The Chronology of a Cough

Hey all! Here's a transcript of a conversation I recently had with my body: Me: Hey body! Have you heard? It's Reading Week! We can catch up on sleep and dramatically reduce caffeine intake to get through the day! My body: Its been very cold outside. I feel my defences are low. I notice that last week you slept less than usual. I’m thinking of expelling some of the mucus that’s trickling down your throat by developing a cough. Me: No please! Body be strong! I’m stressed. I have so much to get done this week. I don’t have time to get sick. My body: On the contrary! I’ve been strong, and I’ve been waiting patiently for this very occasion. It’ll be least disruptive now: you’ll be in contact with fewer people, and you will be able to nap all the time. Me: Argh, ok fine! But please make it quick!
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I can’t come in to write this blog today- Influenza (or whatever I have) and Steps to Take to Get Better

So I feel awful- fever, nausea, insomnia, you name it. It has been going on for six days now and to be perfectly honest, I would much rather be watching American Horror Story with a big bowl of chicken noodle…