ok, so I *am* sick

I've lost my voice, and have a terrible cough, and a stuffed up nose. I spent most of today fretting over my exam on Thursday, since I am way too sick to study for it. Made a couple of calls to Harvard Student Health, and finally at about 8 p.m., spoke to my doctor, who has told me to stay home for the rest of the week. And he is contacting the professor who is giving the exam to let her know that I won't be able to take it this week. And he ordered good drugs to suppress my cough and help me sleep.

I waffled for the longest time about this; I didn't want to actually say that I really am that ill, but well, I am.

As for the rest of the world... I didn't watch dubya's speech. Got a summary from a friend... so we're going to war in 47 hours and change. lovely. stupid effing Dubya and friends. How can they be so blind???