Shaft, and the Kissing Disease
Mono, or mononucleosis, also called “the kissing disease” due to its transmission via infected saliva, isn’t as funny as the name implies. The virus that causes it (Epstein-Barr, or EBV) can be transmitted by less exciting routes, such as sneezing and coughing, and the consequences can be really unfun. Besides the standard swollen glands and sore throat (which can be really severe), the long-lasting weakness and fatigue that follow can be a trying experience.
What’s even neater is that we’re told “there’s no cure” by the hallowed halls of modern medicine. Go home, get plenty of rest, drink plenty of liquids, and wait. (www.vitaminusa.com)
I met this guy a couple of months ago, vertically challenged, BIG ego (yes the napoleon complex), a good looking fellow I should say, witty and star of the party. I’m sure you have this kind of friend. Now, for the sake of anonymity let’s call him Shaft.
A player by reputation, he’s got one girl for each day of the week. Sometimes even two. Lunch date with Sarah, drop Sarah home, pick up Katie, and dinner with Katie. The dropping of and picking up is a strategy to anticipate Katie coming in while Sarah’s still around. “Good time management baby!” he said.
Last weekend at the pub, disaster was brewing. Two of his girls came. Each not knowing that he’s been dating both of them. The brunette was cynical and smart, and the blonde was…you know, blonde. Brunette came earlier, shaft casually sat next to her..they chat, drink, it’s 11.30pm. It’s amazing how Shaft can act so calmly knowing that blonde’s gonna come soon. Turns out that he had in his hand…(wait for it…) a wild card.
Brunette has an illness that eats away her stamina. Yes, the Epstein-Barr makes her get tired easily. And on that illness Shaft was betting. He secretly wishes Brunette will soon leave the place. Not 10 minutes later, Brunette stood and left. And 5 minutes after Brunette had left, Blonde enters the scene. Amazing how fate leans toward the player hey?. Not to the sick, nor to the blonde.
