Thursday, January 12, 2012

Incubus of Viral Plague

Hey readers, you know when you get one of those stomach bugs and you're convinced you'll never feel normal again? That's what I've been doing this week. Super fun. No sewing going on here, obviously. Just enjoyed my first solid meal of plain rice and broth, though--with a dollop of applesauce for desert! (Being on a diet like this always makes me think of Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada: "I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight." Hilarious--until you've got the stupid stomach flu.)

I hope to be back to blogging and answering your comments/e-mails/tweets very soon!

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39 comments:

  1. AmandaJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Oh, that is the worst. Hope you are all better soon.

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  2. JessicaJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Totally understand. It's miserable. Feel better soon!

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  3. LisleJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Oh, I hope you feel better soon. That's no fun at all!

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  4. AlaskapsychJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Hope you feel better soon. I know and love that line from Prada! When I got my Prada glasses, my daughter (ever supportive) said, it's true, mom! I said what's true? She replied, The Devil really does wear Prada!

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  5. NadiaJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Aw!

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  6. coffeeaddictJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Don't really care for the stomach flu diet.
    I hope you feel better soon!

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  7. Rowena DJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Get well soon Gertie! I got a bug a few months ago from our canteen lady. (I know I hate the thought of it now!) I felt exactly the same way like I was never going to enjoy a proper meal again. A couple of weeks after getting better I got stomach ache because I was so stressed but I was convinced I was ill again and cried on the phone to my mum wailing "but I don't want to be sick again!". Corr I am daft!
    xx

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  8. What-I-FoundJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Hang in there honey. You'll outlive this. ;-)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Really hope you feel better soon. You've had a lot on your plate for a while now, so I guess your body was going to force you to stop at some point. I'm sure Jeff is doing a grand job of looking after you.

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  10. HandMaidJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Oh no! Poor lamb. Well I hope you're not surviving on a cube of cheese when you feel faint.

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  11. heatherJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I've been thinking about that same quote this week, while also feeling like I'll never be normal again thanks to a stomach bug. I'm glad I'm not the only one, but sorry for your misery.

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  12. bridgetwhoplaysfrenchhornJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Oh my word, you and me both, I've been sick since the start of the year, I hate it. I just can't wait to feel better.

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  13. ElizabethJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I <3 DWP, and you. Feel better!

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  14. CatharinaeJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Get well soon! Already looking forward to your new Craftsy course!

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  15. jennielee226January 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Hope you feel better. I never realized how great water tastes until I went without during my last stomach flu.

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  16. LauraJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear that, I hate feeling that way. Do get better soon.

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  17. kbeerJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    I hope you feel better soon--take it easy!

    (At my Weight Watchers meeting a couple months ago, one woman's weekly "success" was that she'd lost x number of pounds that week due to stomach flu. She then proceeded to offer to shake the hands of anyone who wanted the benefit of the flu in anticipation of next week's weigh-in. Uh, thanks but no thanks.)

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  18. LeighJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    That is one of my favorite lines from DWP. Much more entertaining if you don't actually HAVE the stomach flu...Feel better soon!

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  19. Second Hand RoseJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Oh honey I really hope you feel better soon! Cuddle down under the duvet and watch some movies! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

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  20. Sewly a HarpistJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Sad times, I hope you get better and back at your machine very soon.

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  21. CherylJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    So sorry. That's the worst. Take good care of yourself. Look forward to your posts all the time.

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  22. SusanJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Happy to hear you're on the mend!

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  23. AbbieJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Oh Gertie, I am glad your feeling better!

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  24. LindalouiseJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Take good care of you & the kitty's are helping you I am sure, bless you.

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  25. DianeJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    :'-( Go easy on the food, even if it seems like you want to eat: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast... Of course, chicken soup, when you can tolerate it! Just rest & recover thoroughly. Being sick takes a lt of energy!

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  26. CaseyJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Feel better soon, Gertie!!! :)

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  27. Sarah RooftopsJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    It's my turn this week :(

    Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  28. House of PinheiroJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Get better soon

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Oh no, hope you feel better soon.

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  30. CatharinaeJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, Gertie, please let us know when your next Craftsy course is online! I have currently undertaken to do a whole sixties Mad men-inspired suit, but I am stuck on the collar. Really want to know when you course airs!!

    Thank you (and hope you are feeling much better!!)

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  31. Gil and DeborahJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Poor Gretchen!! Hope you feel better soon.

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  32. KyleJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Awwww! Feel better! I'm sending you healing energy!!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    hi Gertie!
    I hope you don't mind that I've made reference to your blog in mine.

    Thanks

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  34. Pam HunterJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I hope you feel better very soon.

    Pam

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  35. saraJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, it looks like it's been going on for a while! I hope you are OK.

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  36. AlaskapsychJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Hope you are better soon. Take care, C

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  37. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Hoping that you are feeling better, super loving your blog. Have I mentioned that I am obsessing about gussets? I want to sew a project just so that I can make them, lol.

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  38. BeckyMcJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Hope you are better soon!

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  39. David HudsonFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Verry nice blog here! I really enjoyed reading it so much that I bookmarked this on digg! I wish you continued success!

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie

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