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10 Thoughts From A Flu Victim: College Student Edition

I think I coughed up a lung

Haley Houchin
Feb 07, 2018
Florida State University
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10 Thoughts From A Flu Victim: College Student Edition
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You've seen it everywhere, the plague has hit North America and is sweeping across the country infecting everyone it touches. If you are lucky, you've avoided the plague, more commonly known as the flu, like it's your job. But, some of us are not so lucky. Nothing is worse than having the flu and having to miss class and life for a week straight. Here are ten thoughts I had while i was laying in bed dying from the flu.

1. Am I going to die?

I have never been so sick in my life.

2. Can I get a doctor's note?

These better be excused absences.

3. Can I drink with this medicine?

Four loko is basically cough syrup, right?

4. It's been 17 hours, 21 minutes and 13 seconds since i've left my house. Help.

What is the sun? LMK because i have not seen in in years.

5. What do I do when my mom isn't here to take care of me?

Mom help, I'm sick. I need soup and love.

6. Can someone bring me food?

I'm not even hungry but I just want someone to talk to and food is the only way to lure people into my germ infested room.

7. WHO DID THIS TO ME?

I will find you, and I will kill you.

8. Does anyone have any Netflix recommendations?

Since i've watched 5 different shows with multiple seasons, I'm out of ideas. Please help a girl out.

9. I think I coughed up a lung.

I seriously think my lungs are collapsing. My cough could cause an earthquake. (Still hitting the juul though)

10. What is social interaction?

The last time anyone physically spoke to me was..... yeah. DAYS.

I have never hated anything more than the flu as of right now. Okay, maybe the flu and my ex-boyfriend are tied. Shoutout to all the people sufforing through the plague right now, i feel you pain. Do us all a favor and stay home though.


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