****UPDATE: Tuesday March 6th: Quick update on my “Blah Status.”****
Cocaine Princess here.
Firstly, I thank you for your well wishes. I’m doing much better. That excruciating pain and pressure around my sinus that left me wondering if I had been attacked by an unseen force that had the strength of a ton of bricks is slowly diminishing, one of my ears is no longer blocked and as I patiently wait for the other to unblock, there’s still the problem of my stuffed up nose and cough.
I haven’t been out of the house since 5 days ago which meant I missed my mani/pedi appointment. That’s right, not only am I blogging this entry with chipped nail polish but I’m suffering from a severe case of cabin fever. I can’t even begin to describe how much I miss my early morning run and seeing my fellow runners as I pass them by. The dogs- in particular one, I don’t miss. I miss the fresh air. Earlier in the day I poked my head out of the window for a brief moment and oh lordy what a great feeling it was feeling that air sweep across my face.
While my annoying cold has taken hostage of me, my time is spent either resting in bed and channel surfing or resting on the sofa and channel surfing and while doing so, I caught a few reality shows:
“Ice Loves Coco”
Show revolves around the 'Law & Order: SVU' co-star's marriage to his model wife of 10 years, Coco, and explore their daily lives.
~I wasn’t planning on watching the entire Season 1 marathon but I was hooked after one episode. They certainly are one cute couple.
“Whisker Wars”
Set in the world of competitive facial hair growing which profiles a group of men from the National Beard and Mustache Championship in Bend, Oregon to the World Competition in Norway.
~I didn’t know what to think at first, well no that’s not true. I thought: “A reality show about competitive beard growing?” Men compete and travel worldwide to see who has grown the longest, wildest, and bushiest beard. Seriously, who knew "bearding" is an actual sport?! Hmm, the next time I see someone who could easily be mistaken for Billy or Dusty, I’m going to wonder if they’re apart of the competitive world of facial hair growing.
“Extreme Couponing”
Hard-core couponers plot their grocery-store trips using coupons to buy their groceries worth $100s for under $20.
One woman purchased nearly $1500.00 worth of groceries but paid only $10.00 by using coupons. These couponers spend 30-40 hours a week clipping coupons and planning their grocery trips. Another “extreme couponer” that was featured proudly displayed her stockpile of food and personal household items that filled her entire basement and garage. Among other things, she had 500 bottles of Pine~Sol, 400 mustard jars and 200 bottles of Mountain Dew. And I thought my 12 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper was impressive. When I think about it, it kind of puts it to shame doesn’t it? These couponers are so extreme that one woman goes weekly dumpster diving looking for newspaper coupon inserts that people toss out.
Random Thought: If the Apocalypse ever occurred or if we faced the threat of zombies, what on earth would someone do with 500 bottles of Pine~Sol?
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If it isn’t that one really bothersome blocked ear, it’s my cough keeping me up at night. I was really counting on the cold medicine I’ve been taking to knock me out each night and put me into a deep slumber but like Mr. Sandman, Mr. Medicine hasn’t been doing it’s job despite the warning on the side of the box: Will cause drowsiness. Do not operate any kind of vehicle or heavy machinery. These days it seems the Princess is immune to any kind of drowsiness. Moments ago I was craving for Cheetos. Yes, I’m aware of that old saying: “Starve A Cold. Feed A Fever.” In my defense I’m so sick of eating dry toast and sipping on ginger ale. The first 48 hours into my cold I had no choice as my stomach was doing flip flops but my stomach is feeling fine now so I thought a handful of Cheetos would be alright. Browsing through the pantry all I found was a bag of Cheetos Crunchys. While nibbling on exactly 2, I began to wonder: whatever happened to their Flaming Hot flavor?
As my palette enjoys the Cheetos after~taste guess what’s on? AMC is airing “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Cue Holiday Road!
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
Cocaine Princess here.
I know what you’re thinking. You’re staring at your computer screen and devastated beyond belief why this post isn’t titled “Winter Vaycay” because I know you were expecting to read the next thrilling installment of Topless Barbie and my encounter with her maid of honor, right?
These past few days I haven’t been feeling too well and didn’t have the strength to post it however I did muster up enough strength to post this little entry. So how do I feel? Hmm...Blah! is a word that comes to mind. It began with a prickly headache and a few sniffles and has now graduated into a pounding headache, stuffed nose and blocked ears. It’s only a matter of time the tickle in my throat turns into a full fledged sore throat.
I’m going to have to end this brilliantly written Friday entry here. Moments ago I did a shot of Ny~Quil {cherry flavored} which means any minute now I’ll be passing out, unless Mr. Sandman has other plans and if so I have prepared a well written plea:
Mr. Sandman: Given my current state PLEASE for the love of God let me fall asleep of all nights, tonight.
Respectfully Yours,
Colombian Princess
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My loyal and dear readers, it’s finally Friday.
Whatever your plans are have a smashing first weekend of March. ~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
