Pollen Hangover

Perhaps I have mentioned this. I don't drink. Not because I fear hangovers. That is probably like not sleeping enough. Not a good feeling. Over the past two weeks I have not felt well.

There is a descent and occasional improvement. I still go to work every day. I even made it to Discount Tuesday. One day I am watching Air. The next day I had my version of The Flu Game.

Stupid pollen. While I don't officially have allergies when the car is green I don't do well. It doesn't pay to have the car washed because it will be green tomorrow. The worst feeling is "Almost recovered."

Sometimes it feels like I am through the worst of this. As life resumes I am reminded this is not the case and it's nap time. At least when sleep happens. Being awakened by a stuffy nose is a little scary.

Taking time off work won't make me feel better. The only cure is to let time pass. Just like a hangover. It's not like a night on the town ended with one too many. It gives me Covid flashbacks.

I did not have Covid to my knowledge. There are many viruses with no end in sight. No one cares. As long as I go to work and maintain my writing schedule I shall continue to be taken for granted.

It hasn't kept management from rushing us out of work with more to accomplish. The amount of money they save does not counteract the feeling that employees are worthless. No wonder employee retention is as low as it is.

None of which has to do with sitting out hoping I feel better. Sometimes medication is not enough. Ride it out. How many times have I wondered "Is this what will do me in?" That is silly to contemplate although not feeling well is a pain.

It certainly puts social options on hold. Oh well, I'll go to work tomorrow. All things being equal I should write more eloquently. That should happen anyway and there is still progress to be made.