A Very Nauseous Holiday

Last night Tim and I went out to dinner.  We usually go out to dinner on Saturday anyway, so it wasn’t really a Valentine’s Day celebration.  I had some delicious blackberry sangria, pasta with chicken and mushrooms, and we split a slice of chocolate cake.  It was a nice night together!

Until this morning.  I got up and had an English muffin with PB and coffee, and immediately, my stomach started disagreeing with my decision.  Suffice it to say, it was not pretty 10 minutes later.  I felt better, so I decided to go ahead as planned and try to go shopping to get some of the things I need for the wedding: a rehearsal dress, a shower dress, and clothes for my bachelorette parties.

Unfortunately, no stores have dresses that are anything close to what I want yet.  I couldn’t find ANYTHING, and I went to two different malls.  I did wind up with some cute shirts for work, though.

And I also got two bras, which I desperately needed.  But you don’t get to see those.  Also, pet peeve: when women bring their husbands/fiances/boyfriends to Victoria’s Secret.  There were no fewer than four men awkwardly lurking around VS while I shopped for bras.  Creepy.

Anyway, my stomach was crampy and upset all day while I shopped.  I got home at about 1 o’clock and made the only thing that sounded remotely appealing: plain macaroni noodles with a little butter.

Yeah, that didn’t take well either.  10 minutes later…you get the idea.  This is all extremely weird, because I have a cast iron stomach.  It rarely gets upset.  But today…ugggh.

Anyway, again, I felt a little better and decided to finish running my errands.  I went to Target to pick up the printed pictures of Milhouse and get a few grocery staples, and then to Michael’s to get more adhesive and vellum for wedding-y stuff.  I noticed shadow boxes were 40% off, and I’ve been meaning to get one for our invitation, so I did.

I might dry a few flowers from my bouquet to add after the wedding, but I like it!   I just need to figure out where to hang it.

I also picked up dinner for myself at Target and told Tim to fend for himself.

A plain wheat bagel.  Exciting!

So, that’s our romantic Valentine’s Day.  I’m currently sitting in my armchair fighting nausea and wishing it would go away.  Blech!  I’m glad I took tomorrow off.  At least I was productive.  I’m not sure if it’s food poisoning, or a stomach bug, or what, but it’s not pleasant!

What’s your nausea remedy of choice?

Good morning!

Surprise!  I don’t usually blog in the morning, but I was up bright and early with Milhouse.  T’s alarm went off at 6, and I woke up feeling hot, nauseous, and wheezy.  Not fun.  So, I decided to get up with him and see how the pup was.

Happily, he was quiet in his crate all night and accident-free.  He got excited when T came down and started whining a bit then, but he was fine.  T took him out, we gave him breakfast, and then I took him on a long walk.  (Milhouse is NOT a jogger, sadly.  He has to sniff every tree, garbage bag, and mailbox!)  I’m feeling a little better after some toast with almond butter, but I’ve just felt generally a bit sick and rundown the last few days so I’m going to take it easy today.  I think a few long brisk dog walks will count as exercise today.  My legs cramped really badly after my run yesterday, too, so I think I need to do a little stretching and get some water.

Apparently I tired Milhouse out.  He’s done very little but snooze since we got him!

Cat-dog relations are still pretty uneventful.  Buckley hissed at him twice this morning, like, “Hey, I thought you were leaving,” but he’ll be fine.

Today’s going to be pretty laid-back.  Milhouse is getting a check-up at the vet at 3, and we’re going to go on a few long walks, but beyond that I’m just going to focus on hydrating and feeling better.

In life updates, I start my new job on Monday.  I’m really nervous since this is my first 9-5 adult job and I don’t quite know what I’m doing yet.  I’m also trying to figure out what will be a workable exercise schedule–I’m a bit nervous to run in the dark by myself in the morning, and I’m not sure if I’ll feel motivated after work.  Not to mention my gym is 15 minutes away and in the opposite direction of my job!  Grr.  Any suggestions?

What do you do when you’re just a little bit sick?  Push through or rest and hope it doesn’t get worse?