So I might have the Swine Flu, aka, the H1N1 novel influenza virus. There’s no real well to tell without getting tested and most places aren’t even bother to test. Some say this is because it doesn’t really matter, the risk is the same either way. Another thought I’ve heard, one that makes sense to me, came from the LA Times. The thinking goes like this: H1N1 is the only game in town right now so, if you’ve got anything, it’s probably that.
I’m not at all worried, but I am a bit bummed. I don’t think I’ve had the flu since I was a little kid and don’t actually remember it, except for some memories of my poor dad getting it, being laid out in bed for a couple of weeks. He was in his mid to late sixties at least though, and it’s meant to be a bit tougher on you as you get older.
The tough thing about the flu, and the new version of it, is that it hits you really quickly and really hard. It’s allowances pretty much define being home sick from school. I am just well enough to lay on my side, drink some juice, and watch movies all day, but that’s it. Sitting up, as I am doing now, makes me nauseous, reading gives me a headache and don’t even get me started on the delirium that was my attempt at housework.
All I’m left with is a liter stein mug filled with water and a grand movie collection. Flood the flu away; bore it to tears.
Now, I’m not going to try to be a lesson to the rest of you, but I was schedule to get my goddam flu shots a week after I figure some bastard coughed on me, giving me this. So what are you waiting for? ”Ooh, it’s not that bad.” I’m twenty-seven, and in relatively perfect health, and it’s knocked me on my ass. Sure I’ll be fine in a few days or a week, but it’s just so pathetic being flattened by a bug like this.
That’s all. No real updates on anything or interesting thoughts. I just had to get something up as explanation for my hiatus from curiosity.
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heh…friends and I had a rather heated debate last week regarding the swine ful and whether or not we intend to get immunised. Some of us are surgeons, some are holistic health practitioners, some of us are smart-aleks and some of us sit on the fence. Ultimately, we figured we’re probably ok without the shot, but after being a little arrogantly dismissive about it all, I am crossing fingers, knocking on wood and performing a hundred other tiny rituals in hopes that I don’t get sick, and get my comeuppance along with the virus.
Yes, you’re probably okay. Most people are probably okay. It’s a week since I got sick with whatever flu I’ve got, and I’m probably okay. I mean, still in bed, but not too bad off. But a week in bed, ugh. Meanwhile, I wonder who I infected.