You know how it goes. You have the big job interview the next day. You're supposed to run the Boston Marathon in 48 hours. You're getting married. It's the day before that vacation you've waited 5 years for. And what happens?! As you're getting ready for the big moment, you notice a need to clear your throat. "Just a little tickle," you tell yourself, hope in your voice. A few hours later, a twinge. Maybe on the left side. "OH NO" the inner voice starts to scream----"NOT NOW!" You race to the fridge, down a quart of orange juice, take every vitamin within reach and dash to take a nap to build up the ole immune system. Two hours later, after waking from the nap, the twinge is now an ache, your right nostril is as clogged as the Deck Park Tunnel and now there's a headache....oh yeah, you're IRKED. Then, when you go to get up, you're overwhelmed by the "first day of a cold" fatigue. You collapse into tears. "I can't be sick NOW!! I've got the interview/marathon/wedding/vacation tomorrow!!" Welcome to life, my friend. We've all been there. Now get back in bed, drink plenty of fluids, take your Theraflu and hope for the best.
