Turns out that this wasn't just a mere cold but was the flu, though not of the porcine variety. Not that that distinction really matters all that much because even the "regular" flu was enough to shut me down for most of this past week. I'm pretty much over it now, but even into yesterday I was still feeling lingering effects. Let's just say that, for me, last week was full of epic fail. Hopefully next week will be better.