hopeful signs

Half an hour ago, it occurred to me that I was starving. I haven't been hungry since the 28th or so.

I haven't had a fever in two days.

I slept for an uninterrupted six hours last night, meaning I didn't wake myself up coughing after the bedtime cough medicine dose wore off.

My ears are less unhappy about being connected to my throat (although I had to resort to Advil for a while to make them shut up).

I sound awful, and there's still a lot of gunk in my lungs, but maybe my immune system is finally catching up with this thing.

for sore throats

For my own reference, mostly...

1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp or so grated ginger

Mix in glass and fill with hot water.

(probably not my own invention, but I didn't look up any other recipes before I invented it.)