So on Friday I was delighted because I took the last of the antibiotics so I was sure I’d be feeling better soon. Then I nearly fell asleep after a walk and some South Park. I kept myself awake because I normally speak to my parents at 3pm on Fridays. My parents told me I should have started feeling better around last Wednesday with the antibiotics. That sort of burst my bubble.

I called my doctor and she prescribed another round of the antibiotics, happily I didn’t have to see her; she handled it on the phone. One more week of them, inhaling steam for 10 minutes every two hours and trying to remember what the last painkiller I took was and how long ago I took it. My ear is still plugged, my nose is still killing me and I still feel like sneezing all the time.

I woke up at 5 this morning because my ear hurt so bad, I watched The Little Mermaid. When Weasel got up she gave into me and we had pancakes which cheered me up a little. I put on some mindless TV and thankfully managed to fall back to sleep around 8. I woke up at 10 feeling pretty crappy indeed.

I’ve steamed three times already today and I am sick of it. I’ve been for my walk. I just want to feel normal again.

I guess I should be happy that I can use the computer and read a bit. My eyes were so fucked for the first few weeks that I couldn’t. I’m mildly stressed about what to do about work tomorrow. I suspect I could get there and do at least a few hours, but I also have tickets to see Imogen Heap tomorrow. I suppose it is irresponsible to go to a gig but not work in the same day. I only have half my hearing anyway. The other part of this fun illness has been my indecisiveness – Weasel’s really enjoying it too.

I suppose that’s enough bitching for today. Oh and thank you Dan & Mish for well-wishing. And Weasel and Horatio for being patient and kind to me.

Long silence was due to illness. Skip the rest of this paragraph if you don’t want to know the details. Stupid sinus thing didn’t clear up like I was hoping it would and I finally gave in and went to the doctor’s last week. Got a prescription for antibiotics and decided not to take them straight away since it stops the pill from working and I was seeing Horatio. What I didn’t count on was feeling so ill that I didn’t want to have sex – there’s a first for me! So I started taking them last Friday. I think I’m doing better, but it is hard to tell. My right ear plugged up about four days ago and it doesn’t show any sign of clearing. I haven’t been to work properly in a week. I tried going in on Monday and only stayed for about 2.5 hours. I’m hoping I’ll be able to go on Thursday. I miss my routine. I miss going to the gym. I miss being able to breath. My teeth hurt fairly constantly so I’ve been off my food, I miss my food. All of this started on the 20th of December, so I’m nearly a month into it, woo.

Firebox had a sale on Perplex City cards so Weasel and I are very well stocked up. I haven’t felt up to solving any of them unfortunately.

Financial plans are going as they should so far this month. My allowance got me Simpsons seasons 8, Alias season 5 and the reminding three Tori ‘bootlegs’ to complete my collection. Our date for this month is to see Avenue Q on the 26th and lunch beforehand. We see Imogen Heap again on the 22nd which I’m very excited about, she’s amazing live. We’ve also decided that once our budget is finalised and we’re confident of our position that we’re going to start donating to charities and campaigns. I’m really excited about that.

My sister and I have had a great idea for a product. She has the creativity side covered and I’m helping with the organisation and initial set-up. I think it is going to be amazing and hopefully it will mean a source of income long-term for her. It is still early days, but once I have the website up I’ll let everyone know.

I’ve mostly been falling asleep, trying not to over-medicate myself and going ‘owie’ to my teeth and ear. I’m sure I’ll update properly once I’m feeling better.