Aug 22, 2008 16:43
The last week has been pretty much as normal for me. My long-hoped-for and much-needed time off is not going to happen until after our collaborator leaves, as I have been busy with all sorts of labwork. I have, however, found myself with some time off of a different kind: last Wednesday evening I contracted either food poisoning or some nasty stomach bug. This almost certainly happened while I was at a pub, so my intestinal discomfort was at first mistaken for the aftereffects of too much alcohol. However, as a friend pointed out, I did not drink all that much, and the sweating and fever settled the matter. I managed to get home earlyish, and after tossing and turning and feeling generally miserable, got up and addressed the matter more directly. A few good heaves later, I was able to sleep, and yesterday spent most of the time in bed, slightly queasy but much better. Today I have had little if any upset stomach; mostly I have just been tired. However, I ahve a whole weekend ahead of me, and with any luck at all I will get enough of a taste of my yet-to-come time off that I might actually be relaxed and ready for the next week!
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