A Monstrous Sight

I stared at the gruesome creature before me. Its matted, greasy hair was sticking up in every direction. It's blood-shot puffy eyes glared back at me daring me to make a move. Its pasty skin was pale but was turning an interesting shade of green. A gooey mess was beginning to seep from its nostrils. I dared not get too close, as I could only imagine how foul its breath smelled. It was hideous. It was a monstrosity. It was...my reflection!

That is what has confronted me at the mirror for the past several days, since coming down with a cold. I finally started becoming human again yesterday. You never appreciate being healthy like you do when you get sick. Have you ever noticed that? Me and my bed were the best of friends over the last few days. I also was quite chummy with my good friends Benadryl and Nyquil. God bless the makers of those fine products!

Being out of commission the last few days has really made me lose out on some stuff though. First, I was informed today that they had an awesome church service last night – the kind where everyone is still kind of silent upon leaving the sanctuary (believe me, for Pentecostals that's amazing – being the social butterflies that we are and all.) ;-) But even more amazing is that I found out that pigs have finally learned to fly! Don't laugh, it's true! I saw it in the headline of the local newspaper. It said, "Swine Flu!" I'm not exactly sure when they learned to do this, but apparently it happened. I saw a bunch of people wearing masks under the headline too, which is understandable. After all, if a bunch of pigs got loose and were flying around, I'd probably wear a mask too. I could just imagine the smell! Although I do think they should have an umbrella too, just in case (I'll let you use your own imagination there). Okay, okay I know I shouldn't be making fun of it, but how can you avoid it with a name like that? Of course, if I keep this up, I'll probably get stricken with it just because of karma or whatever. Okay, let's see if I can salvage this blog post.

With all of the sickness that is going around today, let's remember to be thankful for the health and strength our good Lord above has bestowed upon us and also to pray for those who are sick in body. There. Is that better? Do you think I've deterred any bad karma? I jest, but we really should be thankful.

Well, although I may resemble a human being again I'm still feeling rather weak. I'm only 85% - 90% better. I did go to work today, but left early. And frankly, I think it's time for a rest. Later on I might even enjoy a Nyquil nightcap. Yes, I know how to walk on the wild side! Woo Hoo! If I'm really feeling crazy I just might pop a Benadryl or two. Of course, I won't be drinking the Nyquil and taking the Benadryl at the same time. I'd rather not put myself into a deep coma, after all. Well, until I write again... later!