At the airport, sick in a very discernible and mucusy way, flight already delayed 1.5 hours, with clam chowder in my hair. Not off to a great start here but at least I'm on the way to the place I still call home.
To the poor soul who has the misfortune of sitting beside me on the flight: I sincerely apologize that you are stuck with both a middle seat as well as me on your left, and wish your immune system the very best of luck.