world, I hate you

So, through an unfortunate stint of timing, I managed to acquire some manner of food poisoning at just about the same time my pre-menstrual cramps hit. This diabolical synergism results in possibly my worst experience since coming to Japan ever.

( TMI woe )

So with all the various factors combined, I called in sick today -- didn't think they'd really want me there having to make trips to hurl in the teacher's restroom every half hour or so. Now I must go lie down clutching my bowl and my hot water bottle, because I'm starting to feel like shit again and lying down is the only thing that makes it manageable. I must carefully time my activities to the brief period directly after losing my lunch again, which makes me feel much better (for about five minutes.)