Pros and Cons of traveling for work

Pro: free sushi

At first, I was quite happy to leave town. I can eat out, have exercise equipment for free, and enjoy a change in pace. That was last week, around Monday. Now, I want my bed, baybe, dog, car, couch, sheets, space. I want rest.
I left town last Monday for work to come to Seattle (well, Bellevue specifically). It was great timing. We just got paid...for 10 days...with 3 weekends to go until more money. What better time to have an unlimited cash fund from work for room and board. I took Vi with me last week, and we stayed in the "crummy" motel. It's a small kitchenette studio with rough sheets and rough receptionists.

Con: everything below

Woke up on Tuesday morning sick...I tend to say I'm fighting something but there was no fight here. Wednesday I would normally have called in sick, but could not because I was the only trainer available...hello! I'm traveling! Thursday I would have called in sick, but could not because I had to drive back home....hello! I'm traveling! Friday I did call in sick.
Saturday. Finally slept the night before. Two doctors visits and all I needed was some effing nyquil. Dumb.
Monday, go to work, regular desk. Ho hum I know I drive tomorrow so what do I do with my day. Look busy.


Tuesday, hit the road. Better car, satellite radio, sun shining. Whew. Oh, surprise training tuesday night. Then, train on wednesday...two different classes. Train on Thursday, third subject. I'm done. I go to Claim Jumpers and order beer, meat, and mashed potatoes. Comfort food.
Tomorrow, train fourth subject (my brain hurts), do a bit of extra training, and drive home. It'll take an extra two hours because of traffic. At least I have the good car and satellite radio. Light at the end of the tunnel is Toby. Vi, Sisder, and Joeseph. Bed, sheets, couch. My life, back.