I regret to inform you that on this glorious Friday I've fallen slightly ill. No need to be alarmed my fellow blog babies, I do not think it is life threatening. However, to be on the safe side I consulted our in-house doctor (he's helping us research a cure for the dreaded hangover) and he suggested combating the illness with booze. The theory is to get the virus drunk before you do, thus allowing you're white blood cells to act as "bouncers" and toss that damn, dirty virus out of the "bar." As you may have noted, sometimes this practice can backfire terribly, if you try to overmedicate, and make you feel even worse than before. I'm putting my health in the hands of a man who gives mammograms out of the back of his van, yet I've got a good feeling about this one. 

WEEK 3:

Pere Jacques
Belgian-style ale
from Goose Island Beer Co.

Here's how things played out:

• First sip—This cold, slightly fruity, but complex flavor crossed my lips and filled my mouth with its healing powers. Instantly I felt my stuffy nose realize that instead of dripping, it should focus its effort of this glorious smell that was just thrust below it. Of course I'm a skeptic, so I continued.
• 1/2 way—It is futile to fight this complex Belgian brew; instead I have offered myself fully to it as a gesture of good faith and trust. As a reward my mouth has been coated in malty deliciousness that lasts long after the liquid has left my mouth.
• 3/4 way—I don't remember ever feeling this good while sick. Not even that one time when I faked a fever by heating the thermometer under my desk lamp, thus allowing me to stay home alone and play all day with my new alien friend that I lured into my house with a trail of Reese's pieces. Man that was a great day. Except when he fell in a puddle and turned all wrinkly and white, then it just got weird...wait a minute, crap that was E.T.! 
• Done—My head is finally clear and that slight ache that I was feeling in my joints has lessened considerably. I feel so good; I think I might actually have another. Here's to the healing, cheers!

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