For the last week I have been coughing myself dizzy. After four days of feeling miserable, using up my sick time and then having to leave my office while meeting with a student because I couldn't stop coughing I visited the doctor. And once again for the 900 millionth time in my life they told me, "Congratulations, you have allergies". I swear every time I hear this part of me dies inside. How can all of this misery be caused by trees, grass, dust, dogs, flowers, etc. HOW?!

The cough is finally getting less frequent, but I'm still dizzy, and I have no voice. It's been a rough week.

I look forward to being back here soon and sharing happier stories.