Thursday, August 21, 2008

Feeling Ugly!!

Have you ever had those days where you just feel ugly!! This week so far has been that. Most of my life I have been plagued with cold sores. Lucky me one popped out this week. I could feel it coming on, and immediately starting applying the medicine, in hopes that it would not present itself. No such luck. Not only did it come out to say hello to all the world, but a second one presented itself as well. Now I have one on the right and left side of my mouth. It almost makes me want to stay inside the house and not go anywhere. I am applying medicine on them all day, because it soothes them, and hopefully it will help them to heal faster. As you can imagine two big white blotches on either side of my mouth, someone is bound to say something. Usually the comments go as follows "it looks like you have something on the side of your mouth", or "you got some mayo in the corner of your mouth". To say the least I always feel at my ugliest when they come to visit. So here's to those ugly days!! Hipp, hipp hur-ray!!! To look on the brighter side of things, at least they only last for a week to 10 days. After that I can look like my normal self.

7 comments:

dede said...

i am sorry - i hate cold sores! my old ortho told me his trick for treating them - he said right when you feel one coming on to soak it in rubbing alcohol - it worked a few times but not everytime! hope you can smile soon!

Brittney said...

I have been plagued with cold sores all my life as well. When I was a teenager, I would get them ANY time I kissed a boy. I always had them...just kidding!

Anyway, I discover Abreva and it seems to clear them up quicker than anything else I have tried. I really feel for you though. You always feel like they are screaming out to everyone "Look at me". Don't worry, even with cold sores, you are still beautiful with your long pretty hair, your twinkly eyes, and your cute little figure. A cold sore's not going to change that.

If it makes you feel better, I just saw you last night and didn't even notice them...honestly!

Stitch said...

Hey Beck!! I have been meaning to write for a while, but you know me...! What a great blog, your kids are absolutely darling. I have been thinking about you so much lately. I went to see Momma Mia a while ago and I thought of you and our "Dancin' Queen" days. Don't let your cold sores get you down because you are still one of the most wonderful people I have ever met! Love you tons, Lori

Becky said...

You are a beautiful, incredibly genuine and sweet person. Cold sores are just those icky things that come up like zits. They are no fun, they will go away and it will only make us stronger for the next one...I wish life were as predictable! Hang in there...only a few days more.

Marcie Bowers Miller said...
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Marcie Bowers Miller said...

Becky you are so funny! It has been fun reading your blog and seeing how much your family has grown. Don't worry I remember Chicken Butt too... Hey! I don't have a personal blog right now but Kirk has started one for his photos. Check it out when you have time.
http://kirksphotos.blogspot.com/

Marcie

Allison Nelson said...

Beck, are you drinking enough water? That is usually a huge part of the reason for cold sores. ??? Love your buns, ALI