My throat is on fire!

It started yesterday, but caught up with me today. A slightly sore throat developed into a ruby red one coupled with a stuffy nose. Blech! I hate being sick, especially during the holidays. Last year I was really sick on Christmas. I couldn't even eat the big meal or the orange they gave us. That was the only fresh fruit I got all year and I had to give it up. Later that day I puked out the little bit of food that I did eat.

I don't think it will be as bad this time around. My throat feels like a mouse is trying to chew its way out, but my stomach isn't acting up at all. It hurts on the way down but I can still eat food and I make sure to drink a lot of fluids. I want this bug to be gone as fast as I can. At least it waited 'til after the Christmas meal to hit. And I have bowl games to keep me entertained as I lie in agony. Ugh... I hate being sick.