I’m alive!
However, I feel like crap. Last night I felt awful so I tried to go to sleep at 9:30 and ended up laying in bed awake until 2:45…and then waking up again at 6:30. It’s that “I’m so tired that I can’t sleep” feeling…ugh. There’s definitely a funky virus going around here though and most of my friends are sick, too. I’m just glad we are all getting it out of our system before Tahoe next weekend!
This morning I wasn’t really hungry but I ate a little Optimum cereal in soymilk with a grapefruit:
Laid in my bed and tried to fall back asleep with no avail so I thought some fresh air might make me feel better and I walked to get some tea and attempt some writing at the coffee shop down the street. However, writing a book when your head is pounding and your eyes are sunken in your head is just no good.
However, finally around 11:00 I was hungry! I kept it simple with some yummy soup:
Plus a morningstar farms soy sausage and laughing cow cheese for a little protein.
Sort of a random combination but it was exactly what I felt like and for the first time in 24 hours I ate it all! My tummy is feeling okay right now but I’m just really drained. The only place I want to be is on the couch in my parent’s house watching the Olympics with Mikan and Dexter at my feet 🙁
Going to take it easy for the rest of the day. Probably will move camp to the laudromat in a little bit. Exciting!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
February 19, 2010 at 11:42 amTomato soup is so comforting when you’re feeling under the weather. I love Amy’s tomato bisque (which I *think* is also sold under the TJ’s label). There’s nothin’ like doing laundry to feel productive. Feel better soon!
Heather @ (The Single Dish)
February 19, 2010 at 11:48 amUgh, feel better! I couldn’t sleep last night either, and I was so tired too! So annoying. Have fun doing laundary!:)
Evan Thomas
February 19, 2010 at 11:57 amHope this bug goes away 🙁 Sending good thoughts your way!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
February 19, 2010 at 11:58 amUgh that is the worst feeling, hope you get better soon!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels
February 19, 2010 at 11:59 amoh no . . . maybe you can get a nap in this afternoon, naps make everything better don’t they 🙂
Sam (Healthy Lunch Ideas)
February 19, 2010 at 12:00 pmPlease feel better!
Whenever I get sick I too want to be at my parent’s house being comforted! Living across the country makes this a little difficult.. Granted, it’s freezing now on the east coast, so I think if I were not feeling well, I’d be better off here than there!
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie)
February 19, 2010 at 12:03 pmMiserable, so sorry. I had a night like that a few weeks ago where I felt SO exhausted and yet couldn’t sleep. I think that’s one of the worst feelings. I’m so sorry girl, rest up and drink those fluids!! Praying your body fights it off.
Meg
February 19, 2010 at 12:06 pmSending some feel better vibes your way, Jenna 🙂
Rachel
February 19, 2010 at 12:11 pmSo glad you are alive! It had the same night…exhausted, but couldn’t sleep. What’s up with us? Hope we both pull out of this weirdness soon…
Leena
February 19, 2010 at 12:12 pmugh… being sick is not fun at all, i hope you feel better soon!
Neiko
February 19, 2010 at 12:14 pmFeel better hun 🙂 I know how it feels to be under the weather but having to get so much done!! Get well soon!
Stephanie
February 19, 2010 at 12:15 pmI hope you feel better 🙂 I got my tonsils removed this morning so am definitely not feeling well either!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
February 19, 2010 at 12:18 pmUgh, feel better! I am so with you. I started feeling bad last night and it has only gotten worse! I am suffocating it with fresh foods and hot tea! Hopefully is will go quickly!
Crunchy Granola Gal
February 19, 2010 at 12:19 pmthe best tomato bisque i’ve eaten has been out of a can. there’s something wrong with that picture, no?
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
February 19, 2010 at 12:19 pmAww, so sorry you’re under the weather! Feel better!
xo
K
GurlOnA"Diet"
February 19, 2010 at 12:24 pmugh don’t u hate those nights?!?! i’m glad ur appetite’s coming back though!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
February 19, 2010 at 12:37 pmcomfort food at its finest! Whenever I feel sick, pretzels always get me through, it too 😉
Keep hydrated!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
February 19, 2010 at 12:42 pmWait, did you leave Dexter in Florida?!?
So sorry you’re feeling bad– but it’s definitely better to be sick now as opposed to next weekend on your fun trip!!
Red Head, Yellow Dog
February 19, 2010 at 12:47 pmseriously..go get some zicam. it’s the best thing ever. everytime i feel like im getting sick, i started taking one of the dissolving tablets once every (however long they tell you..2…3 hours?) and it either makes it so i don’t get sick or that it’s pretty mild. seriously…a miracle! i have a weak immune system and this stuff has saved me! that plus emergen-c plus multi vitamins and I haven’t gotten sick once since i started law school in august. Yippee!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write
February 19, 2010 at 12:59 pmSorry to hear you’re getting sick. I hate that. Feel better soon!
Meg
February 19, 2010 at 1:01 pmI hope you feel better soon!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
February 19, 2010 at 1:01 pmoh, i’m sorry you’re still feeling so sick! hopefully you keep getting better with some food in your stomach.
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle
February 19, 2010 at 1:02 pmFeel better Jenna! Being under the weather always makes me wanna be at home with my mom too.
MyRevolutionBootcamp
February 19, 2010 at 1:09 pmRandom meals are always the best!
Mama Pea
February 19, 2010 at 1:15 pmTwo words, hon: GREEN JUICE. Maybe throw a little ginger in there for the ole tum tum? Feel better!
Raya
February 19, 2010 at 1:24 pmGirl I have had the same sinus headache for the past 9 days so I totally know how you feel!! I have tried everything from drinking gallons of water and tea to sniffing eucalyptus oil and still it hurts! I hope you (and I) feel better!! 🙂
Andrea@CeleryInTheCity
February 19, 2010 at 1:28 pmAh, I miss Morningstar soy sausage! I wish they would just make them vegan..the one ingredient in there that makes it non vegan friendly doesn’t even really effect the taste 🙁
MMiller
February 19, 2010 at 1:34 pmHope good food helped make you feel a little better! Do a little bit of everything everyone is recommending…zicam and Emergen-C are awesome! I would do the emergen-C every day at least until you are back from your trip!
And most of all…rest!
Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat)
February 19, 2010 at 1:37 pmaw I’m sorry your sick. I hope you get some rest and feel better soon!
Paige (Running Around Normal)
February 19, 2010 at 1:38 pmPoor thing! Hope you get to feeling better ASAP!
Jil
February 19, 2010 at 1:39 pmSo sorry that you feel horrible!! Down with the sickness! I hope you feel better soon!!
Adam
February 19, 2010 at 1:48 pmAh, relax, enjoy your day, and get bettter!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
February 19, 2010 at 1:51 pmAt least it’s not getting worse!! Soup is the best when you are sick 🙂
Jen at VegetarianInTraining
February 19, 2010 at 1:52 pmHope you feel better soon!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance)
February 19, 2010 at 1:55 pmFeel better!
ellen eats beets
February 19, 2010 at 1:57 pmGlad your alive! There is something about being sick that always makes me want my mama
Debbie
February 19, 2010 at 2:29 pmFeel better! I’ve been fighting it myself.
Megan
February 19, 2010 at 3:26 pmSo sorry to hear you are sick. That is no fun but you are right, it would not be fun to be sick while you are up in Tahoe. Your are in for a treat next week. Tahoe is GORGEOUS!!! Are you in for a ski trip or just to look at the beautiful lake?
Tara
February 19, 2010 at 3:29 pmSometimes the weirdest things taste good when you are sick! Feel better.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com
February 19, 2010 at 3:53 pmAwh sorry you’re still feeling rough. Good sign you could eat though! You should give yourself the day off from blogging and just rellaaaxx all day 😀
Island Girl Eats
February 19, 2010 at 5:54 pmI haven’t been very well this week either. All that I wanted was my Mom! No matter who old I get, I never outgrow her!
eatmovelove
February 19, 2010 at 6:25 pmHope you feel better soon! Being sick sucks…but if you can’t be home, then at least curl up there and watch TV …and eat whatever you want.
Pure2Raw Twins
February 19, 2010 at 6:56 pmSorry to hear that you are not sleeping well lately! I hope whatever sickness going around passes fast for you. Hope you get some rest.
Integrity Daily
February 19, 2010 at 7:02 pmI found your site today! Thank you and looking forward to following your posts!
Kristilyn (My 29th Year)
February 19, 2010 at 7:40 pmI hope you feel better soon – it sure is no fun being sick. Of course, I remember last year I came down with strep throat and was told to take at least 3 days off of work because I was contagious. Well, by day 3 I was just itching to get out of the house because I was so bored! I think I read 2 books already and I felt okay.
I’m sure part of it was the fact that ice cream felt so good on my throat and I needed to get moving before I ate too much of it! LOL!
Get better soon!
K
Alexe @ soyaetchocolat
February 19, 2010 at 8:16 pmI’m glad you are alive! I could live on the blueberries and cinnamon Optimum cereals! It’s dangerous for me to keep a box in my pantry…
Tiff
February 21, 2010 at 9:37 amI LOVE that soup! it’s definitely one of my quick, go to favorites =)