I have mononucleosis...

So I have mono. Joy. I found out about, oh, probably two weeks ago or so. Being stubborn and foolish, I decided to return to Ohio for commencement and work, but I got worse, so I ended up spending three days in a hotel room not doing anything. Then I decided that being in Ohio wouldn't be productive to me getting better, so I came home.

I am now back home in California, sleeping my life away and desperately trying to get better. Have I mentioned how much I hate being forced to rest? Granted, when I have time to rest in my busy life, I usually take advantage of it, but I hate being forced not to do anything. I basically sit at home all day watching Bones online. It's far from ideal. I'd much rather be interviewing prospective students, giving tours, or even starting to research or do GRE prep. Granted, GRE prep is probs going to start soon because I'm going insane, so we'll see how that goes.

On the bright side of things, I get to spend more time with my family this summer than I have in over a year. I've missed them and family bonding is always a good thing. I <3>way more than I realized. But I'm back and I'm going to enjoy my bonding (within the confines of my own home, of course).

The one thing I do NOT understand is people who think that me being home with mono means I'm free to hang out. Let me make this clear. I came home from Ohio in order to rest and recover. This, unfortunately, does not include spending copious amounts of time with friends. Sorry, people, but me getting better is the top priority at the moment. Maybe if I'm better in a couple weeks I'll have the time and energy to hang out, but otherwise, I don't know.

Oh, and a note to my friend who I know will read this eventually. I hope you realize that the ball is in your court after what happened the last time we saw each other. Think about it, please.

I have decided that Netflix's instant play feature is pretty much the most amazing thing ever. I've gone through all 7 seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, all 5 seasons of Angel, and I'm about 5 or 6 episodes from completing the 3rd season of Bones. Anyone have some good T.V. show recommendations after I finish Bones? Keep in mind that I have a lot of time on my hands and will be going through a lot of T.V. shows in the next few weeks. Oh, and I'll take movie recommendations, too. Those can be helpful.

Once I get better, I'll head back to Ohio to work, but until then I'm stuck in my house in the Bay. I wish I could be out and about enjoying California, but I am stuck inside spending most of my time sleeping. On the positive side of things, I'm definitely making a dent in my sleep debt. On the negative side of things, I hate not being able to do anything. I think I'll start learning some new piano repertoire. That should keep me occupied for a while.

I'll probably blog more often while I'm home. I don't know exactly what I'll be blogging about, but I'll find something to discuss/bitch about/whatever.

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