Let us look at the symptoms:
Head like a Jabulani after the 2010 World Cup? Check.
Constant runs to the bathroom to solve the bladder problem? Check.
Nose both obstructing my breathing and yet still grabbing for whatever air it can get? Check.
Illness taking over my life just as April Fools' Day was about to end? Check.
Sick as the proverbial dog when a student actually did need a day off so that I did not miss any work? Check.
Sympathy from complete strangers and the like over social media? Check.
Happy news from Vocal over recent work? Check.
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Kendall Defoe
Teacher, reader, writer, dreamer... I am a college instructor who cannot stop letting his thoughts end up on the page. No AI. No Fake Work. It's all me...
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Comments (5)
I am catching this late as I was unable to access Vocal for a while - but I hope you're feeling much better Kendall!
Oh, no! Hope you feel better
Aww man, that sucks! Get well soon, Kendall!
Read this? Check. Identify with it? Check. Except for the good news from Vocal? Check. Comment on the work? Check. Move on to the next story? Check. Uncheck for just a moment. Good work here, Kendall, & congratulations.
Oh no! Get well soon Kendall and well done for getting HM in the critique challenge!