It was two mornings ago, I awoke with a fever of 101 degrees after contracting an unknown illness.
Also, two mornings ago, as I walked with a friend, I could feel the onset of illness, beginning with a sore throat and then a sinus infection. I wore myself out playing volleyball over the weekend, so I have no one but myself to blame. My friend and I come into contact with numerous individuals who are infected, but if our immune systems are strong, the pathogens are simply repelled by our bodies. But when you’re fatigued and overheated from a game of soccer, your immune system can be compromised, and it begins to cool down and not work as hard as it should… Like last night, when I slept nearly 13 hours, I will spend the next few mornings at my apartment writing articles and resting extensively. I plan to turn on the portable air conditioning system in my bedroom and go to bed early again, as I did last night. I went to bed at 9pm last night and didn’t wake up until 10 a.m. today, which was enjoyable because my body needs as much rest as possible to provide it with the energy it needs to fight this thing. I will work on my Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system all afternoon while taking breaks, and I will be able to complete it tonight before I go to sleep. Yesterday, a pleasant acquaintance was scheduled to visit, but I had to tell her she could not stay.