I lied.

I lied. 

I didn't scream too much at a concert, I don't have allergies and this isn't just "seasonal". 

I have a cold.

The reason for the lie is threefold.

1. I hate being sick. 
I realize most people dislike it but I downright HATE being sick.  There is no time for this 'resting' junk, there is work to be done!  The only time I've ever called off work I had pneumonia.  Pneumonia.

2. I work with food. 
I am very careful to wash my hands like a surgeon - using the up to the elbows method and holding my arms upright like they do on TV.  I sanitize and try to never touch my face etc.  Personally, I hate being waited on by a sneezing, coughing, waitress.  I wouldn't mind a bluff or two about allergies (as long as she carefully washed her hands etc too).  If it helps you eat in peace, all the better.  You should also know I don't think I'm contagious.  If I were actually radiating say swine flu, I would stay home, don't worry!

3. I'm working to "think myself better". 
If you believe you are well you are well. *ACHOO*. 

In the mean time I'm ODing on vitamin C and echinacea.  The other day I took 4000% of vitamin C.

Yours in health,

-Citrus