Febuary 16

Watery eyes, rhinorrhea, inflamed pharynx, sneezing and an intermittent cough. I do believe I am suffering the wonderful effects of a normal everyday upper respiratory tract infection. It has been just on a year now that I have not suffered from the common cold. The symptoms however, all too familiar!

I remember so vividly one morning last year when I woke up with the same complaints as I have today and in my semi conscience state I thought I had a cold.... for that short moment in the realm of unconsciousness I was a free person until I woke more and realized the cruel reality of my addiction. I had almost forgotten the freedom of being normal and having "just a cold". I wondered If I would ever have that luxury in living again.   

It has taken 53 days for my body to recover enough that it can now get sick. I know to most people having a cold is a compliant and something to be avoided. But for me today as odd as it may be it signifies a freedom I thought I would never have the chance to enjoy again.

A happy sniffler