cough and cold care

Hey there, friends! Sorry it has been so long between posts, but I've been feeling a bit under-the-weather lately.

Against my will, I've managed to contract a gnarly cough--probably because it's been floating around the university since the beginning of October. I guess I should be impressed with how long my immune system held out! For now, though, I'm trying to lay low. Dress comfy. Take care of myself.

I've been drinking cups and cups of tea, mostly this kind and this kind.

I've been eating cough drops like candy, my favorites are these. But, I would love to try these homemade honey "cough pops" pinned first by Jess.

Last but not least, I've been trying to dress myself cozy--sweaters, layers, etc. Today, hilariously, I didn't realize until I was already out the door that it is 65 degrees out today.  I'm either burning up because of my four layers, or I have a fever. Or, both.

So, here's to a healthier rest of the week! I do hope you are all feeling well:)

Five Gratitudes

Happy Friday, everyone! Here's what I am grateful for today...

1. I'm grateful for morning coffee and conversation with my hubs.

2. I'm grateful that it is scarf-and-sweater weather at last! (my favorite)

3. I'm grateful for weeknight hang-out time with friends involving olives. And maybe sangria, too. But definitely olives. 

4. I'm grateful for stretching.

5. And I'm grateful for breathing. (seems like they should go hand-in-hand, but I have to remember both...so that makes me like this cool sign all the more!)

What about you? What are you grateful for today?

daydreaming...

...of getting rid of this morale-sapping cold-and-cough combo that has got me tired, cranky, and red-nosed today. :(

...of filling one of these darling cups to the brim with tea...or hot water, lemon and honey...and sipping s-l-o-w-l-y

...of snuggling up in a cozy sweater like this

or this

(Maybe the stripes will lift my sorry mood!)

...and then, collapsing into a lovely-looking bed like this, and not getting up until I feel completely, 100% better!!!

hey, a girl can dream, right?!