i'm never taking a nap ever again.

i felt like i was walking through haze all day today.

something didn't feel right.

i knew i was tired from a couple of late nights this week,

so i decided to take a nap.

as i climbed under my covers, i curled up in a little ball, smiled [i discovered this about myself the other night--as i'm drifting off to sleep, i have a huge smile on my face. i guess i love the feeling of being all snuggly and warm in my bed], and fell asleep.

BAD IDEA.

the second i woke up, i had a terrible headache.

it felt like someone or something was inside my brain pounding on my eyeballs.

i got out of bed, and was hit by a sudden wave of nausea.

stumbling to the bathroom, i sat by the toilet and waited for whatever was making my stomach angry to resurface,

but nothing happened.

so, i trudged back to my room, rubbed peppermint oil on my temples, drank a baby coke and took a walk.

when i got back home, my headache was gone,

my nausea had subsided,

and i felt infinitely better.

today i am grateful for caffeine,

peppermint oil,

understanding friends,

minimal homework,

and

winter walks in the brisk, cool air.