Pity me (pleeeeease)

So I woke up this morning and, guess what? My sniffles had decided to transform themselves into a full blown head cold with sinus pain, sore and swollen throat and a running nose. To make things worse, I could hardly speak and swallowing was the most painful experience I can remember (and I know the body ensures that you forget pain as quickly as possible - why else would we keep on doing daft things?). So I didn't go to Tigre, I spent the day in bed, dozing and having weird dreams - generally about work.

The only thing I've been able to get down me today has been drinking yogurt. I know I'm not supposed to eat dairy products when I have sinus problems but it was the only thing in the fridge which was a) liquid, b) cold and c) contained some kind of nourishment. The cool loveliness of the yogurt seems to have calmed my throat down a little and I can now swallow without wanting to cry.

In a little while I'm going to venture out and buy some ice-cream - bugger it, I'm ill and I deserve it!