A Long December

Well, I got more than kolaches when I went to West. Somewhere I picked up the covid. Almost 3 years into the pandemic and I finally got sick.

I had a sore throat and cough on that Sunday, so I went to HEB and got sudafed. I also (finally) got a thermometer to monitor what I was pretty sure was a fever. I was right. I spent Sunday curled up on the couch, watching the dogs, and taking meds. By Monday AM I my fever.... wasnt... so I went to work. At 830 after feeling like crap I checked my temp again and the fever was back. I called the employee health nurse to see about getting tested for the flu. She told me to go to the lab and then go straight home. So I did. They swabbed both nostrils, I told my boss that I felt like crap and I went home. About halfway home I got a text from my boss that said "call me" so I did. She said "yeah, you're not allowed to come back for 5 days." We laughed a bit, because what else can you do? It's hospital policy to make someone stay away from work for 5 days once they test positive for covid. I also have to wear an n95 mask for 2 weeks (I have one week left now). So i spent the first week of Dec on my couch feeling miserable and watching a lot of stuff on streaming. Tho I did pretty much end on Scrubs. I drank so much lemon tea with lemon juice and honey those first 3 days that I NEVER want to drink it again. Also, I had my first telehealth visit and learned some meds leave a NASTY taste in the mouth. Ick. Just ick. My fever was gone by Tuesday, the sore throat was resolved by Thursday, and I was back to work by Monday. It wasn't a super pleasant week, and I was super bummed that the fella and I had to cancel a LOT of plans, but such is life. I even missed our holiday party at work 😔😭 super bummed me out.

Last week was fairly normal. I am officially the quality coordinator at work now, working for my old boss. The new nursing admin assistant is starting this coming Monday, so I can start training her in that job. I'm not sure where my new office will be... I just want to be able to bring my fridge with me!! Hehe.  I did find out that we got a grant, so that was exciting! I love it when we get $ that I've applied for!!

 I met A in weatherford yesterday for mexican food, and we had a lovely time. I was able to give her the Christmas presents i got for her, her dad, and her dog. She reports that they all love them! Hehe. I'm also going to be watching my former boss's dogs this coming week. She now has 3 schnauzers, so that should be fun. I'm heading out there later today. Cuts my commute down from 45 to 15 mins, no tolls, save on gas... I just love when I can house/pet sit. Apparently people at work are learning I do this because I've had one person say she may need my services in April, and another got excited that she may need me at an undisclosed time in the future. 

So that's what I've been up to. It's weird losing a week to covid. I've still got a bit of a cough, unfortunately. It's holding on for some odd reason, which I find RUDE!!! 

I was able to decorate for Christmas. Here's my Advent wreath. 

And my ornament that sings parts of the Oogie Boogie song. 😁

I'll be spending Christmas at home and then I'm going to spend New Years with my aunt and mom in Albuquerque! I'm sooooooo stoked! It's going to be a blast! Keep an eye out for that post. Hehehe.