Top 10 reasons why being sick isn't as bad as it used to be:

10. No one to be shocked and utterly disappointed in me for letting everyone else down.

9. When I call in to work, I say, "Self, you don't have to paint today unless you want to."

8. The internet doesn't require me to talk.

7. Lost is on.

6. I don't pass along my germs to nearly as many people.

5. Massive amounts of tea.

4. Massive amounts of Advil.

3. Colin makes me homemade, delicious, anti-oxidant rich Health Soup!

2. A liquid diet jump-starts my fitness program.

...and the #1 reason why being sick isn't as bad as it used to be:

1. Jammies!