...Morning?

lizarellie

Is there already a good morning thread?

If so, ignore me.

If not, let's talk about how I woke up feeling like I smoked an entire pack of cigarettes (I didn't!).

But I've been sick for a while. And now my chest just feels heavy and my lungs feel weird.

I wish I had health insurance.

[Deleted User]

No, I don't think there is a GM thread yet.

I feel exactly like you do. I have some major congestion in my chest, have a dry cough and my back hurts. Can it be Friday yet? I don't know if I should go to the doc or it is just the weather changes after getting back in town Tuesday night. Ugh.

I think I will be coming home and taking a nap after work today. I really should go to the gym, but don't think that will be happening until I feel better.

lizarellie

Yeah, I mean, I didn't have congestion in my chest at all, and I've already been sick for a week. I just had runny nose and pain in my sinuses.

I slept with the windows open last night, and it was 40 degrees outside, so maybe the cold weather did it?

I'm just worried because I don't want to get to school and pass out while I'm walking up all the giant ass hills or the six flights of stairs to my first class.

We'll see how it goes after I shower. The steam will probably help.

Anyway! Long day ahead of me. School til 5. Blerg.

crfische

Good morning! Sorry you feel like ass, Liza Renelli. FEEL BETTER SOON. My MIL swears that putting vicks on your feet and then putting socks on over the Vicks will cure any ailment. Swear.

Today is my friday! And I only work until noon, but it's been one hell of a week. The rest of my life for the next 3 days will be spent being my BFF's beck and call girl for her wedding which is Saturday.

Yay.

opalsky007

I hope you feel better, Liza and Missy! Liza, if the shower loosens up any of the junk in your head, be sure to blow it out so that it doesn't just settle into your chest--that might be what's started to happen already.

I feel like death warmed over this morning, but hopefully I'm just short on sleep. Everyone in my office seems to be sick, and I really can't afford to get knocked on my ass right now.

louisvillebride21

GOOD MORNING! I'm in a fantastic mood. I applied for a really great job yesterday and i'm anxiously waiting to hear if I get an interview or not. My current boss knows the CEO and HR person, but not the recruiter. I still dropped his name and the fact that he knew them. Hopefully they will call him and I know he'll give me a glowing rec. I woke up thinking of all the things I'll 'need' to buy if I get this job. It's 40% traveling (inc. NYC and Chicago), so I'll need a new winter coat, a netbook or a smart phone, a new purse and wallet and a bunch of corporate clothes. I CAN'T WAIT!!! Now I just have to keep everything crossed, hoping I get it!

Sorry you're feeling crappy, Liza

akhensley81

Good morning, everyone!

I'm going to put on my happy face today and pretend I'm in a good mood at work. I just wish it was the weekend already and I'm annoyed with H who just randomly decided to take the day off work today when he got up.

I'm sorry for everyone who's feeling sick! I had a crappy cold about a month ago. H and I are going to get our flu shots this weekend because I absolutely cannot afford to get sick again. Ick. Get some Mucinex, that usually helps me when I'm all full of lung butter and stuff.

Hey opal- how did your presentation go yesterday?? I was in and out all day and missed it if you came back to tell us already.

FutureMrsFezz

Good morning all!

Liza & Missy- Sorry you feel like crap.  Showers always help me with the congestion part.  Mucinex also helps a lot.

Fishy- I'm totes jealous of your Friday/half day.

LVB- Fingers crossed!!

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Yup, on the good old Mucinex and trying to drink plenty of water. I sure hope this stuff gets cleared up soon bc I really don't want to make a trip to the doctor.

baystateapple

Good morning!  I'm FINALLY on the other side of this cold!  Tomorrow it should be about 90% gone, with any luck.

Lizarelli -- I hope you feel better soon!

LVB -- GOOD LUCK!  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

mandapanda78

Morning everyone!

Sorry you're feeling so sick Liza and Missy. :-(

Fischey!! Have a happy half-day and I hope everything goes well for your BFFs wedding. Bet you'll be pretty happy when this is all over, huh?

LVB I'll cross my fingers for you to get an interview for the new job! Say, travel wouldn't include DC would it? Huh? Huh? Cause that would be fun. :-)

opalsky007

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_morning-25?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:02ebda05-1e6f-4e26-9f58-c33e3d8387a2Post:bb3328f7-0137-47a8-9d0f-03d92acaf9f5">Re:...Morning?</a>:
[QUOTE]Hey opal- how did your presentation go yesterday?? I was in and out all day and missed it if you came back to tell us already.
Posted by akhensley81[/QUOTE]

Nah, I never did come back to share.

People really enjoyed the material I had to present. I've had some awesome results in the last year, and despite the stammering, shaking, and forgetting what the hell I was talking about, I guess I was able to get that across. There was even talk of patenting my design.

But damn, I have to get these nerves under control. It's like I hit the slideshow button on powerpoint and my brain shuts off and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. It was not good, and I have to figure out how to deal before I defend in the spring.

louisvillebride21

I was wondering that, MP! I sure hope so! I've never been to any of these places, so I'm super pumped. AND? We get to use our own credit cards to book things, so there's points H can use to come 'with' me to hang out with at night on occasion. He'd have a blast exploring during the day.

akhensley81

opal- I'm glad it went relatively well! I hate giving presentations, too. I actually had joined Toastmasters for a while and that helped a little bit.

Missy- I don't know if you're a coffee drinker but sometimes that helps me clear out my lungs too, especially first thing in the morning.

lizarellie

So the shower didn't really help because I feel like there's nothing in my lungs. I don't feel like I have to cough, but when I force myself, it's an intense dry cough.

Funny thing is that if I would have just said yes to the stupid common law marriage affidavit that FI gave me, I'd have awesome state health insurance right now, which means no ER copay.

Bleeeeeeerg. I'm skipping my first class to see if it gets any better. My professor will understand because she just got over being sick too (and missed two days last week!).

Maybe I'll look for some DIY projects!

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[QUOTE]opal- I'm glad it went relatively well! I hate giving presentations, too. I actually had joined Toastmasters for a while and that helped a little bit. <strong>Missy- I don't know if you're a coffee drinker but sometimes that helps me clear out my lungs too, especially first thing in the morning.</strong>
Posted by akhensley81[/QUOTE]

I used to be a coffee addict, but backed off a lot before the wedding. I still do drink it occassionally and actually felt like today was a coffee day so I definitely made myself some. Thanks for all the tips!

And I still keep thinking about your husband being able to call off, what a lucky guy. Unfortunately when you work with kids, you always have to be on your A game and I just am not feeling it today. But thankfull I have a great co-teacher who will help pick up the slack for me feeling crappy.

mandapanda78

opal- can you take an acting class? It might help with the nerves. Or you could always use the old standby- picture everyone in the room in their underwear. 

LVB that would be awesome. DC rocks! Now I'm extra excited about this possibility!

andy71781

Good morning! 

Liza - it might be that your lungs are working the yucky stuff out of them.  I remember coughing a TON around this time.  It will happen again when you start working out.  Feel better! 

baystateapple

Opal -- What about a course in public speaking?  I had terrible stage fright until I took my required public speaking course in college, and after that, I was much better.  I don't have major problems with it anymore.

sarabellam

Yes, it is in fact morning. I am dragging ass today; insomnia is going to be the death of me I think.

Opal, patenting your design? How awesome is that?!? LVB, fingers crossed for the new job. Liza and Missy, hope the creeping crud leaves you quickly.

opalsky007

Seems like we have a consensus here.

I'm not sure what I can do about taking a public speaking class for credit since I'm a semester out from graduation, but I did some checking and apparently we have Writing and Communication Center that I never knew about. I think I'm going to get in touch with those guys and see whether they have any classes or suggestions for where else to get help.

Thanks everyone for the advice!

AliGirl11

Good morning.  Boo to all of you guys being sick.  I'm amazed I'm not yet.  I'm supposed to go to a concert this weekend so it will probably hit me then.

Got a nasty cut on my finger last night and discovered liquid bandage.  Awesome.  The ILs are coming to stay with us tonight and tomorrow so I'm off work today cleaning. 

Wrkn925

Morning!

Liza- My roomie had some lung and cough issues when he quit smoking.  He was feeling like he'd just been out in a smokey bar and had a pack himself, when we hadn't smoked in like two weeks.
Keep strong, it will pass.

My cousin and his wife welcomed their daughter yesterday at 4:15.  YEY for new babies!

I get my IUD today, to avoid what is listed above...YEY!  Sorry for anyone who is dealing with TMI from updates on how I keep my baby making equipment out of commision.

I got my costume last night, the picture is horrible, and it is 100% stole from another Knottie.  I hope she will take it as a compliment and forgive me.


I have to get a red bandana with white polka dots, though.