Another day at the salt mine. I don’t like the shortening daylight hours.


Sitting in the GP waiting room. Waiting to see GP about cough and about blood tests from last week.


Being under the weather has meant no alcohol these past few days. I simply cannot enjoy a drink when I’m not feeling well - a hot toddy is not for me. In any case, even when work patterns allow, I don’t drink every day. 3-4 days off is good, and I usually only drink beer or wine anyway.


I feel much better today. I still feel a bit low on energy, but I’m going back to work tomorrow. In any case, it’s only for two days, since I have a week off next week. The immediate remedy? More coffee of course!


Yesterday, I went back to bed around 5.30 pm. I slept on and off all evening and night. I didn’t get more than about 6.5 hours of total sleep, according to my Apple Watch. However, I don’t feel so drained this morning, so I’ve got up and made coffee.


It’s 12.45. I got up at last. I needed the loo and also something to eat. I ate one of the sandwiches that I made last evening for work today.


Unlike me to still be in bed this late - 10.15am.


A sleepless night. Coughing and hacking every few minutes. Called in sick, which is annoying, but I can’t work all day with no sleep.


Definitely feeling under the weather this morning. A sore throat and an intermittent dry cough. I feel like I am running a slight fever, so I’ll check my temperature and take some paracetamol if needed. I only take pills if I really have to.


Good morning. Woken up with a sore throat and eyes. I obviously need coffee for the throat.