At about 4pm, an hour before the campus health center closes, I decided to suck it up and go to the doctor. Turns out I have the Flu.. bad new bears. The doctor said this is the beginning, it’s going to get worse before it gets better, I’m contagious, and I shouldn’t travel for a week. Gah! Which means I’m not making it home to Seattle for Christmas 
Super bummed..
Most of the day was spent on the couch reading blogs, editing the resume and watching movies. I watched ‘Love Actually’ for the 3rd time, so far, this holiday season. I just never get sick of that movie. The part where she doesn’t get the necklace with the Jodi Mitchel song, and of course the ‘wasted heart’ scene get me every time!
We did a ‘Roommates’ Christmas’ tonight. My roommate was so sweet, knowing how much I love Whole Foods, she picked up dinner from the hot bar for the 3 of us, we exchanged gifts and watched ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ and ‘Julie & Julia.’ And guess what they gave me?! .. the Mercedes of Snuggies.. seriously, I’ll have to get a pic of me wrapped up in this device (it even came with directions). It’s like a sleeping bag with arm & feet holes, basically, it’s awesome. I’m blogging while curled up in it at this very moment.
The problem with writing a Fitness & Nutrition/Food blog is that there’s not much material when you’re justing lounging around and not working out or eating.. I snacked here and there throughout the day when I had flashes of feeling decent, but nothing picture worthy. My time on the couch gives me lots of time to reflect on this past year, and contemplate 2010 plans and goals. I’ve so enjoyed following other bloggers’ monthly/yearly goals & check-ins, so I look forward to being more organized with mine; so look out for that coming soon! As you may have picked up on, I’m the type that loves being busy and active, so this couch-bound thing is killing me with boredom. Though putting a positive spin on it, I really do have no excuse not to spend my day scouring the internet for the perfect job 
Fun Links
Next to ‘Love Actually’ the original Grinch is my favorite Christmas movie! We always always watch it on Christmas Eve while enjoying a candy cane and hot cocoa. So I totally got a kick out of Joanna’s recent post What I Learned from the Grinch.
I would also like to give my ‘yeah no kidding’ award of the day to this article: Your Diet May Be Depressing You
Love this quote I saw on Katie’s Adventures –> “Don’t be willing to accept an ordinary life”
I need your suggestions! What are your favorite sick movies and meals?
Fun Links
I am so sorry you are sick! Hopefully you will start feeling better soon =)
My sick day movies are movies that make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside – Shakespeare in Love is one of those! Grosse Point Blank, Office Space are two that I LOVE, too!
Ugh. I’m just getting over a cold. I know, right? Love, Actually – great tonic. Love that movie. Hope you get well soon, and manage to have a happy Christmas all the same. BTW – I second the recommendation for Grosse Point Blank. And I’d like to add: Zero Effect, While You Were Sleeping and Wonder Boys.
Oh no! I’m sorry that you are sick and can’t go home. That stinks! But, at least you have your roomies and that phat snuggie to help you get through this. And since you are super healthy, I’m sure you’ll kick this in no time. BTW, thank you so much for introducing yourself to me on my blog. Your blog is awesome and when I saw your pics, I was so impressed. Lady, you are amazing and your body is hot! You are my idol!
I hope you feel better soon, Sweetheart! And I’m so glad you have such thoughtful friends to take care of you!
Feel better soon! Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise somehow – like you said, time to scour the web for a job!
favorite sick movies have to be anything that resembles a chick flick! I could watch sappy romantic comedy’s all day!!
i am glad you have had time to reflect on the past year and also think about the future of 2010!! I hope you feel better asap!
Sorry to here you are so sick and can’t travel. That really sucks! Bundle up in your snuggie and rest.
Awww I love that you love that quote!
A really amazing guy I work with gave me a note card with that quote on it, it meant a lot to me.
Hope you are feeling better lady.
Happy Tuesday,
Katie
http://katiechangesforkatie.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-some-booty-slim-secrets-winners.html
I hope you’re feeling better soon. And blogging while you’re sick? impressive
I haven’t seen Love Actually, and I need to see it actually. But my sick movie would have to be Never Been Kissed or Glee! and it has to be comfort food.
Get well soon m’dear!! Bummer you can’t go home for Christmas. Rest up and take care of yourself. I love that your roomie got a WFs dinner…what a sweetheart!
I love LOVE ACTUALLY. My favourite xmas movie. I love the part where the kid is dressed like an octupus in the limo.