Ow. My ear. Ow. My jaw. Ow.

I've been up all night with an earache. Finally I gave up and took a hot bath (not probably medically advisable, but I was desperate) and a couple acetominophen which eased the pain enough so I could think. Walgreens has a health clinic not far from me, open at 8am. I'll give them a try, earache is within their repertoire. I think it's an infection since the jaw joint is also sore & tender --oooh, it makes crackly noises when I prod it. *makes notes for hypothetical story in which Avon has an earache.

5:45am... am going to lie down with paper towels wrapped around my damp hair & try for some zzz.

Drat. I had plans for the day which are probably shot down in flames now.

EDIT: It's 8:30 and I'm almost dressed & finishing breakfast (banana and a cup of tea). I woke up around 8:10, pleasantly surprised that I'd dozed off. I woke up with a sudden memory of the discount prescription card I downloaded & printed recently. I'll take that- maybe I'll need a prescription.

My throat is slightly sore...mmm... maybe I'd better try to push myself to get to the Postal Orifice too, at least. (The rate goes up early next month but if I buy the 'Forever Stamps' now they will continue to send a first class letter at the current price.)

I do not have time for a cold. Shall eat lots of vitamin C and echinecea later.

EDIT: 8:42 I got myself all pulled together & called the taxi- he'll be here in about half an hour. Gives me time to try to do my morning chores & check on my cement cat.


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