How Do You Spell Relief?

Do you remember the Rolaids commercial that asks "How do you spell relief?" and they spell it R-O-L-A-I-D-S? I have my own way of spelling relief this week. It is: A-N-T-I-B-I-O-T-I-C-S! I'm on my 9th day of being sick. After 7 days of suffering I decided to go see an urgent care doctor (it was the weekend and my Dr.'s office was closed). I was tested for the flu, but it was inconclusive because they said they checked it too early. I didn't know you had to wait longer than a week to test for it, but what do I know? I evidently have bronchitis and a sinus infection. Since starting the antibiotics my fever has been reduced/almost eliminated, my frustratingly killer headaches/sinus pressure is somewhat alleviated, and I'm coughing less (I think). I am definitely still sick, but can finally see the gold at the end of the rainbow. The Dr. thinks I probably caught it on one of my flights either to or from Orlando. He's says that's the worst place to be as far as germs goes because everyone is breathing the same air. Now I wish I'd worn a mask, but who could have known. Word to the wise - stay away from public places as much as possible and wash your hands several times per day. Maybe you can be luckier than I was and avoid this terrible illness. I hope you are feeling well!

Discovery Cove

As part of our recent trip to Orlando, Florida, Alan and I were able to visit Discovery Cove. The day we spent there was arguably one of the funnest days of my life...mostly because I'm such a dolphin lover. We got to snorkel with exotic fish, swim in an amazing lagoon, and play with a dolphin.

Alan and I standing in front of the dolphin lagoon.

Best view I have of the park so you can get a feel for what it is like.


Fun with our dolphin named Mariah.

Mariah giving me a lift

Mariah giving Alan a lift

Up close and personal

Up close and more personal

Some Rays that we were able to swim with

Discovery Cove also has an Aviary with many beautiful birds that will feed from your hand.

One of the waterfalls in the beautiful lagoon

All in all, we had a great time. The weather was perfect so it felt like a perfect day...even a dream come true.