Being Sick

I've been fighting a cold and sore throat for about a week. It's in its final stages (less phlegm, less tenderness in my throat).

If I run a fever I'm pretty good about seeing a doctor---I've no desire to miss large amounts of work time.  That didn't apply here, but I did tell my family that I was sick and that I would be contributing less at home as appropriate.  I don't get sick much so they're pretty much supportive, just clueless sometimes.

I'm grateful that I don't get "sick" very often.  I don't think I've missed more than a couple of days of work over the decades.  I do have long-term health contributions, being overweight, diabetic, and having sleep-apnea.  The long-term stuff affects my prospects of a retirement that I can enjoy but does not yet affect my work week.

Back with a Vengeance

Since returning from my conference I've had two weeks of meetings, and it has been a whirlwind.  Little of it has been wasted, but I haven't had much time to focus on my classes.

I need to acknowledge that this is now part of my annual cycle, and finish my course preparations in July.

In a New Town

I'm at a conference in a city that I've not visited before.  The weather has been good, and I've had time to walk around and explore.

It's a great town, lots of good restaurants and things to do.  Inevitably I start having a background fantasy of not going back.  I wouldn't need to have a million dollars, but more than I currently do now.

Leave all my problems behind me.  Develop new problems, cause that's what I do.