TAG's guide to being sick in NYC

I recently told a good friend that I have come to the realization that there is no such thing as a jinx. We as humans don't really have the power to put a hoax on something. I truly believe that if something is meant to be, it'll be. I may be the queen of over-analyzation, but even I can't fight fate.

However, I wrote in my last SICK entry that I only get really sick once a year. Ha! Apparently I can't fight irony, either.

So here is my personal checklist for surviving illness in the Big Apple.

1. Clean your apartment. If you are too sick to do so, have a family member, friend, or trusted cleaning person come do it for you. There is nothing worse than the combination of a cluttered head and a cluttered home.

2. Eat. No matter what. Force feed yourself if you have to! I baked ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies. They were quite fortifying! My doorman was extra nice yesterday and I thought about bringing some down for him, but then again, who wants to take cookies from a sick girl?

3. Have Souper Soup from Sarge's delivered.

4. Make sure your cable is working. Last time I was bed ridden, I had to rely on the season 1 DVD of The OC for entertainment. I've seen each episode at least ten times. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU.

5. Go to the spa! It's unbelievably soothing. Even if you aren't going for the most fun service, it's still a little 'me time' when you need it the most. (Sidenote: I highly recommend Olga at Bliss 49. She's amazing. Tell her I sent you!)

Aside from the obvious points (like, go to the doctor, which I did) these five things are sure to get you up and running in no time. I'm traveling to Sarasota, FL on Friday and must be in tip top shape. After all, this is one of my favorite weekends of the entire year: it is officially acceptable in all circles to start wearing white!

Not that I totally didn't wear my white Rugby pants last week. Because I so did.