Timing

Today I have to do a very easy thing, but it has to be done well. The Head of Department has asked me to give a 5 minute tour of the Anatomy department to some visiting bigwigs – some people who are important to us and our funding. Easy peasy. No problem. Except that I woke up this morning with a sore throat and a head cold. I don’t sound too good, and my brain is working even more slowly than normal. Forget those super impressive TV adverts that clear away the flu for a big event. They don’t sell those on campus. Atchoo.
And this tie isn’t helping. Fingers crossed.