Taking good care

Last night I had dinner with a friend whose been sick for well over a week. Everywhere I go, someone is sick these days. It's not just kids or parents who pick bugs up from their kids. It's the single people too. Chills, coughing, suffy head. He even brought up going to the doctor now.

We single girls (and boys too) don't have time to be sick. Especially this time of year. There's too much to do. There are parties and meeting up with friends for the holiday dinners and more parties. Oh, and I suppose we have to work a little too. No one wants to miss out on a minute of the festivities because of being sick. But a bright red nose isn't the best accessory to accent the little red dress you have picked out for the company party.

So, we single people need to take care of ourselves!

That means sleep. Don't miss any. Maybe store up a little extra for when you might need it most.

Don't let the nip in the air or being a little busier give you an excuse to stop exercising. We need it to chase away germs and get well faster if we do get sick. And just think of how hot you'll look.

If you're still exercising, let yourself go a little crazy at the parties. Don't be the one eating two crarrot sticks and a celery stalk. YAWN! But when you're at home, eat right.

No stressing! Promise? Keep the drama low if you can. It may mean postponing drinks with the friend who's always so tighly wound. You may even have to uninvite the mean sister from holiday gatherings. Whatever it takes.

If you do get sick, STAY IN so you don't get everyone else sick. You wouldn't want to cozy up with the hot guy you just met if he's coughing and blowing his nose every five minutes? Besides, you'll get well faster. I know, being sick when you're single sucks. Just find the Chinese place or any other restaurant that can deliver yummy soup to warm you up. And take it easy.

When you shake the crud, you'll remember how good it feels to be well and try your best to stay that way.

Love to the single girls,
Addision