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Cold 911 from DAVIDsTEA
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Bleeeeegh. Was up half the night with a sore throat from hell and coughing. I was too afraid to take NyQuil because if I was going to call in sick, I needed to call in around 10, and I’ve never called in sick to this job before and since they’re not real big on giving us proper breaks, I was worried about calling in and wanted to give as much notice as I could. (I was due in at 1).

Anyway. I just talked to the office manager and she said to feel better and give her a call in a few hours to let her know if I’d be able to make it in tomorrow. Painless as all get out. Because they were so great about not giving me crap about calling in so soon after being hired, I really want to be back on top tomorrow and be able to get back to work. It’s amazing what a little courtesy towards your staff can do! Anyhoo, I am chugging this and Bravissimo and about to take some NyQuil so I can beat this cold.

I can’t speak much for taste because my tastebuds are all out of whack, but it did help my throat a bit and my sinuses are writing me thank you notes as we speak XD. I much prefer this over Gail’s Cold Remedy, so I might stock up before the winter season starts.

Okay, off to gargle salt water, do a shot of honey, lemon, and cayenne, and then drink just enough NyQuil to push me into a nap.

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Jessie
Jessie 2011-09-13 12:12:21 -0400

What’s with all the sickness lately? I’m on (hopefully) the tail end of a pretty brutal cold and so many people seem to be sick too. I’m glad you got a guilt-free day to rest and recuperate. Feel better!

Cattibrie
Cattibrie 2011-09-13 15:30:15 -0400

I am glad I don’t live near you guys. Last winter my husband, son and I all traded the same cold back and forth. Each one of us had it for about 2 weeks but it was horrible. I would like to avoid that this year. Especially since I am on blood pressure pills so I can’t take cold medication. Sucks big time.

I did make this one last night since my nose was getting a little plugged but I added something to it. Just can’t remember what it was. It tasted great with the addition and if I think of it I will add it here.

Cattibrie
Cattibrie 2011-09-13 15:30:26 -0400

And I hope you feel better.

Cattibrie
Cattibrie 2011-09-13 15:30:26 -0400

And I hope you feel better.

aisling of tea
aisling of tea 2011-09-13 15:54:04 -0400

Well, I do work in a doctor’s office. Of course, it’s an optometrist, but that doesn’t keep people from bringing in their sick kids/selves. Seriously, folks, if you’re sick, reschedule. We don’t want it, there’s no penalty, the other patients don’t want it, please please please go away >.<

My wife just informed me that everyone in her workplace is coming down with something, so I blame them. Stoppit!

Indigobloom
Indigobloom 2011-09-13 19:09:12 -0400

aw no, feel better soon hun! sleep and hydration, oh and chicken soup!!!

Cattibrie
Cattibrie 2011-09-13 21:15:14 -0400

I added Green Seduction to this one last night. It was great.

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