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To go or not to go to work?

Last night after dinner, I realized my throat was starting to feel sore, so I decided to go to bed a little early, hoping that might help. (I usually like watching Lost on Wednesday night, but I figured I could record it and watch it Thursday.)

That didn't seem to help much. I didn't sleep that well, and I ended up  getting out of bed at 3 AM to make some tea with lemon and honey.

So here I sit wondering whether I should go to work or not. I don't really feel that bad, but my throat is still sore and annoying (the tea didn't help), and I don't want it to get worse, as it seems everyone at work is sick as well. I can probably get away with not going in today, as business has slowed some what, but I know as soon as I decide not to, someone's going to need me.

Then of course there's the thought of sitting around the house doing nothing which isn't that enjoyable either, but neither is the thought of an 80 mile drive to work and then the same drive home.

Oh well, I just don't know what to do. Either way I'm going to feel bad. I just wish there was someone I could call, and ask, but at 4:30 AM, there isn't anyone else awake, and by the time there is someone available, traffic will be too bad to go in.

I still have some time to decide, so I'm going to take a shower, and see how I feel after that.

Update 5:00 AM


Well, ultimately the shower didn't help. In fact it might even have made it worse, as now I have a head ache, so I'm going to stay home. Hopefully everyone at work will understand. Besides, they can always call me if they need something.

Comments

Gerry said…
You need to ride MORE, it keeps you healthy just look at me...............
See you Friday?
G

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