Sick — again
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011I’ve been sick again, for the last week and a half. I had a cold, but it developed into an upper respiratory infection. I haven’t even been commuting by bicycle, while I’m sick. I have done so in the past and I basically decided it’s not worth it. It’s just not enjoyable, and I end up thinking, “Why am I doing this?” So I’m not doing that. The timing couldn’t have been worse — last week was my busiest week of the entire semester, and I was sick the whole time. Ugh.
For now, I’m getting to/from/around campus by bus, walking, and rides from my wife. It’s times like this when I’m glad I have some alternatives to riding.
Next week is finals, and then I have a few weeks off before winter semester begins. I’m looking forward to a break, and I hope I’ll be well enough to do some riding by then. I am thinking that I would really like to do some wandering rides — take my time and just enjoy myself, nothing too intense. It sounds relaxing.
December 7th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Being sick is no fun. Get better.
December 7th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I have had a similar illness for over a week now. I haven’t had the desire to ride either. I have set up my winter commuter though and hope to get the studs on just in squeak of time for the snow.
I sold my car intentionally and I too find myself grabbing rides and using the bus. Live it up man. It’s good, clean fun!
Get well
December 7th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
The gunk has been with me for 3 weeks now, although no infection.
Good luck. Get well. Love to ride with you over the break.
December 7th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Same situation but different outcome. “If I’m too sick to ride to work, I’m too sick to GO to work.”
December 7th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Michael,
Hope you feel better soon!
Take care.
Paz
Chandra
PS. I might be in your neck of the woods around Christmas!
December 7th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Hope you feel better soon, and good luck with your finals.
If you and Sarah get up to the Fort for the holidays, please give me a call.
December 7th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Sorry to hear you’re still sick
It’s been an awful winter for it so far!
A guy I know who races for the Mothership (you might see him at the Little 500) once blessed me out for riding while sick, so I think you’re doing the right thing taking a break — especially since you’ll need that energy for finals!
Once they’re over, I hope the break will bring you lots of rest and recuperation — and, of course, egg nog.
Assuming you like egg nog, of course
December 8th, 2011 at 1:44 am
Get well soon.
December 8th, 2011 at 9:21 am
It seems to be going around. My oldest son commented last night, “I’m sick of being sick.” Get some rest, and get well.
December 8th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Take care of yourself and get well. The bike will still be there, later.
I’ve had a tough time taking that advice, in the past, but this year taught me my lesson on that.
Happy Christmas. (Give Rob a kiss and pet Sarah, for me…no, wait. Strike that, reverse it, and proceed.)
December 8th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
It sounds like you need to relax in more ways than one. I hope you get a chance very soon.
December 21st, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Stay in bed till your better. It is the quickest remedy.