Friday 30 January
I called in sick today, which is something I rarely do. I have only done it once since I started my current job two years ago and NEVER did it in any previous jobs!
I was so nervous about doing it, it wasnt relaxing at all. I woke up at 8, worrying how to do it.
Started off by texting the news editor, and then kept checking my phone every 5 mins t see if he replied. That went on for almost an hour before I decided to bite the bullet and ring up the newsdesk secretary. She was lovely about it. Then i texted the showbiz editor and by that time it was 1030am so I wasnt sure whether to get up or not. In the end, I set my alarm for another hour (1130) and had some more kip.
Had a banana and then ran to the gym, did nearly an hours workout and ran home (about 1hr 15mins in total)
Had a healthy lunch but then it wasnt a very relaxing sick day as I decided to get some stories for my job and also to do some admin (like booking a birthday party for the BBC presenter Tom Deacon)
Took a break in the afternoon to treat myself to some new running gear (may as well make the most of my day off).
But then when I got home I did half an hours more work and then had a healthy tea.
Did some more work, and watched Eastenders but by this time I was in the mood to treat myself on my day off. Was very indulgent and went to Asda across the road to buy some Fondant Fancy cakes - ate three (oops). But dont regret it at all because they were DELICIOUS.
Eventually got my work done at midnight. Was a bit pissed off I had worked all day like usual but the morning lie in and sleep (even if it was just an hour after the sick day faffing) made me feel more human. And no alcohol either...