well,

now i’m coughing up blood.

i think of this as progress, since i wasn’t coughing up anything earlier.

just waiting for the lungs, now. i figure once they’re out i’ll feel 100% better.

taking ambien, then going to bed.

EDIT TO ABOVE:

For all my concerned friends…thank you.

Here’s what’s happening…I’m seeing a lot of pink with some brighter spots of red. It’s not every time I cough, and I have to say these coughs have been BRUTAL — the least exertion will bring them on, including talking, rolling over in bed, or benchpressing a refrigerator.

My sense is that if i see it get worse i’ll do something, because i think it’s likely a result of two days of vicious coughing. right now, i’m letting it ride.

I will keep you posted if i make a different decision.

T