Under the Weather

Today was a down day for me. Despite my best efforts to fend off an impending seasonal bug, I got caught. When I woke up this morning I could tell from the swollen glands and sore, scratchy, throat that this was the start of something irritating.

Bad news for me - because I need my voice in tip top shape so that I can sing on Monday at my audition class. Needless to say, this is really shitty timing. Really.

Thankfully I have my recovery regimen down pretty much to a science by now. As one who frequently falls victim to chest colds and swollen chords whenever the weather changes, this is all too familiar territory for me.

I got out of bed and headed straight for the market in the freezing cold to get ingredients for my own brand of Jewish Penicillin - (ya know, chicken soup.) I also picked up a fresh pineapple which is supposed to contain enzymes to prevent further infection to the throat and the acidity seems to cut through the goop that resides in the throat as a result of post-nasal drip. yech!

I also got some lemons and some throat coat tea - (my favorite homeopathic remedy) and set to work cooking up a cure for my all-too-common cold.

I need to be on the road to recovery in a hurry so that I can hold it together in class on Monday. I am a firm believer in homemade remedies and mind over matter, so I'm keeping a positive outlook.

Yeah, I'm gonna kick this thing in the butt, but good!