The Common Cold

That's what it looks like. A rather pretty (in a way) rhinovirus. I have the sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing and coughing. Muscle aches, headaches and loss of appetite. It's just plain annoying. Especially as there is no cure - plenty of drugs to relieve the symptoms, but no cure. I've considered the Vitamin C, zinc and even echinacea (had to look that one up) - but I'd actually have to go to the store and I don't think I have the energy for that endeavor.

I was in San Bernardino the last couple of days and although it was chilly, my reading in Wikipedia suggests that no one has been able to connect the cold with the uh, cold. I do know that I pretty much need to stay away from John who is asthmatic and therefore particularly susceptible - kind of a bummer it being Valentine's Day and all.

So I'll stick to plenty of rest, drinking fluids to maintain hydration and the over-the-counter drugs. And plenty of tissues for the fluids dripping out of my sinus passages. And go to bed early. Mmm, maybe another shower.