Rose Petal Tea, Tamarind and Sky Flakes

Last night at the end of my shift, my entire body ached, my head was throbbing and I was feeling light-headed. I figured that it was the result of stress and going another night without dinner. This morning, I didn't wake up until nearly noon and felt even worse.

I really hate to call in sick, but I felt that was what I had to do, because I really am sick. It even hurts to breathe. Maybe last night's snack of rose petal tea, tamarind and sky flakes (don't ask) had something to do with it, but the bathroom is now my favorite room in the house. Maybe I would have gotten sick anyway, but I suspect that being worn into the ground the last couple of days had something to do with it. No wonder there's a nursing shortage.

Even though I'm miserable, at least the dogs are happy. I've been getting kisses all day by happy, bouncing dogs. If only people were more like dogs.