is phenomenal how just a cold can make your mood go from enthusiastic and motivated to just plain ‘I will cry if you look at me for too long’.
And indeed, traffic is a complete and utter mess. Manage to get to work, of course it is pouring by now and yes, I forgot my umbrella. The trek from the parking lot to the office is hellish. I walk into the office, 25 minutes late, soaking wet and everyone is as chipper as you can get on a Monday morning. Diving in the kitchen for the coffee machine, I am on a sneezing hype, coughing my lungs and nursing my headache… when it finally dawns upon me – I should have pulled a sickie.
Why I realize this so incredibly late is beyond me – I blame the germs. Those stupid, disgusting germs that infest our bodies to make us feel weak and helpless. I really hate getting sick… I think I have ranted about this as often as I can!
So in an effort to help you combat this horrible weather and the contagious cold, I have some tips (which I am following now!)
- Wash your hands as regularly as you can – keeps the germs away
- Don’t touch your face or bite your nails – easy access for germs
- Hydrate throughout the day – this helps our body retain its immunity
- Eat fruits, not junk – build your immune system
- Be careful in communal areas – office kitchen, door handles, microwave door, refrigerator at work
Stay away from sick colleagues to avoid catching a cold from them. My bad experience has taught me better, I’m off to buy them surgical masks now!
And this was my beautiful Monday morning. I sincerely hope yours was better!
Oh boy, this doesnt sound good at all. Get well girl. Maybe you need to be on sick leave and stay in bed??
It has been terrible but I’m much better
hopefully I will be in better shape today! Thankss