Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Gratitude Challenge Day 6


  • nasal spray
  • cough syrup
  • green juice (especially if it's too spinach-y)
  • salt water
  • ginger
  • burnt coffee (because at least I have some)
It isn't surprising that this list is much shorter than the rest; I don't often make a habit of tasting things which do not taste good. However, when a person toughens it out and withstands an unpleasant taste, it's typically for good reason. That's the case with the things on my list, five out of six of them being things that make me feel better when I'm feeling ill.

The thing that sticks out to me the most is nasal spray. In addition to its awful taste, it's just a downright disgusting thing. (Have you ever needed to use nasal spray whilst in the presence of someone else? It's awkward and gross and brings more attention than is necessary to the phlegm and germs which caused you to pull it out in the first place.) It's kind of a double-edged sword, so to speak. Most of the time, it clears your nostrils right up, reminding you that there is in fact a path to your sinuses. However, it drips back down your throat leaving this gross, bitter taste just clinging to the back of your taste buds. I usually try and cover up the taste with some sort of flavored drink (usually coffee of course), but sometimes there's just not escaping it.

However, when you have a sinus headache and your ears are popping because you're just that congested, you'll give anything - including a lingering, bitter taste - to find some relief. So, for that reason, I'm thankful for nasal spray.

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