04 January 2018

2018, first impression

2018 has started out.

While driving back from Chicago I became very ill and my situation continued a decline.  I initially thought it was food poisoning because of the strong urge to puke - something that I don't recall having to do in probably ten years - but other symptoms revealed themselves and it was pretty obvious that I had the flu - another 'thing' I haven't had in probably 20 years.  The second half of the drive back felt three times longer than it really was in spite of the fact that I wasn't driving.  A visit to the local urgent care the morning after we arrived (I was too wiped out to go that day we got back) put together a fun experience where a nurse used a cotton swab on the end of a really long stick to 'collect' a sample for a test.  That was very unpleasant.  I was prescribed Tamiflu and sent on my way.

It's been 2 full days on the medication and I feel a hell of a lot better.  I'm trying to rest as much as possible but it's been challenging.

A few random stats:
  • Watched all 3 seasons of "The Carmichael Show" on Hulu
  • Watched all 7 seasons of "Flip or Flop" on Hulu
  • Watched a Jim Norton comedy special
  • Tried to watch a Gilbert Gottfried comedy special (it was terrible so I turned it off)
  • Watched the first season of "Animaniacs"
I'm about done with the television - and sitting in bed.  I need a larger, more important purpose.

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