I didn’t go to work today because I felt like I was getting sick. It started yesterday afternoon with a heavy/achy chest and a need to cough after every few breaths. I went to bed early last night hoping to sleep it off, but woke up this morning feeling a little worse. So I ran to the office this morning to pick up my computer and some work, then came home and went back to bed. I slept solidly for 2.5 hours. I got up and did some work, then took another nap in the afternoon. E and I had dinner, and then I kind of dozed off again for another half hour. I feel better and I’m not coughing with every breath. I’m glad I stayed home today and I hope it helped ward off (what everyone at work thinks is) walking pneumonia.

I hate being sick. I hate when sick people who walk around spreading their germs. I hate when people don’t cover their mouths when they cough. I hate hearing news reports about certain germs that can live up to 2 days.

People, please wash your hands thoroughly, stay home when you’re sick, and stop spreading your sickness around.

I appreciate: hot tea, a comfy bed, the ability to work from home, and a little ice cream treat.

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