I'm Not One To Whine But....

I just have to say something about this situation I'm in.

In the last four weeks I have had a cold, caught pneumonia, when almost over that I pulled a neck muscle which caused severe pain when I swallowed anything, and now my foot is swollen and in much pain.

This is one thing right after another. I mean, am I really falling apart?

Normally if I'm sick more than 3 days in a row I lose my mind and get super emotional. Now I'm just beyond all reason and pretty much just barging through whatever is happening and attempting to live in denial about it.

I actually have to chuckle a bit because being sick has had the opposite effect on me now. Instead of losing my mind, I've counted my blessings, and I take it as it comes.

Happy V Day

Today has been a nice one. Got a ride to work this morning (Shawn wanted the car), got Tim Horton's sandwhich and coffee delivered to my bus before I started my run, got picked up after my shift, and brought home where there was a little shocker waiting for me.

Shawn had gone out and bought an Xbox 360, with Guitar Hero. I thought I was going to have a heart attack and immediately started playing it.

We don't normally get each other crazy gifts like this but it sure is nice sometimes.

Love This Song

I was surfing the usual spots and came across a post on a friend's blog (http://striders-dream.livejournal.com/ )with this song.

I think it's pretty awesome, and I love the video too. BTW, Strider is a very talented dancer. Check him out if you like that kinda thing!

Back In The Saddle Again

I can't begin to describe how good it feels to be back at work, and doing something. I've been off since last week with pneumonia, and it has driven me crazy. Not only couldn't I work, but I couldn't do much around the house either. I was trapped in my own body, not able to move too much because I'd go into a coughing fit.

I can only imagine what people who have injuries, and illnesses that leave them paralyzed deal with. I'm so thankful to be healthy and able to move around.

I still have to take it easy, but I want to use this experience as a catalyst to get moving a lot more.

I Can't

I can't cough anymore, it hurts too much.
I can't sit anymore, for I'm bored to tears.
I can't sleep anymore, for my restlessness is translated to strange dreams.
Yet, I can't do anything else.

I can't sing anymore, it hurts my throat.
I can't dance, or wrestle, or worse.
I can't play anymore, for the energy is gone.
That makes me the most sad.

I can still rejoice, for I will heal.
I can still have thanks, for it is not fatal.
I can still love, and laugh, and cry, and smile.
I can still be me.

-Angus

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