It's Going To Be A Good Day

You know it's going to be a good day when you wake up with a cold sore, a zit on your neck, and your back still hurting from a fall on the ice two days ago.

Yes, I am just like everyone else, I break out sometimes, and every so often I get a cold sore, which I ABSOLUTELY HATE! When I get one, it pretty much ruins my day. I wish there was a shot, like a flu shot, where you don't get one again. I would have this shot daily if it stopped me from getting cold sores. I've done the research and even take L-Lysine daily, but it still doesn't help. Most people have the virus, but not everyone gets break outs. Dang, why can't I be one that doesn't get break outs?!

I bought Abreva, but it usually takes several days for the cold sore to disappear even with Abreva. Then I also went to a vitamin store to buy some more potent stuff. It is a highly strong spray, professional strength, so I'm hoping it only takes a couple of days to work. I just get so self conscious when I have a cold sore.

So, I didn't mess with the zit on my neck. It was one that was under the skin, so it was hurting so badly. The pressure of it is going away, so I'm glad I didn't mess with it, which I usually do...but it's still there. Maybe in a day, it will be gone completely.

Now to my back...On Christmas night, I went to my mom's house. It had iced the night before, but the streets were now clear. Her driveway wasn't, but I parked my car on it anyways. I went to my car to get presents out. I was in my trusty tennis shoes, just standing there, about to open my passenger back door...BOOM. I just fall. Yes, I know, how do I fall when I'm just standing there, not even moving? Well, it's Jessica's World, and anything is possible! So, as I'm lying flat on my back with my right palm scrapped, because I tried to break my fall, and my little brother walks to the car on the other side. As he stands in the grass, he asks, "Are you okay? Do you need help?"

As I tried unsuccessfully to get up, because my trusty tennis shoes keep sliding down the ice, due to lack of traction, I reply, "I'm okay, and yeah I could use some help."

He says, "Well, I'm over here."

By this time, I just keep sliding and somehow manage to get up on my own...no thanks to my brother, still standing safely on the grass. Thanks for the help : )

I walk in the house with my back/behind a little sore and tears slowly streaming down my face. So, I guess I should have known from this that I would be hurting for days. But to be honest, I never thought about it...as soon as I got inside we began our Christmas and never gave it another thought. I guess that's what happens when you're surrounded by family and having a good time.

The things that seem hard....aren't, because your thoughts are being occupied by the good times and fun. So, I hope like me, you may have a few tough or rough days, but the good times outweigh them. I certainly wish for you a happy holiday season and a great New Year's. Oh, and I hope you have many memorable moments....and remember to enjoy the times and live in the present!

I knew it was going to be a "good day" when I awoke to so many imperfect things, but I also know these types of days are rare, so I'll take it, knowing they don't happen too often...and there are many people who have it tougher...

In a few days, my back won't hurt, my zit will disappear as will my cold sore...that is until any of it happens again..or as my best friend, Marc says, "Jessica, your life is a comedy show." I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult....?? After all, it is Jessica's World, and it's always unpredictable...