gloom despair and agony on me

flu \ˈflü\ Any of several virus diseases marked especially by respiratory or intestinal symptoms.

I don't think I'm aware of a more ambiguous word. It seems this is the diagnosis for any ailment during the winter months. BUT, I think I'm officially joining the masses and chalking my 3 days (and counting) of fever, chills, chest congestion, etc. up to the blasted influenza. Perhaps I should consider it a blessing that, until now, a Z-Pack has cured any and all of my maladies.

Any of you guys ever sent your husband and a list to the grocery store?? Y'all keep your fingers crossed that I get over this quickly, without giving it to BJ!