I seem to be a magnet for colds and stomach bugs.So much so, that I've spent at least 5 weeks of 2010 and 2 weeks of 2011 in bed. When this happens, I'm usually very down in the dumps and in so much pain that I wouldn't even be able to laugh. However there are some things to look forward to when you're sick.
Advantage number 1:
This one is only an advantage if you don't live alone. I'm going to assume you all have someone human to talk to in the house. These people tend to be kinder to you when you're sick. Maybe not kind enough to be your personal slaves until you recover, but at least nice enough to offer warm drinks and a pep talk once in a while.
Advantage number 2:
The warm drinks of course! Somehow when you have a sore throat, the regular drinks you usually take for granted taste three times better. Of course you have to be careful, cause some drinks make you feel worse. My favorite throat helper is a heaped tablespoon of honey, half a lemon's squeezed juice, and hot water, mixed together to help stop coughs and sooth sore throats.
Advantage number 3:
Spare time to catch up on work. Being sick might make you lose out on important lectures or work, but it does free up some time for you to finish your business at home. I can't even begin to tell you how many times being sick has saved me from giving in assignments late. Of course it also lets you catch up on some well needed rest (the lack of which probably being the reason you got sick to begin with).
Advantage number 4:
Get well soon gifts always cheer me up. Whether it's a piece of "recovery chocolate" or a hug or even a simple Facebook message telling you to get well soon, the result is always a smile. My favorite gift is when I get visits from concerned friends. Seeing them in person is a hundred times better then a Facebook message, don't you think? If you're not the one who's sick, think of those who might need the "get well soon" gift, I'm sure they'll appreciate it ;)
Advantage number 5:
This one isn't always available to the sick people, however when it is, it's awesome. Earlier I mentioned free time. Well most people catch up on work or sleep during this time. However, if you happen to get sick at just the right moment, you get to use that time to play games, read a book, update your blog or just watch tv. This is the best thing about getting sick in my opinion.
I'm so thankful I happened to get sick after all my assignment deadlines! Angry Birds, here I come!
