However, today was Practical Cycle's Holiday Party and I wouldn't dare miss that! Unfortunately, with my cough-ravaged voice, it was difficult to convince people that I was healthy enough to be there. My voice is almost totally gone after today.
Getting back on the bike was both terrifying and energizing. I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to ride or that I'd make myself worse but in the end, it was exactly what I had needed. Two pairs of pants, three layers of socks, two sets of gloves, and a wool scarf added to the wind-buffer on this chilly day. I did five miles on The BionX to pick up party supplies then loaded theml into the Mundo and topped it off with the folding table. Fifteen total miles today, some easier than others, helped to wipe the last five sick days away. When I got home, I ate about half the pizza that was sitting on the table. Yum! Yep, I'm back to normal (and least most of me).
I had to stop on the way home to pick up more meds for Big Brother. I'll be the one staying home with him (and possibly Little Brother, if necessary) tomorrow. My voice will certainly need a day off anyway. Here's hoping I'm not forced to read Pet-Sizes Dinosaurs over and over and over...