speaking of the weather

I have been under it going on nearly a week now. Chills and a sore throat on and off. Today I felt so weak that I had trouble opening my chocolate jar - my chocolate jar! - to provide myself some comfort. I made tea, but the temporary warmth only made me feel colder. I have dirty dishes in the sink because the idea of water on my hands makes me shiver more. I even tried to sleep off the chills, but who can sleep at 4 in the afternoon? So instead, after a royal waste of a Sunday afternoon in Shanghai, I'm sitting here shivering under three layers of clothing and a blanket, explaining why you might be hearing more from me if I'm forced to stay home from work tomorrow.