Nothing Makes You Appreciate Your Life More Than Being Sick

I don't care how bad you think your life is going right now, I guarantee you that if you get sick, your normal life will seem MUCH better.

Yes, you will feel worse in the short term. Running a fever or suffering from bouts of what I euphemistically call Involuntary Personal Protein Spills (thanks to the great George Carlin for that one!) can tend to make your everyday existence a little uncomfortable. Even when you get better, you don't really FEEL better. You might be weak as a kitten. You might have to run to the bathroom every 15 minutes. You may find this period to be of some inconvenience to you and your daily responsibilities.

But then, the glorious day arrives when you look in the mirror and your face has lost that mustard/guacamole tint (color depends on exact illness that you were stricken with). You can go to a restaurant and actually enjoy the smells coming from the other tables - well, the food smells, anyway. You come home, and actually have the energy to resume your workout regimen - whether it's at the gym or at your local drinking establishment. Hey that's all up to you.

But on that wonderful day, when you finally feel human again, no matter what your personal circumstances, everything feels much better than it did before you got sick.

So, in the long term, being sick DOES make your normal life seem much better, doesn't it?