getting sick

the common cold fascinates me.  many times it cannot be prevented, and there is no sure-fire cure.  all you can do is attempt to soothe the symptoms. ultimately the cold must run its course.  my guess is that it is natures way of slowing you down in a hectic lifestyle, reminding you that you are not invincible.  some understand this, and some do not.  this is why you see people making little deals with themselves when they have ailments.  it is a testament to people having routines they are unwilling to break, despite being under the weather.  this is why you see people drinking and smoking despite being sick.  because when people are sick, they look for basic familiarity.  chicken soup and halls are very familiar, but sometimes so are whiskey and a smoke.

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