Hewitt finally managed to get a hold of a friend of his that is a physician's assistant. He told her all of the symptoms that we've been having for almost 2 weeks now. Her diagnosis, (without seeing or resting us), is that what we have is a virus. The problem we've been having is two-fold: First, because this is a new climate and altitude for us, our bodies are still adjusting. They aren't adjusting well because we're sick. That's why we can't get over the virus. Second, we're most likely very dehydrated. She wants us to constantly be drinking water/gatorade/whatever. Like 10 bottles a day. Being dehydrated is making us weak and lethargic and we can't do anything when we feel that way. She says to stick to foods that don't upset our stomachs because that's what causes the cramping. No more Jack in the Crack for me. Damn... So Hewitt and I have been pounding down the water and gatorade all day in an attempt to rehydrate. We're also being very careful about what we eat. Nothing to irritate our stomaches. That will probably be the new set of rules for the whole office. Hewitt and I are the sickest ones, but there are several others who are sick as well. The office is really only running about about half staff right now because so many of us are sick and can't kick this.

While I've heard tons of advice from numerous sources and heard a lot from several doctors, this advice actually feels right. The heat is difficult on us. I do feel better when I'm constantly drinking lots of fluids. I just need to keep it up. I need to drink more liquids that will help me feel better. I was one of the only people taking water with me to work every day and now I'm apparently dehydrated. Well hopefully this will work. I'm very drained from being so sick, both on a mental and physical level. I just want it to be over. I want to feel better. I want to work so much...

Other than being sick, my life is intensely boring right now. My upstairs neighbors are loud and keep me up later than I want to be. They've kept me up till 4am twice this week. I've left them a note to please keep it down. If they don't, I'll complain to the main apartment office. My day is spent resting, trying to appease my stomach cramps, and doing anything I can to keep myself from dying of boredom. Sometimes I play video games. I've been playing on Scott's Nintendo Wii for the past few days. All I do is make Miis. I've made around 45 because I'm a loser like that. I've gotten all of them from this website. Almost makes me want to buy my own Wii....

Hopefully I can post again soon. But when I have to borrow computers, it's difficult.

Next week, I will have internets. I cannot wait!