That said, I feel great. Sure, I am tired, sore, stuffy, and sick, but my cold euphoria has been keeping me company too. I was worried when my previous lingering cold (or flu) showed no signs of bringing me the mild euphoria that accompanies these illnesses for me. I thought that I might have somehow passed the stage where I could experience the pleasurable side of a cold. I am glad to say that this cold has put those fears to rest.
For those unfamiliar with what I call a "cold euphoria," I cannot fully describe it. It sort of feels like the blissful state of waking from a pleasant dream only to discover that you still have hours left to sleep in. It has the similar sensation to staying in a warm bed after getting news that work has been called off for the day. It feels like I could close my eyes and almost immediately plunge into a deep slumber (which I need to avoid doing when working). True, it is the most pleasant when I get to indulge in the above activities, but it's a nice feeling to carry around as well, even if it makes me feel like a bit of a zombie.
Today's euphoria was heightened when I completed a six game winning streak on Overwatch, finally earning platinum level placement. I know that video game achievements do not mean much to many people, but this was a goal that I have been working towards for months and I had almost despaired of achieving. Meeting that goal, with a cold euphoria to top it, has made for a very pleasant evening.