Well everyone, for the first time ever I got the flu. In my eighteen years, never had I gotten the flu. As soon as I do not feel good, I instantly increase my vitamin C. I drink more juice, eat vitamin C gummies, you name it. Name anything to decrease the chance of illness, and I've probably done it.
But this time, it was not enough.
It was the week before spring break, and I of course then got the flu. Maybe it was the close quarters of sharing a dorm with someone. Maybe it was not eating as well as I should have. Maybe it was not being as active as I used to be back at home. Maybe it was all or none of the above.
Whatever it was, all I know is I got the flu and finally understood what people meant when they said it knocks you out.
Both my roommate and I got the flu and it was not fun at all. I was lucky to only miss two classes, although she did miss more. But that does not mean I didn't suffer.
There were plenty of times where I knew I should get up and keep working but it felt as if my body would not allow it. Walking from place to place took longer. I got tired faster. Math problems took double, if not more, time to do. We both were constantly disinfecting everything we could.
There were times I would start to feel better, but then would later find out the flu wasn't quite done with me yet. One of my friends said life is hard, but the flu hits harder.
Now that I have experienced the flu first hand, I wholeheartedly agree.