ADVANTAGES OF A NASTY COLD

Nasty colds are common levelers. They don't care how rich or righteous you are. If they gets a toe hold on your body, you are toast.

HOWEVER, THERE ARE SOME REAL ADVANTAGES TO A NASTY COLD 

You learn to absolutely appreciate even mediocre health.

Exercise doesn't have to be put on the back burner. Just holding up that 40 pound head is great for the neck muscles and racking coughs are as effective a massive number of sit ups for the stomach muscles. I think I have developed an ab. Would that be a one pack?

Loss of appetite makes weight loss a snap. Most of us can use that. I dropped 4 pounds. Yipee. 

You can feel sorry for yourself with no guilt.  

If you have obligations you wish to duck, hey, it's the perfect excuse. I got to put off my dentist appointment.

You no longer feel any obligation to be sweet or likable. Snarling is accepted and feels pretty darn good.

House cleaning can wait till when ever. You are excused.

HOW YOU CAN TELL YOU ARE FINALLY WELL

You can actually smell the milk is sour before tasting it. 

People recognize your voice on the phone.

Your cough begins to sound fake.

You start accepting invitations.

A sudden urge to clean house hits.

So I am all better and ready for the holidays. I hope you too are ready for a healthy,  safe, carefree, entertaining, fulfilling, stress-free, warm and loving time. Enjoy the many hugs and if some of the huggees are far away, send yours to them electronically. Those are almost as enjoyable and carry no germs.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

 Below is for all dog owners who have been there--- compliments of Google images.