Popsicle and a Hot Water Bottle

Ugh.  No sooner do I recoup from the flu than I come down with tonsillitis.  >:(

Interestingly, I don't get sick very often.  There's a lot of upheaval going on right now, though, so I guess that my immunity isn't quite as strong as usual.  This is also evidenced by a bit of an eczema outbreak on my upper arm (an allergic condition).  Clearly, more taking it easy and less stress is called for.  So I'm curled up on the sofa with a hot water bottle, a blanket, my husband beside me, the dog curled up at our feet and a popsicle in my mouth to soothe the ouch that is an inflamed tonsil and swollen lymph gland.

I did manage to rally for the WA caucus a little while ago, though it totally wiped me out.  Apparently in WA state we have a caucus in addition to the primary elections (via ballot), but it's only the caucus that counts.  I can't explain it further, as I haven't looked into it.  I just know that if I wanted my vote for the Democratic nominee to count, I needed to actually show up at the caucus.  Not a good day for it, health-wise, but it had to be done.  Thankfully we were able to just go, sign in, and leave.  Those wishing to vote on delegates or unsure of their vote stayed to hash things out, but since we were both confident in our vote and I shouldn't really be out in public, we left as soon as we could.  Now, thankfully, I am in for the rest of the day.

Before we left, the mailman delivered this month's Booty Club shipment.  It's bright pink, with purple and dark grey...it screams Monkey Socks to me, and so that is what it will become.  Hopefully I'll finish up my Snow on Cedars mitts (also done in a Yarn Pirate yarn) this weekend, and then I can start a new travel project (which is what the Monkeys will be).  To give you a quick update, my home projects are Rob's Never-ending Sweater and Mr. Greenjeans for me.

OK, popsicle's done, time to make some tea.

Comments

[Katie]

i'm so sorry to hear you are sick. :( i've never had tonsilitis but i imagine it's terrible. praying you get well soon, friend.

[Duchess]

I hope that you feel better soon. There is nothing fun about being sick. I hope your knitting, hot water bottle, and popsicle are at least making you more comfortable. Rest up- get better soon.