Dear immune system,

We need to talk.

I understand your need to lay low sometimes and allow foreign entities to attack the body. Everyone deserves a couple of weeks off. Maybe you're off to the sandbanks of the cerebellum with a good book. Whatever the case, giving me the stomach flu on a Friday (a Friday!) when Geekster has a product being released at work today and Spawnling has a fever of 101 and a cough to boot, is NOT okay.

I exercise, I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and I demand you be in tip top shape when I need you most. If you do not shape up, I will have to hire another immune system. I hear there are a few currently employed by stressed out 400lb chain-smokers who would love to hop on board this joy ride.

Sincerely,
The Maven

PS: If you insist on bringing up the amount of chocolate I consume, I vow to eat something three days past the expiration date and make you wish you hadn't.