Friday, February 17, 2006

Friday Night Fever

Last night I rolled, tossed and turned all over the cotton sheets hoping to find the most comfortable position, drenched in testosterone and sweat with my mind full of feverish unspoken desires. My throat ached painfully even as I struggled to breathe carefully without losing my breath. Unfortunately, it wasn't Chris Evans I was hoping to fill my burning throat but the lozenges I'd downed earlier. The paracetamol and the antibiotics hadn't kicked in yet and I felt utterly miserable fighting the bloody virus / bacteria that had somehow gotten the better of me.

Jugs of hot tea and vitamins didn't help much even today as I rushed through my ward rounds. Practically crawled home after begging for some time off and drove dangerously through the streets back home. The fever racked my mind and it was difficult to even think of accepting a generous offfer to meet some of the bloggers in Kuala Lumpur - not to mention missing out on a medical conference there. Alas, the spirit was fucking willing but the flesh was too damned weak. As I lay on my sofa hacking up half of my lung, I doubt I could have gotten it up even for Chris Evans blissfully naked ( as God must have intended ) and covered in baby oil ( as I intended ).

In my bed!
Damn, it's getting hot in here...

It's at times like these that living alone as a fabulous singleton doesn't seem all that great. Sure, the hot apple tea, the cold compress and the antibiotics aren't exactly beyond my diminished capabilities - I can do that on my own - but it would have been wonderful to have someone sweet and wonderful ask me how my poor head's doing. Or if he's similarly situated, to cuddle up with tissues, dripping phlegm and warm blankets over reruns of FRIENDS.

Fortunately during my recent trip to Bangkok, I managed to get my hands on a whole slew of gay oriented DVDs - not hardcore porn! - such as Queer as Folk and Six Feet Under. Guess the trials of Michael and Brian will be keeping me up through the weekend as I struggle through my antibiotic course ( can I say that pills always tastes horrible? ).

Said it before and I'll say it again, but why hasn't some sexy egg-headed genius found the secret panacea for the common cold yet?

14 comments:

akihisa said...

*in a soothing voice*

"How's your head, dear ?"

*smiles*

Hehe. You sure getting sick a lot lately, Paul. This kinda concerns me, you know..with H5N1 flu virus now spreading like wild fire in Europe. And, you just got back from Bangkok. I've read somewhere that the body's immune system is somewhat compromised after taking a holiday overseas ?! Make sure you have a full check up, Paul.

Hope you feel better soon.

Petie said...

As for panacea for common cold, you knew as well as I do. We have no cure for virus disease yet.

I heard that it is because virus are smaller in size than bacteria, not to mention highly adaptable it is very difficult to develope the meds for.

Not to mention how medical research are now tied with capitalism and politics... How mess up is that.

Jay said...

Awww, poor thing. At least you still your have your elaborate fantasies of Chris Evans to keep you company. Hope they're especially realistic now that you're all drugged up and feverish.

BTW there IS a certain irony in doctors getting sick, isn't there?

-careful hug-

Anonymous said...

oh My.... This is like what? 1000th time this year you have been sick? Don't work too hard, dude.

When I had become single again after the longest relationship, I thought to myself "I am definitely going to die alone" when I was sick. i know how things would go in your head when you are sick. So watching depressing SFU while you were sick isn't exactly a great idea.

Get well soon. Where do I sign up for nursing Paul?

Maximus Leo said...

I swear by EnerVon c! It will keep you healthy and strong! Plus the occasional visits to the gym and jogging! Trust me, sweating helps!

Well keep well my friend and enjoy your DVD's!

Cheers
Ian

Anonymous said...

Get well soon, Paul! But hey, you might get more feverish if you keep on watching your QAF DVDs, what with those hot guys doing each other or the fact that it could get you hooked, like this one time when I was up the entire night 'til the cock crowed, watching the romance between Justin and Ethan unfold and crash. Whoops, hope that's not a spoiler! Warm hugs. ^_^

mARCus said...

You'll be up and about in no time...

Kiss My Mike said...

I can take the Chris Evans prescription though!

Hope you feel better.

ça va pas la tête said...

Get well soon!

AJ said...

I've got 5 seasons of qaf downloaded to keep me company this weekend.

& regarding your desire for curing the common cold, I'm working it as fast as I can, DAMNNIT!

hrugaar said...

But if someone found a cure for the common cold, I'd have no excuse to stay off work, dammit!

Still, glad you're feeling a bit better now, Paul. :o)

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savante said...

Thanks, ahmad. My head is feeling better. And hey, don't make me even more paranoid. Doesn't take much for a doctor who's seen all sorts of unusual bugs in the ICU to freak out.

I know.. don't you hate those tiny adaptable bugs! Damn them, pete.

It is ironic - but actually quite common for doctors to get sick, Jay, If you go through their life histories, most of us spend a significant part of our lives somehow involved in the hospital.

Innermind, you are right. I am waiting.

Actually you are right, shigeki. I shouldn't be overworking. But then again, I find SFU hilarious. You know doctors have morbid humours.

Thanks, boy. And with a name like that, you'd never sound like a grandpa of any sort.

Enervon C sounds like a good plan, Ian. You know how I loathe joggingand the gym, right :) Need to find alternative ways to work up a sweat. You keen? :)

Thanks, Mark.. and hey, I finished the series! So no spoilers for me :)

Hope you ar right, marcus.

Hey, kissmymike, I like the Chris Evans prescription too. So much sweeter and easier to take.

Thanks, ca va.

Work harder, aj! Although ru is right.. find the cure but share it amongst us guys only, okay?

Rick, no cute guys around to commiserate with me unfortunately.

Paul

Anonymous said...

Chris Evans.. YUMMIE