Adventure #26: Illness

I must first admit that this adventure was not exactly taken alone, thank the stars above.

Despite taking the annual precautionary measure otherwise known as the flu shot, I still managed to somehow contract a very nasty strain of influenza A. And let me tell you, it has seriously knocked me down a few notches (or more). Instead of ringing in the New Year dancing or even surrounded by friends, my mom and I watched television and headed to bed early. Not much else I've been able to do for the past five days, unless you count my head in a trashcan. Yes, sorry for the stark portrayal, but it has been that bad. Not exactly the way I had planned on starting 2013, the year with my favorite number, the year that I am praying will be different from all the rest.

But for once, I am eternally grateful for not being entirely alone. As I have been at home for the holidays, my  mom has taken care of me every step of the way, and she is so incredibly good at it. God bless mothers, but mine is particularly special, that I know all too well.

So, hoping and praying that I am finally coming out of the darkness, I am ready to begin this year...wishing life, love, health, and happiness for all those around me (including myself).