I’m taking a sick day today. I usually love sick days because I get to relax & take it easy. No work & no stress. That’s because usually when I take sick days they are for mental health reasons. You see, I don’t really get physically sick very often. Maybe once a year & some years I skip it all together. Therefore, I usually reserve my sick days for days when I just need a break. Today stinks because I actually am pretty sick. My throat hurts, I can’t breathe, I couldn’t sleep, my lips are chapped, I’m coughing stuff up, I’ve got a headache, & for some reason my feet hurt, too. Today also stinks for another reason. Unfortunately, I am one of those types of people that really revels in my sickness. I justify this because I don’t get sick very often, but really its just selfishness. When I’m sick I want to be comforted & held. I want the “poor baby” treatment so to speak. This is one of the myriad of undesirable traits that I have inherited from my father. (*wink* just kidding, Dad). So today is even worse because my wife is working all day & then has class all evening. There is no one around to coddle me & tell me how sorry they are that I’m sick. On the positive side, I guess this is a good incentive to get well soon.
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