COVID-19

It only took 3+ years before COVID-19 finally got me. It was bound to happen and I managed to avoid it but definitely it took me by surprise. I was out enjoying time with Kiera and Mei-Ling as we went to get milkshakes at Zak's diner and appetizers. It was quite the chill day for Canada day, but the next day was a challenge. I know I didn't realize it hit me until the next day after doing the Canada Day Road Race. To say this was a big surprise is an understatement. In fact, the running and the race was fine, but Sunday was a typical day after as I did not plan a long run, but just to relax. I wasn't feeling quite right in the morning as I was very tired, but still walked the dog, but as soon as I got back I had something to eat, but then went back to bed. Kiera and ML were out doing errands and then when they saw me resting they were doing something else and then Kiera joined me. Needless to say I took a test and the quarantine and isolation began. It was not fun. 

Symptoms

• fatigue
• congestion
• cough
• sore throat
• laboured breathing
• fevers
• chills

July 2-5 it was a lot of soup and binge watching shows. There was a lot of sleeping. By Day 5 I was feeling better and the fever was gone. A lot of Tylenol cold and sinus was had along with more Tylenol. 

It has been a long haul especially since Kiera and I didn't even get to celebrate our wedding anniversary. In a way we did an earlier celebration in June, but of course when you get sick and then you pass the virus onto your spouse well that's the kind of present you never really forget. 

Of course I was supposed to work and then start holidays that first week. I ended up taking sick leave and then by the next week I took holidays even though I was still testing positive up until Day 11. Once I was clear of most of my symptoms I was able to head out. My first time out was around Day 5 but in case I was still contagious I masked and went to the dollar store. I saw Dee and we chatted and got caught up. It was nice to see her as we did see each other at the Canada Day Road Race. I had reached out to most that I had close contact with that was substantial (more than a minute) and then made sure they were aware. I know Contact tracing isn't a thing any longer but I wanted them to be informed. Oh and my colleague that I went to St. John's with had tested positive a couple of weeks before so they were clear, but most likely I got it from the airport or the person I was sitting beside or in close proximity to at the airport. It's really hard to say, but definitely it got me really good.

So yes COVID is still a thing and no matter what you think whether it's a hoax or some conspiracy theory; I can attest that being sick is no fun. So get the shot and don't be a statistic.

When you don't shave for over a week.

Oh look a face!

After 5 days still positive.

Day 11 Success