Damn allergies....
Woke up this morning with a raging sore throat... the kind that makes you go aaaaargh. Then realise that hurts and resolve not to make any unnecessary noise.

I headed blearily to the bathroom and the medicine cabinet. Rummaged around, couldn't find my usual brand of throat lozenges. Cursed silently. Further rummage produced the ones I buy for the kids, but never take myself 'cos I'm allergic to the flavouring in them.

Debated in my head - do I take one or not? Really really sore throat versus (fairly mild) allergic reaction?

Oh, hang it! I took one. Sat in the dark, on the toilet (lid down) and sucked away merrily (oo err). A few minutes later, throat is easing slightly. Oh goody! Back to bed then.

I climb back into bed, avoiding disturbing sleeping Mr Witch, settle in. All is well.....

Not quite. After around twenty minutes, I began to itch. Badly. I squirmed around. I scratched. I gave in, and got back up.

In the bathroom, light on this time, I look in the mirror. Another aaargh! Hives, all over my face. Further checking reveals they're all over my body. Not a good look for the New Year party!

Another rake in the medicine cabinet produces the anti-histamines. Lob one down my throat, and finally, several hours later, the hives are beginning to fade. Experience tells me, though, that I'll need more anti-histamines later. Experience has also taught me that I can't drink when taking them, or I end up asleep in the corner after two beers!

Looks like being a really fun New Year then. My throat is still sore, even with the proper throat lozenges (thank god the chemist is open!) and it hurts to swallow (no tittering at the back). I won't be having much, if anything, to drink. Ever tried being the only sober adult at a Scottish New Year party? It sucks! Might take the camera though, so I can laugh at everyone tomorrow when they feel like death warmed up and I'm brand new!

So tonight, as you celebrate the beginning of 2008, spare a thought for me. I'll be the one in the corner, stone cold sober, still a bit itchy, probably still with a sore throat. Self-pity? Me? Hell yeah.

Still, have a good New Year, everyone. Enjoy tonight, and have a drink for me!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Mon 31 Dec 2007, 11:24, 8 replies)

D'oh!
Sorry about that - I'll certainly have one for you... what would you prefer, beer or bloody mary?

Hope your evening's better than you're expecting...

*hugs*
(Professor Kenny Martin Hmm? What?, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 12:04, closed)

PKM
Make it a beer, thanks. Never drink spirits any more - they make me aggressive. Not a good thing when I'm the size of your average 12 year old!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Mon 31 Dec 2007, 12:27, closed)

You have my sympathy and understanding
I'm in Edinburgh, with no voice, a temperature and a severe challenge to keep down anything more than water at the moment. Know then, you're not alone in this sorry, sorry state of affairs. I fear we'll both be having a shite Hogmanay :(

(Still; looks like the street party's rained out again, so no loss there)
(wing_cmdr I mean not real, but almost a real hologram, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 14:23, closed)

wing cmdr
Sympathy right back at ya! Try flat coke or flat lemonade - acts like a rehydration drink but tastes marginally better. Worked for me the week before Christmas!
Will be watching the street party (I live here too and wouldn't go if you paid me) to see all the broken-hearted wee lassies cos' Leon's cancelled!! Wait a minute.......you're not Leon are you?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Mon 31 Dec 2007, 14:54, closed)

DRY!
I'm not drinking either, I've got to work.
Damn the whole living the dream thing.
(allyourbasekris Hotdog, Jumping Frog, Alberquerque, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 16:12, closed)

Spare a thought?
I won't be getting pissed either, and I have flu. So I guess you have someone in the corner with you.
( RiverBlues Hello, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 16:18, closed)

WeeWitch
Cheers, just about everything so far, flat ginger can't hurt :). Came down with this bastard right before Christmas, and went rapidly downhill from there. It can honestly say this has been the shiteyest holiday ever. And coming just after my big win and everything...
(wing_cmdr I mean not real, but almost a real hologram, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 17:35, closed)

Awww
Poor you! And it has to be on today of all days, too. I'll have a drink (or few) for you. Hope you manage to have fun all the same! You don't need alcohol to have fun! (or so they say)

I'm sneezy myself (blasted cold) but I'm putting off the medication so I can get wasted.
(Wheeler back off Amazon, she's mine!, Mon 31 Dec 2007, 19:20, closed)