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[felicula]

It turns out this is the holiday weekend of sick. It hurts enough when I swallow that I need to brace my body and I shake afterward. This is after gargling with salt water, using chloroseptic, drinking other water, and suckling on a Luden's. Last night I had a long, steaming shower and bubble bath. That didn't help much either. The ibuprofin seems to be keeping the sinusplosion headaches away. A few minutes ago, I finally broke into the amoxicillin that the doc gave me on Thursday. My rationale is that I feel miserable enough that anything that could have a remote possibility of cutting it short is worth a try, and if I've started it too early, by the time I run out there'll be more time to get to the doctor again for more. When I finish typing this, I'll be putting the water on to boil for chamomile tea.

I thought I'd be meeting up with the Genesee Valley Druid Study Group for a trip to Mendon Pond Park this evening for sunset. Instead, I am scraping and scrounging for enough spoons to do the bare minimum of holiday prep before my Mom gets here on Monday.

My Aunt and Uncle expect us all over at 1pm on Sunday. Thing is, my Uncle had a heart attack on December 13. There's a chance that they won't want me over to jeopardize his health. I'd love to see dawnstar, kolys, and Liam, but if I'm still gacking up yuck by then I will not want the little guy exposed to this either.

I wanted to sing along with the choir at their Christmas Eve service, but if my throat is still this bad, there is no way I'm going to talk let alone sing.

OK. Enough whining to satisfy my Garumphy self.

On my birthday, ecwoodburn gave me a bubble bar from Lush. I like to save such things for when they'll help me the most. Last night, nothing was more appealing to me than to let the hot-as-I-could-stand water fill the tub and luxuriate in a mountain of sudsy goodness. The steam may not have helped my throat as much as I'd hoped,
but I spent a goodly chunk of time thoroughly distracted by bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles.

And the not-so-secret bonus fun? Little did I realize just how much it would make me smile to combine the bath, the naked-and-sudsy me, my husband, and a digital camera. There's a chance one or two might be modesty-preserving enough and giggle-worthy enough that I'll share them on flickr. Those who know me well know that I'm very body-conscious about my size. Somehow the bubbles were enough fun that I could temporarily overcome that and relax with the camera. I have a feeling that camera may end up exercised in variations of a similar context in the future. Hmmm... more motivation to save up for custom corsets and to work on managing my weight.

So... Thank you ecwoodburn, for the gift that helped me through yesterday evening and gave me a measure of fun in the midst of the sicky uck. Bubble baths are definitely for grownups too. :)

Thank you mechanchaos, for running with my whim and helping me explore another of my playful sides.

Comments

[phoenixsong]

Yay! Sorry you've got yickysicks, but yes, bubble baths are lots of fun (and comforting and distracting, too). Did you use the whole thing or half? And, erm, I forget which one I gave you since I was spreading much Lush love that weekend s:) Was it this one (Ma bar)?

Lush baths are generally a bit of an aphrodisiac for me, so I totally understand how the picture session could have developed, too s:) I mean, who doesn't love bubbles and soft, scented skin? *eg*

*snugglesnugglesnuggle* Holiday sicks suck. Hopefully the drugs will kick in soon and at least let you enjoy your mom's visit, if not as energetically as planned.

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

It was the one in your icon. I used it all because when I went to break it in half more than that crumbled into the water. With all the ensuing bubble goodness, I wasn't about to complain. ;)

It's funny, because (since healing up from my hysterectomy) I usually have a rather... erm... energetic?... libido. This usually doesn't extend to letting people take pictures. Since mechanchaos has another form of sick it didn't lead any further than the CF card in the camera. Still, it opened a door that may not have been approached earlier.

***snugglesback*** Holiday sicks do suck. I wonder if I should have asked Santa for more spoons...

[phoenixsong]

It is tough to break them; I actually keep a steak knife in the bathroom! In the plastic container I keep all my bubble bars in.

[dawnstar.livejournal.com]

I had a bathroom knife too, when I still had Lush stuff in the house. :)

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

I guess I need to get with the program then. ;)

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

This makes sense. At the time, though, I wasn't thinking much beyond the "ugh want steam with bubbles."

[sealine.livejournal.com]

That Lush bubble bar that creates the 5 billion bubbles is incredible to watch, never mind bathe in! I haven't bought anything there yet but my company did a film where they were featured demo'ing their stuff. I'm gonna try to get there soon.

re: your throat, that sounds like strep throat, hon!!! :( Take your antibiotics! I hope you feel better VERY soon!

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

It felt as if I was in the movies or in a commercial! Lots and lots of yummy bubbles. :)

I just had round two of the antibiotics. I want to bomb this bug into submission.

[dawnstar.livejournal.com]

I hope the antibiotics help. I miss you much, and besides that - it SUCKS to be sick for Christmas. *muchmuch love and many healing hugs*


And Liam says, "aaaaah," from the living room, which I'm interpreting as, "Get better, Auntie Maureen!"

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

Oops - missed this comment before. I hope they help too. Today my throat is a little more bearable, which I think is a positive thing. ***hugs lots and tightly, loves lots***

And from here I'll send an electronic finger-wiggle in Liam's direction.

I miss you too! I miss myself... ;)

[dawnstar.livejournal.com]

Let us know what the plan is if you end up deeming yourself non-contagious enough for company! :) We have no solid plans at all, and the only thing resembling a "liquid" plan is that the Cramers are available after 4 p.m. tomorrow.