Time to play the catch-up game (already)

Last week, I had a throat infection (not caused by flu or cold) and it caused me to have severe body aches and headaches.  I was so beat-up that I didn't have the energy to study and eve get out of my bed.  I actually fell asleep in some of my classes.  The day of my birthday was the worst of this infection.  But my friend's surprise visit made it all better at the end of that day.  Now, I'm forced to play the catch-up game this week.  Usually i never win in this game, but I don't have a choice because if I don't play this game, I'll be playing the 'snowball' game.  What a bad start to this term!