Day 59: The virus continues to ravage the environment

[etumukutenyak]

..well, it's only day five or six of my cold, but who's counting?* In realistic terms, I've reached the "Totally Aggravated Stage", which has followed the "Almost Coughing, Mostly Achy Day" (#1), "Coughing My Lungs Out Day" (#2), "Extremely Sore Abdominal Muscles and Sneezing Fit Day" (#3), "Beginnings of Hope Only to be Dashed by Leftover Sneezing Fits Day" (#4), and "Back Muscle Spasms, or Ha! Moved Out of the Respiratory System But Not Gone Day" (#5). OK, today is really day #6, or "Oh No, You're Not Getting Out of Bed Yet with This Back, You're Not!".

At least I can still surf the net, even from a semi-prone position, which allows me to remain on a heating pad, with a cat comfortably nested under the covers and a cuppa next to me. Also good is the lack of any Important Stuff To Do this week, unlike last week. Friday was day #2, and I also had to give a 10 minute presentation at the very end of a morning of presentations. (Our section was the only one to actually adhere to the time limits. Every other speaker went over time, and not by a little either.)

I may have spoken a little faster than usual. My 10-min presentation took approximately 3 minutes. Maybe 4 minutes. It didn't stop people from learning what they needed to know about our section. After a quick bite of lunch, I went back to the office, did rounds, and went home early.


*That would be me.

Comments

[davefreer.livejournal.com]

Contrary to popular belief there really is nothing much that makes a cold feel better (or not for long) besides controlling the symptoms and rest. Hope you can do both. Mine (the internet cold?) has gone to the hot-eye stage where I am just irritable. Soon we hope to move to the just normally irritable stage :-)
A friend of mine recommends snorting Aromat (you have aromat? basically MSG). It will not help your cold, may destroy your sinuses... but will make the snot taste better. :-)

[etumukutenyak.livejournal.com]

MSG? Ee..thanks, but no thanks. I'll keep the snot and stay away from the headache -- but I do use Mucinex now, which is 'over the counter' guaifenesin with a drop of dextromethorphan. Good stuff. Other than that, it was a matter of resting in bed with large quantities of tea and other hot liquids, and the NSAID of my choice. I am at work today, although only barely and just long enough to be able to pick up DJ on the way home. It's the Boy Scout pancake supper tonight, and he's on the cooking crew. Only another 5 hours to go.

At least I have plenty to read! ;-)

[i-calql8.livejournal.com]

*sending his favorite stalker a big warm virusbusting hug. Because he likes hugs. And because he likes her, too. :)

[etumukutenyak.livejournal.com]

::carefully turns her head the other way so she doesn't get germs on the hugger::

Thanks! I can feel those viruses busting out all over! Er, I mean, busting up. Hey, you'll be happy to know that I attempted a binary pun in this week's LJDQ. I also attempted to ride your coattails again, since that worked so well for me before. ;-)

[i-calql8.livejournal.com]

And, anticipating the influx of binary puns on this week's LJDQ (this is an incredibly bright group of quizlings), I didn't make one. This time I ride your coattails. Prolly be the best ride I've had in years.

Um, did I say that last part out loud?

[etumukutenyak.livejournal.com]

No wonder I can't get anywhere today...