Y'all, I'm so tired I get motion sickness if I turn my head too fast. I know those of you with chronic insomnia and/or small children will have little sympathy, but gah.

Oh, I have sympathy. Just precious little ways to fix it.

I want Vortex's house elf when I am sick.

I want epic painkillers now. Jesus not sleeping well (or, you know, much at all) and a killer back ache are a bad combination. I applied Tylenol and lots of Advil and a heat pack.

Wasn't me this time.

Whoops.

Oh, I have sympathy. Just precious little ways to fix it.

I could fix it a lot faster had I not adopted my beloved and adorable dog. Cats are much more forgiving of me coming home and collapsing.

Cats are much more forgiving of me coming home and collapsing.

Because you are then convenient for climbing upon and settling onto.

Who's going to see the 20 Years of Bloodletting concert in 10 days??

Me too! Well, in 14 days.

I know that we're off the Bieber, but Forklift Driver Pimps His Ride for Bieber

When I am sick, I want to be left alone. House elves should bring me tea, ginger ale, and/or cold OJ without comment. They should quietly pick up the used tissues that are piled up on the table or that have been flung somewhat near the trash can. They should not ask how I'm feeling or if I need anything. I will let them know.

Vortex is me when it comes to being sick.

I feel like I have to take care of whomever is around when I'm sick and just. don't. wanna.

For whatever reason, I've been dramatically disappointed by the people around me when I haven't felt well. Especially the ones who ask what I need and then resent when I actually answer the question. My favorite was the (otherwise) good guy, who insisted in asking what I needed (three times), then responded to my request for crackers and gingerale (the CVS is two blocks away) with the rancid and flat remains from his cupboards. Ick.

I'd rather just take care of myself. Probably why I am so seldom ill. So, I guess I've got that going for me.

Aw, bonny! I would totally bring you hot and sour soup, and make tea!

I am very nurturing, as long as it doesn't involve vomit. (I will hold hair back, and get wet washcloths and water, but cleaning it up is the vomiter's job, unless you are under 12. 11? )

Girl, if you lived closer

I feel that YOU should live closer to ME. That way I don't have to move.

Cass, I feel ya. I just called my dentist begging for a Vic refill. The side of my head, neck and shoulder feel like someone beat me.

I tried to nap with the TMJ thing in, and it pushes my tongue up, so that I feel like one of those pug dogs that sleeps with their tongue coming out of their face. I have a feeling I am gonna be wakin' up with a BIG drool spot on my pillow...

Erin, that is so sweet!

And, now that you mention it, I'm going to bet that the vast majority of Buffistas would be awesome caregivers. What with the brains, compassion, humor and actual seeking information about needs.

I won't be testing that theory any time soon, but I'm going to stand by it.