Today when I called in sick I said it was a stomach virus. It COULD be a stomach virus... but it somehow seemed less embarassing than saying "if someone could stick a giant pin in me and let me fly around the room for a while I could come to work"
Oh, Trudy, I know this syndrome all too well. The last time it happened to me it was right after thanksgiving and it was hardcore, because I did throw up, which is not usual for me and the horrible gas pains. Usually I just maybe smoke up a little and try to sleep because the pain tenses me up so much it won't go away while I'm concious. Child's pose sort of makes me feel better sometimes and has encouraged the release of gas IME.
There is a NASTY norovirus (stomach bug) going aroung NYC right now - ER visits for vomiting and diarrhea are almost double what they were last year around this time. I had it right after Christmas and it was No Fun. It took about 3 days to work itself out of my system.
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There's a vomiting bug going around my office here too. Most people fell to it over Christmas but two more people have called in today. I'm hoping I miss it by virtue of working downstairs away from the open-plan germ-sharing area.
ETA: England too! [link]
It's airborne!
Flipflop news:
I currently count five people in the boarding area that are wearing flipflops. And there are at least two other people missing socks. I'm not sure what this says about us...either we're really smart packers--keeping room for more swimsuits--or really stupid to be out in 1 degree F temps without socks on.
That you people are insane?
That you people are insane?
Yeah, pretty much. I'm also vain. I didn't want to mess up my pedicure.
ETA: Mostly it just cracks me up that I'm not the only one.
I vote B. What if you get rerouted to Gander, Newfoundland?
Have a great trip. Wear real shoes coming home.
Wear real shoes coming home.
I didn't bring them. They take up too much space. And if I get rerouted to Newfoundland, well, that would suck.
They wouldn't be taking up space if they were ON YOUR FEET.
They wouldn't be taking up space if they were ON YOUR FEET.
Did you miss the part about not wanting to mess up my pedicure???
I know I'm insane. I just think it's funny that I'm not the only one.
Ok. Must sign off. They're pre-boarding. You crazy kids don't have too much fun without me!
