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Cranky Poorly Pixie

Yes I've finally got that lurgy that has been lurking.

Yesterday at work was hard - felt rough and the chaps in the team sat next to us were trying to get me to see sense and go home from about 2.30-3PM. I left at 5.30.

As those who know me will be aware my team was relocated this year. Whilst down in sunny Berkshire we were a team of 7, now we are 3 + manager. 1 chap was on holiday yesterday and today so despite feeling rough this morning I went in. Felt guilty at not coming in and leaving 1 + manager to deal with our 4 clients alone. So you can imagine how I felt when the other chap calls me at 9.15 to say he "has a fever" (he was fine yesterday) and isn't coming in but may be in that afternoon. I was so pleased that I had made the effort to struggle in when other CBA. He didn't turn up as I expected.

I did leave early (2.30) as my head had gone, nearly crashed driving home as I couldn't concerntrate, my reactions where slow and I was tired from the last couple of sleepless nights of cold filled sleep. So when I did get home frezing cold despite wearing 3 layers and having the heating on all the way, I went to bed. I woke up at 7.30.

I won't be going in tomorrow unless I feel 100%, driving when not well isn't worth the risk.

I guess my club runs and long run are also cancelled for this week as the lurgy is on my chest making me cough, have a sore throat (and head ache) and feel lifeless despite eating loads. At least it is still before the traditional 16 weeks to FLM training plan starts. Ok so it's 5 (or less?) to Helsby but I've done 11m so that should be OK.

Now I need more sleep so nite folks!

Comments

beanz said…
((EP)) take care of yourself - and don't go in tomorrow - get better for Christmas - Oliver needs a well Mum.

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