Overlooked Orchid

It’s been over 40 hours since the last time I slept. Just another one of those times when I can’t sleep, mostly anyway. I figured after being up all night that I would be able to lay down and nap during the day, but I was too cold and kept coughing. When I hit the 36 hour mark, I was sure that I would be exhausted, and able to sleep. While the exhausted part is true, the sleeping part is not! I layed down, but just couldn’t sleep, and so here I am.

On the upside of my insomnia, I’m getting a lot done. I read chapter 15 out of my transcriptioning book (only 2 more to go!!), I did the transcript to submit for that chapter, although I still have to go back over it to fix some errors. I deep cleaned my kitchen, vacuumed the whole house, wiped down my washer and dryer, cleaned my bathroom, and laundry is all caught up except for one load that needs folded and put away. I’ve read my Bible, and read Charlotte’s Web and the Bible to the girls, although I could only do 1 chapter out of each as my throat started hurting. We’ve watched movies, and now we’re listening to music. It’s 2am, still plenty I can get done *LOL*…Might as well do something constructive with my sleepless nights.

Whatever bug that is going around is kicking my bottom! 2 weeks ago Desiree was sick for 3 days I think it was, and than I followed on her heels and got sick, except I haven’t gotten well yet, or maybe I am sick again as I do remember a couple of days when I felt better. Does sickness not realize that I’m not allowed to get sick? *LOL* Single Mom here…Hello!!!…However I keep coughing, keep blowing my nose alternating with not being able to breath (I haven’t figured out which is worse!), and keep having my left ear giving me pain…Yesterday morning I added a new development of cold chills. Could not, can not get warm, no matter what I do!! I thought I was over it earlier this evening, but sitting here, I’ve started shivering again. Dressed in sweats, socks and slippers on, with a blanket wrapped around me, drinking hot tea, by the heater and I’m still freezing. No appetite in days either. I’m all for losing a few pounds, but I haven’t eaten since Sunday evening, 1 slice of pizza, before that, it would have been dinner Saturday night. Add in a killer headache, but that’s probably from lack of sleep….

Before all of you dear ones start jumping down my throat, I am taking care of myself, as much as time allows.