For the last week or so, I have been chosen as the lucky one to suffer the good seasonal cold. With that comes headaches that last for days and the lovely congestion that drives you to the point of insanity. Being sick has inspired me to write about the things we don't realize we take for granted until we're sick.

1. Breathing Through Your Nose

We do this every day. But while we're doing this every day, we don't realize that in a 24-hour time period that can be taken away. Suddenly you have to breathe through your mouth in order to survive.

2. Chapstick

Breathing through your mouth constantly dries your lips out like no other. Not to mention the cold weather on top of that.

3. Eating Without Taking Breaks to Catch Your Breath

I was casually eating apple slices the other day and had to take a break before I suffocated and died. EATING APPLE SLICES!!!!

4. Mom/Caregiver

The people you live with help you when you're feeling puny. Whether it's a text in the middle of class asking,"How's your nose?" , or buying you stuff to make you feel better.

5. Swallowing Without Wanting to Cry

Luckily I skipped out on the sore throat this time. When that does happen, I want to cry every time I have to swallow.

6. Chicken Noodle Soup

It's a classic. Whether your throat hurts, you have a cold, or it's just cold outside. It has some type of healing ingredient that fits any case.

7. Behind the Counter Medicines

Dear Mucinex D, you are my lifesaver. Although I have to hand over my license to prove I'm not making meth, you are indeed worth it.

8. Tastebuds

I love to eat. But when I'm sick, nothing has a taste (which is depressing). I passed up Cheddar's spinach dip simply because I cannot taste.

9. Rest

Sleep is life as it is. But when you're sick it's the ultimate healer. Shoutout to my 9:00 bedtime every night.

If you're suffering from the wonderful common cold, head over to today.com and read about Home Remedies for the Common Cold. Best of luck and wishes for fast recovery!