and the verdict is in:

I have tonsillitis. Suuuucks. I got antibiotics, though, along with some more throat lozenges, so I should be feeling infinitely better in 48 hours. It still hurts too much to eat, which sucks because at this point I'm starving, but oh well. I'm very much looking forward to feeling better and having a good, hearty meal.

I need to buy a bike.