So this past week has been fun (read: one of the most painful weeks of my life…)
Not sure how or from where, but I managed to contract the Norovirus. From the Center for Disease Control:
[box] Noroviruses (genus Norovirus, family Caliciviridae) are a group of related, single-stranded RNA, non-enveloped viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis in humans. The most common symptoms of acute gastroenteritis are diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus is the official genus name for the group of viruses previously described as “Norwalk-like viruses” (NLV). Noroviruses spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, and by touching contaminated surfaces. Norovirus is recognized as the leading cause of foodborne-disease outbreaks in the United States. Outbreaks can happen to people of all ages and in a variety of settings. Read more about it using the following links.[/box]
This lovely little virus had me in the bathroom for 5 days straight. No food, no water, no sanity.
It has not been a pleasant experience, and I don’t wish it upon anyone.
Thankfully, I do feel much better today, and am well enough to start working on my pile of email and writing more blog posts. It’ weeks like this where I am very thankful to have had a few posts already written and tucked away for safe keeping.
On a happier note, here is what went on at Money for College Project and Yakezie this week!
Money for College Project
[button link=”http://www.moneyforcollegeproject.com/2012/02/22/financial-aid-for-older-students/” color=”red”] Financial Aid Older Students[/button]
[button link=”http://www.moneyforcollegeproject.com/2012/02/23/5-ways-to-make-extra-money-for-college/” color=”red”] Make Extra Money for College[/button]
Yakezie Friends
[button link=”http://sustainablelifeblog.com/2012/02/22/tenets-of-sustainability-series/” color=”green”] Sustainable Life – Tenets of Sustainability[/button]
[button link=”http://www.stocktrendinvesting.com/blog/what-stock-trend-investing-20-simple-sentences” color=”green”] Stock Trend Investing – What is Stock Trend?[/button]
[button link=”http://www.pennypinchingprofessional.com/2012/02/drowning-in-sea-of-thesis-edits.html” color=”green”] Penny Pinching Pro – Thesis Edits[/button]
[button link=”http://www.fiscalphoenix.com/dollar-cost-averaging-and-long-term-investing/” color=”green”]Fiscal Phoenix – Long Term Investing[/button]
[button link=”http://www.mightybargainhunter.com/2012/02/16/the-joy-and-relief-of-giving-things-away/” color=”green”] Mighty Bargain Hunter – Giving Things Away[/button]
[button link=”http://moneycactus.com/rewarding-your-diy-efforts/” color=”green”] Money Cactus – Rewarding Your DIY Efforts[/button]
[button link=”http://www.roshawnwatson.com/2012/02/how-to-see-bright-financial-future.html” color=”green”] Roshawn Watson – Bright Financial Future[/button]
[button link=”http://brokeprofessionals.com/2012/02/22/i-hate-tax-prep-time/” color=”green”] Broke Professionals – Tax Prep Time[/button]
[button link=”http://erinshanendoah.com/dogatemywallet/?p=426″ color=”green”] Dog Ate my Wallet – Forced to Use Comcast[/button]

Dude, that is nasty! Glad to hear you are feeling better, I’ve had my fair share and feel your pain. Thanks for the mention!
Shaun @ Money Cactus recently posted..Rewarding Your DIY Efforts
@Shaun — I am certainly thankful to be feeling better! Glad to help with some link love anytime.
MoneyforCollegePro recently posted..Money for College Project Weekly Roundup: Norovirus Edition
Maybe you got it on your cruise way back when and your body just now decided it was time to be sick?
So sorry you’ve felt miserable, but glad you’re getting better.
shanendoah@the dog ate my wallet recently posted..Apparently, it’s Thursday
I had not thought about that, but it is certainly possible. I was in some third world countries. Maybe it was a bad mango…
It could never be the mango! Mango is nothing but good. :-p
shanendoah@The Dog Ate My Wallet recently posted..Apparently, it’s Thursday