[alphachiohmy]

Lozengers are my friend. I think I have od'd on zinc and vitamin c drops, and dayquil and comtrex. I made it through New Years alright however, my nose is becoming stuffy. They say however you spend the first day of the new year sets the tone for the rest of the year - I hope being sick doesn't count. Otherwise, I spent today sleeping, watched When Harry Met Sally, went to Red Lobster with friends and then to a sports bar to catch the first bit of the Illini and LSU game.

Thanks for all your advice. I tried the salt water yesterday and had cup o' ramen noodles with hot chicken broth. Instead of swallowing knives, I think I feel more like swallowing stones. So thats an improvement ... right?