It's become something of a back-to-school tradition: the children return from summer break, and a week or so later I get sick.
The kids came back two weeks ago, and seven days later I started to feel poorly. Sneezing, itchy throat, a burning in my chest. By that night I was coughing and aching all over, and my asthma began to flare. I ended up missing two and a half days of work last week and having to see the doctor. I'm still not 100% but definitely on the mend.
Yesterday a more recent back-to-school tradition took place: I had to go for jury selection. This has happened for the last three Augusts since I transferred to my current school. After missing half of last week, I hated to miss yet another day of work, but jury duty isn't negotiable. I'm just grateful that I didn't get selected, because they pulled jurors for cases for four hours. Almost everyone in the room got chosen for a case or two, so I guess I lucked out.
This morning I'm finally back to work. Hopefully there won't be any further interruptions for awhile, because I have a lot of catching up to do.
Those nasty, germ-ridden children have a lot to answer for. Hope you're feeling much better very soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd the smallest kids always want hugs. It's sweet, but still....too germy!
DeleteJury duty AND a virus, you lucky girl you! Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?! :) Thanks Debra.
DeleteIf it weren't for bad, you'd have no luck at all! I hope you'll feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm much better. Still a bit of a lingering cough, but otherwise on the mend.
DeletePhew - what a way to get back... Hopefully, as you say, that's it now for a while in terms of interruptions you could do without.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people around here have been sneezing and coughing, too; I blame the A/C on trains, planes and in cars.
I got caught up on a lot of work yesterday, so I feel more at ease now. :)
DeleteYes! Let's start a fresh new year with all the ways to prevent anything being easy. You poor thing.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Thanks Mary.
DeleteOh, Lord! That is NOT a good start. Hopefully you're getting all your stress out of the way in one go so it will be smooth sailing from here on!
ReplyDeleteI hope so!
DeleteI've been called for Jury Duty twice and didn't get selected either time. I almost did once, but as we waited in the hallway someone came by and said a plea deal had been reached.
ReplyDeleteEvery year I get called, but so far I haven't been selected.
DeleteWhat a way to start. Glad you didn’t get selected for jury duty and that you’re health is improving. I always got awful flu-like symptoms my first day of any new job. And there were a lot of them!
ReplyDeleteI've had that happen at new jobs before, too.
DeleteChildren are the greatest purveyors of viruses. They should all be made to wear face masks!!!
ReplyDeleteIf only!
DeleteBack to School???? It seems like it just ended for the season?!?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteYou guys start much later in PA!
DeleteThe hazards of being a teacher, I suppose!
ReplyDeleteI am a bit late to comment. I hope this finds you feeling much better and that you are getting into a work grove.
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