Saturday, August 30, 2014

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.

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