Four days, coming to the fifth in a few minutes time. I've been trying to keep it at bay. Keep it far away from me so I can continue with my life. But I'm still entangled in its strong tentacles, pulling me back whenever I seem to have broken away.

Water doesn't seem to do any good. More than 2 litres of water (together with umpteen visits to the toilet) and lots of sleep doesn't work. Why. I think it's a virus, waiting to erupt once I let my guard down. I can't let it win. I must prevail and fight.

Fight and show them courage and bravery, not cowardice!

Out, out damn sorethroat!