Doctor Filth recommends a heavy dose of oranges, lemons, honey and scotch for your cold. Won't actually help, but the scotch tends to make it more bearable.

And, hon, I know you need the work, and I know the circumstance is special now that you've had a big-ass snowball thrown from above, but remember to take care of yourself as well as everyone else, ok? It's ok to say no for a day and curl up in a chair with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. Or just stay in bed and sleep. *would so be there to MAKE YOU if it wasn't for that hell of a long and cold swim over*