SICK!

I was a bit sick yesterday. Not the flu, allergies, or anything, just SICK. While I was doing some things around the house, I realized that there are definite lines that can be crossed when you're at home sick. Here's a short list of my dos and don'ts.

DO: Wear some knit gloves after slathering on some moisturizing hand salve to let it really soak in.
DON'T: Wear some knit gloves because you're out of Kleenex.

DO: Pick up the house a bit. Nobody wants to have to clean up your dirty snot rags.
DON'T: Reorganize all the kitchen cabinets. Nobody wants to wash every now-infected dish you own.

DO: Run your car through the car wash after your doctor's appt. to get all of that nasty pollen and dust off.
DON'T: Hand wash your car when it's 40 degrees outside. (That's probably a fairly good rule even when you're not sick.)

DO: Ask your loved ones for a little assistance now and then. They really don't mind bringing you some medicine and a cup of hot tea.
DON'T: Employ a bell, buzzer, or drum to have your loved ones at your beck and call unless you're absolutely incapacitated. They do mind that. And will pay you back ten-fold the next time they get sick.

DO: Tell the doc you're concerned about possible drug interactions.
DON'T: Tell the doc about your family's drama-filled interactions.

DO: Call your boss and let them know you're sick.
DON'T: Text your coworker and ask them to tell your boss that you're sick.

DO: Get lots of rest, but make sure you're not on your back too much; being a little bit active (like a nice, leisurely walk) can speed up recovery by boosting endorphins.
DON'T: Run the Boston Marathon.

DO: Start rescheduling missed appointments and obligations.
DON'T: Have your lunch-meetings come over for chicken noodle soup and Dayquil. Not cool.

Well, there you have it. My list for the times when you're laid up sick in bed. Any others you can think of? I'm sure there are more!!