2024-01-08

Struggled to get out of bed. Didn't have the energy to pack lunch, even though there was food in the fridge. Didn't even pack my usual nuts - just a banana, apple and orange and milk to make my coffee in office. The weather had gone to -2 at night, so I was very nervious about taking the usual way to office as it involves a steep descent on a road that isn't gritted. Took the other way with less steep slopes, and thankfully there was no black ice. However, I still can't explain how I ended up on the wrong road, headed in the direction of the city centre instead of to office! Stopped at the side of the road, and joined my first meeting of the day from my phone using my helmet bluetooth intercom. Reached office a little before 10am. Tried to get stuff done, but my eyes were burning and I was feeling weird. Checked with the nurse (who normally only sees people with an appointment, but I told her I just need my temperature checked as I think I have a fever). She seemed to be trying to hide her irritation, saying even if I have a fever it wouldn't matter - I shouldn't be in office if I'm not feeling 100% as there's loads of mild/asymptomatic infections going around at the moment. Turns out I did have a mild fever. Told everyone I'm not well and headed home. Took the rest of the day off and rested. Ate leftovers and drank plenty of my spiced concoction in the evening, and felt a lot better. Still feel like I'm in some sort of daze but I just cannot pinpoint it - never felt like this before, especially on and off for so many days. Covid test showed negative, thankfully. Hope tomorrow is better!