On the mend

Emily is still sick. It's been 10 days of not-too-productive yet restful recovery, but I'm still symptomatic.. So I called out sick for yet another trip! My manager suggested I file a short-term disability claim as well. So, I'm now officially short-term disabled! Depending on what is approved, I might even get paid for the trips I missed! Here's to hopin'!

The past month has just been a roller coaster it seems. I was sitting pretty sturdily mentally/emotionally but apparently it was a small ledge, because I was kicked off without much effort. And it's all been so empty lately! And I lost interest in things around me, which in turn just made me sad that I wasn't excited about anything or anyone! I started the challenging climb back up, then, the oh-so-ominous swine flu! And it made me miss multiple engagements. (Baron, we will be going to a Beyoncé concert somewhere, sometime!) My week(s) of recovery have served me well though, because I am getting back up there! I'm so excited about getting out of the house and going on some newly planned vacation-trips that I'm feeling much more upbeat!

Another sign I'm feeling better, I'm back in the kitchen! Steak and eggs for lunch. And I made a simple yet delicious chicken casarecci pasta for the fam for dinner. I missed having all my kitchen items and spices out. :)

Whoa. I just saw an ad for Hawaiian pineapple upside-down pancakes at IHOP. Yes, please.