Mental weirdness is right... Fever dreams about being stumped on a puzzle are not much fun. But then fever dreams aren't much fun in general. Still, it may be a while before I can look at a puzzle and not feel a little queasy.

By the time I had enough energy to drive down to Brooks to pick up some Gatorade, I was probably past the point of needing it, although it was refreshing. Maybe I should just always keep a few bottles around for emergencies.