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January 11, 2001
Bleargh.
Everybody at work has The Cold From Hell. Hacking, sneezing, wheezing, aching, ickiness... and guess what I'm catching? Yep. I woke up this morning feeling all stuffed-up and achy, but I have far too much work to do to stay home. The thing is, I really hate having to be one of those people who comes to work sick, and spreads the germy joy all over the place. I'd rather just stay home and keep the misery to myself, but I was just away for two weeks and all. Plus my job review is tomorrow. (Wish me luck!) So I shall just dose myself up heavily on Dayquil and play the martyr -- at least I have Monday off, so I can try to sleep the germs away. I don't have the full-blown cold yet -- I'm in that nasty just-coming-down-sick stage, and I wish the would just cold would just do its thing, already. Meh.
I'm also feeling very cranky because my landlord decided to raise the rent -- it's still more than reasonable, and well below market value for the size apartment I live in, but still... I'm poor enough as is. I was just starting to feel like I was getting it together financially. More than anything, it makes me want to get my degree, so I can get a job that actually pays me a decent salary.
But, two things are cheering me up -- first off, Patrick is out of the hospital, and home, and doing much better. Hurrah! My little cold is nothing compared to what he just had to go through, and I'm very happy that he's on the mend.
Second, I got belated birthday presents in the mail! I don't know if the senders would like having their names used here, so I'll go with initials -- thank you, S. (who sent me a lovely, gorgeous Sandman book) and P. (who sent me a CD by the Orb -- and it's the one with Little Fluffy Clouds on it! Yay!) I know S., and have his email, and can thank him properly, but P., if you're reading, email me so I can lavish you with praise!
And now, I am off to make some dinner, then curl up in bed and play with my new stuff, and try to ward off the germs... *sneeze*
Posted by Mary Ellen at January 11, 2001 06:44 PM