There's an ewok in my chest

I have the same sinusy, coughing, sore throat, chapped face thing that half of Portland has right now. It stinks because I hardly get sick, so when I do I just can't do anything but whine and plead for more juice and soft, lotiony tissues. The family Christmas party is today and I don't know if I should or can go. I'd like to, but the furry creature in my lungs keeps rattling around and I can't get him out.