Yup, I'm ill. sick. must stay in bed for a week. Doctor's order.
The first time ever in the US, I'm ill with influenza. People here seem to be terrified with this virus, because it's fast spreading and highly contagious. That is probably why the doctor ordered me to stay at home for a week, so that I will not spread the virus to others.
Darn! I lost another week of effective working. In addition to my laziness, this is of course hampering my schedule of completing thesis, presentation, classes. Oh well....I'd better be back to my bed then...