Sickness sucks...part two

So I go to the doctor to find out why my throat hurts, and why I feel like complete crap. It is indeed strep, that dreaded, suck-ass malady. It is almost 5 in the morning, and I cannot sleep, cuz my throat is burning like a bastard. I did get the meds, but believe I will be taking another day from work, as I again feel poopy, and I don't want to expose co-workers any further than I already have. Hopefully the day's TV schedule will be worth more than a hill of beans (thank you Naked Gun). In addition to voraciously eating up another sick day @ work (I almost got caught up yesterday from the week's other absences..of course), I will be missing a dear friend's party this evening. She won a party for her and her friends @ a local nightclub. Free first drink, free entertainment, free sandwich bar. Not that any of this matters as I will be again stuck @ home, pondering how in the world this sickness has struck me...again. The last time I had strep was about 10 years ago. I remember it being ultra painful, so these last few days of so-so sore throat did not phase me, until this morning. Ouch! Even the doctor stated that he would not have diagnosed strep, based on my throat's appearance, but the throat culture told the tale. How to avoid this simply splendid saturation of sickness? Wash your hands, don't share drinking glasses, etc. All the things I already practice. So why now, why me? I simply don't know. 4 words to work towards a healthier me...Down With the Sickness! Zombified!