I've got a cold. Weak. The progression of cold symptoms is:
Days 1-3: Sore throat
Days 3-4: Thin nasal discharge, congestion
Days 4-5: Thick nasal discharge, congestion
Days 5-7: Cough, gradually fading away
Ugh. The sore throat is my least favorite part.
I've never had a cold last quite that long.. but here's a good tip: When you blow your nose, don't do it very hard and don't blow out one side at a time. Blow out both sides at once as gently as you can. Blowing hard is counterproductive.