January 16th I woke up early this morning tucked safely in my bed. Had it all been some horrible dream? My head was pounding, the way it always does when I have slept too soundly. I stood up and stretched my entire body, then rotated my neck several times to alleviate the tension. I walked across to the mirror and gazed at the unfamiliar reflection...I looked ghastly, pale with dark circles under my eyes. I looked like someone who had not slept in more than a week. My stomach churned violently and I suddenly felt the urge to throw up. I slapped my hand over my mouth, ran into my bathroom, lifted the toilet seat and hurled the contents of my stomach into the water in the bottom of the bowl. After several minutes of retching, I staggered back to my bed and fell into the soft bedclothes, my body trembling, too weak to move. January 18th Perhaps a virus or influenza is pushing its way through my system, causing my body to burn hot one moment, where I break out in a feverish sweat and have to throw off my bed clothes and strip down to my underwear, then ice cold the next, when my body shudders furiously, my teeth chattering, and I have to pull all the bed clothes around me just to keep my body warm. I have been bed ridden since I woke up two mornings ago, unable to sleep, eat or drink. And unable to move. My entire body feels rigid, aching in every joint, muscle and fibre. I can feel my heart thundering in my chest, hear the blood coursing through my veins. My hearing has become much more acute too, so much so, that I can hear a fly�s multiple footsteps pattering across the ceiling of my bedroom. I can't write any more now, a drowsiness has taken control of my senses and I feel the need to close my eyes. January 21st This morning I woke up and my room was in total darkness, although I could see every item clearly. The shade was drawn and the curtains closed. I don�t remember dragging myself out of bed and doing either, but I must have. I feel a little stronger today, although my appetite has not returned. The aches and pains wracking every part of my body have left me. I will try to get up soon to take a shower and put on some fresh clothes...perhaps that will help with the recovery process. I still can�t believe that I have been bed ridden for several days. My investigation will be hindered if I don�t get back to the night club. Perhaps my illness induced hallucination about the mill is worth checking out, too. I'll attempt to get to the club in the next couple of nights, but I need to feel stronger before I do. Whatever the insidious invader was that attacked me, it has certainly taken its toll. January 25th I have found that my eyes can't tolerate bright light...How? I pushed up the shade in my room this morning to greet the beautiful, sunny day and a blinding flash of pain ripped through my head, causing me to pull the shade down so fast that I ripped it from its roller. I have remained indoors all day with the curtains drawn until the sun goes down...then, I will make an attempt to go to the club. |
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