I'm Back!!

@cpefley (1926)
San Jose, California
January 14, 2020 1:00am CST
I need to take more time for myself, because although I think about writing on here several times a day, I never let myself get to it because I'm always consumed by something else: kids, laundry, dishes, cleaning up nasty messes...the usual. But today, after battling a nasty virus (not the flu) and taking care of 6 other inhabitants of the household (husband and kids lol) that have all taken their turn with it, I finally feel ready to start the New Year and get to all of the things I want to do, but haven't made time for. Side note: My wonderful daughter in college brought this virus to us, all the way from Stanford. She was complaining of a sore throat a few days before her departure to see us, and after nearly three weeks here developed bronchitis that was so nasty she was coughing up blood and green mucus. I took her to the hospital, she got a Z pack, and inhaler, and a steroid, and was healthy enough to go back to school right before she had to leave. I was terrified this sickness would do the same to all of us. However, the day after my sore throat began, I started taking this concoction I found on Pinterest, and I felt better after just a couple days. I will post the recipe below. It sounds nasty, but I kind of liked it! Cold Killer Shots 1 cup water 2 tablespoon Raw Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tsp grated ginger Juice from 1 lemon dash of cayenne 1-2 cloves pressed garlic 1 tbl of raw honey 1/2 teaspoon tumeric Combine them all in a container with a lid. Shake and pour into a shot glass. Take shots throughout the day. I went through 1-2 of these containers a day. So, anyway, now that everyone is on the mend, I'm breaking out the planners, pens, markers, laptop, tablet, phone...whatever I need to create a plan. Things haven't been so great lately, but I'm ready to take on all of the challenges in my way! Hope you are all enjoying 2020 and I hope to chat with all of you lovely people very soon!
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@yecall (208)
• United States
14 Jan 20
I hope you and your family get well soon. As far as mylot, I do schedule myself in for time to engage on it. Of course as a mom we are so busy all the time. Of course, you know what they say. It is busy people who get the most done!
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
15 Jan 20
That is very true! I'm trying to organize my time better, but I can't foresee what is going to happen day to day. I feel like I'm always faced with little emergencies everyday and get off track
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Jan 20
Glad to see you back.
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
15 Jan 20
Thank you! :)
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@dodo19 (47110)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
14 Jan 20
It's never pleasant or fun when your family gets sick. Hopefully, everyone feels better soon.
@jstory07 (134508)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Jan 20
I hope everyone in your house is feeling better now.
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
15 Jan 20
Thank you! It's close...very close. Only a couple stragglers lol
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
14 Jan 20
Welcome back and come often.
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
14 Jan 20
I will try that when my throat itch.
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
15 Jan 20
I think I'm going to take it everyday for immune boosting. I also saw a recipe for elderberry gummies that I want to try ;)
@JudyEv (326098)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jan 20
I've taken a copy of your recipe as we've had a few sore throats lately.
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
14 Jan 20
I hope you all feel better soon. That is the trouble when one person gets a virus it spreads like mad and everybody gets it. I always drink honey and lemon when I get a cold and sore throat.