Being sick really sucks. Even as I type this, I'm sniffling and breathing through my mouth. The only thing that makes being sick worth while is watching movies and eating crackers all day. To make being sick suck less, I thought to myself, "why not write about it?"

So here it is, the stages of being sick, as told by Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf:

1. Waking Up the First Morning

And realizing your immune system has failed you.

2. Seeing Your Sick Face in the Mirror

When did my cheeks swell up? Why are my eyes so red and puffy? What are these crusty things?

3. When You Realize You Have to Cancel Plans

Whether it's going to work, class, date night, or girl's night, you can't make it.

4. But Then You Get to Pamper Yourself

Binge watching HIMYM? British romance movie marathon? Pretzels covered in chocolate? Hell yes.

5. Everyone and Their Grandma Tries to Diagnose You

Or they know an "old remedy that never fails!" Thank you for the suggestion, but I'll stick with my orange juice and antibiotics.

6. When Your Bestie or S.O. Takes Care of You

Aren't they the best? They snuggle with you and get you anything you need, even though you've got the Black Death (at least that's what WebMD told you).

7. When You Miss Out on Fun Stuff

And later hear about it, but pretend you're not bummed that everyone neglected you. They really didn't, but this is your sick brain talking.

8. You Get Sick of Being Sick

Enough is enough! You will get healthy!

9. When You Take Your Meds but They're Super Gross

Why does this taste like congealed vinegar? This huge pill isn't a chewable tablet?

10. When You're Finally Well

You can breathe! Food tastes good! Your head isn't pounding! Your throat doesn't hurt!

So yeah, being sick is no fun (for the most part), but it happens to everyone. Just take it easy, visit your local pharmacy or doctor, and binge watch on Netflix; I suggest Gossip Girl. Stay healthy, xoxo.