March 29, 2011

For me, a lack of sleep is more of a threat to my immune system than if I were to inject five different live viruses directly into my bloodstream. Over the past week or so I haven't slept for more than five or six hours per night, which has been coupled with social gatherings, dinners, and travel. I should have known this bout of illness was coming when I almost brushed my teeth with face wash the other day, but life must continue, tasks must be completed, and deadlines must be met. The apex of my cold timed itself well, however, as I didn't have any meetings to attend or readings to do by the close of my last class of the day. Thus, I ignored my phone, ate some comfort food, and relaxed for the afternoon.