Average Jane and Ashlee Simpson

Yesterday I went to the doctor about my throat cooties and learned that I have something in common with Ashlee Simpson besides a propensity for dramatic hair color changes.  Yes, my throat weirdness was caused by acid reflux.  (Although I would like to point out that at no time did it affect my singing voice to an extent that would lead me to consider lip-synching.  I’m just saying…)

So it’s back on prescription acid-quelling medication for me.  I don’t know how I managed to overlook persistent, daily heartburn until it started taking a toll on my throat, but I guess I just got used to it.  Sometimes common sense has its limits, I suppose.

As a special bonus, I was also diagnosed with an upper respiratory and ear infection that I blame on last weekend’s air travel.  The weird thing is that I didn’t really feel all that bad. 

Since today’s a holiday, I got to sleep until it was light outside.  What a treat! That’ll probably help me as much as all of the meds.

The plan today is to grab a relatively modest breakfast when my husband finally gets up so we’ll be ready for a mid-afternoon Thanksgiving dinner.  In between, I’ll probably put up the Christmas lights on our house, and we’ve also discussed taking in a movie.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving (or for those of you outside the U.S., your Thursday).