caught by the cold

Scratchy throat, blocked ears, running nose – I have the dreaded winter lurgy. I have felt it descend throughout the course of the day as I sat here powerless to stop it. And I’m really regretting buying those silly Peter Rabbit tissues that clearly are not sufficient for the extremities of the flu.
Each time I rise from my desk I can feel as my body strains to fight back. As a result I am stiffening from head to toe.
Woe is me. I think a day in bed is calling, lest I continue to be a Martyr and only cause myself further suffering.
And a note to all who may yet fall prey to the clutches of this same lurgy: Lockets don’t work and they’re bad for your teeth.