Sorry to hear you got Covid, but your early adoption of the vaccine probably made it far less insidious. My own case was - I'm certain - manageable because I'd had the vaccine and boosters. And as a teacher I'm in a petri dish every day.
I think I'm also a late adopter re many cultural things - including the Sopranos, which I started late and still (years on) haven't completed it. Breaking Bad, Ozark, etc - I've enjoyed them all well after their heyday. But, then, it doesn't matter when you come to it - as long as you do!
COVID sucks, but it sucks less with the vaccine. Also a strong believer in it. Glad you're feeling better!
I used to be an early adopter -- first with an Atari, first programming the PET, first using desktop publishing for a school newspaper, first with Internet, etc. -- but that slowly eroded with time. I'm not sure if I can't keep up or if I just don't wanna. I still have an iPhone 7 which works just fine for what I need it for, so why bother spending $1,500 or whatever on a 16?
Anyway, I know that wasn't entirely the point of the post. But you stirred up something I guess... lol
I’ve got school-age kids and seem to get something about twice a year from them. They bring home more than homework sometimes. Right out the gate this year, our eldest brought home a respiratory virus, which he gave everyone. Two weeks later he got covid and shared that too. Thankfully, I somehow dodged covid; but the respiratory virus was pretty bad on its own. I’m still shaking off the effects.
Yeah, I don't miss that aspect of being a parent: putting your kids into a petri dish every day to catch whatever bugs are circulating. So having adult children is kinda nice in that respect! Sorry to hear about your family struggles with the latest bugs!
No (viral, bacterial or fungal) infections, thankfully. I’m assuming my immune system is robust after years of hanging around in a building of sick people.
I did adopt a remarkable 2 recently! So I think fairly early? Not the earliest but still, early for something. Anyway, eink notebook rocks for work.
It's an interesting comparison you make. It's the sign of good observation and good self analysis to recognize patterns that others would be oblivious to
So sorry you got it, Mark, but glad it wasn't too harsh. I'm currently masking in the office (I mask everywhere in public; never stopped), and am getting my shot on Friday. Can't wait! I'm planning on remaining a NOVID and being Matt Damon in this version of CONTAGION, dammit. Stay well. xo
It's good to hear from you again Mark! Being a late adopter is honestly better and less time consuming than being an early one, particularly since trends these days last a couple weeks rather than months. I've found that chasing trends has left me feeling like a dog chasing its own tail!
I, too was a late adopter of Covid---I got it for the first time in early June. I had a trip to Montréal planned that couldn't be changed, so ten days after getting sick I was on a plane. I arrived in the middle of a heat dome, which wasn't very fun! Montréal is hot and muggy in summer as it is, but when it "feels like 40°"... oy OY! Anyhoo, what I wish I'd understood about Covid is how long it takes to truly get over, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I wouldn't have been so hard on myself when I couldn't focus on a damn thing, and couldn't bring myself to work in the garden for weeks and weeks and weeks. If this happens to you, be kind to yourself! Don't be like me 😅
Either my husband and I have strong immune systems or herd immunity has kicked in, or we've had it and never had symptoms. Every time I've tested - when my mom was still alive and I was flying between Chicago and New Orleans once a month, I was testing - it's been negative. Every time my husband has tested, negative.
Maybe you were an early adopter of the vaccine :) and therefore a late adopter of COVID :) which is a good thing. Get well soon.
Thanks, I never thought of myself as a vaccine early adopter, maybe so!
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Hi Mark, like you, I got hit by Covid for the first time in August. Took the stuffing right out of me for 2 weeks. No stamina.
Sorry to hear you got Covid, but your early adoption of the vaccine probably made it far less insidious. My own case was - I'm certain - manageable because I'd had the vaccine and boosters. And as a teacher I'm in a petri dish every day.
I think I'm also a late adopter re many cultural things - including the Sopranos, which I started late and still (years on) haven't completed it. Breaking Bad, Ozark, etc - I've enjoyed them all well after their heyday. But, then, it doesn't matter when you come to it - as long as you do!
COVID sucks, but it sucks less with the vaccine. Also a strong believer in it. Glad you're feeling better!
I used to be an early adopter -- first with an Atari, first programming the PET, first using desktop publishing for a school newspaper, first with Internet, etc. -- but that slowly eroded with time. I'm not sure if I can't keep up or if I just don't wanna. I still have an iPhone 7 which works just fine for what I need it for, so why bother spending $1,500 or whatever on a 16?
Anyway, I know that wasn't entirely the point of the post. But you stirred up something I guess... lol
Thanks Graham. You're evoking some memories when you mention the PET!
I’ve got school-age kids and seem to get something about twice a year from them. They bring home more than homework sometimes. Right out the gate this year, our eldest brought home a respiratory virus, which he gave everyone. Two weeks later he got covid and shared that too. Thankfully, I somehow dodged covid; but the respiratory virus was pretty bad on its own. I’m still shaking off the effects.
Also: Glad you’re on the mend and also back!
Yeah, I don't miss that aspect of being a parent: putting your kids into a petri dish every day to catch whatever bugs are circulating. So having adult children is kinda nice in that respect! Sorry to hear about your family struggles with the latest bugs!
No (viral, bacterial or fungal) infections, thankfully. I’m assuming my immune system is robust after years of hanging around in a building of sick people.
I did adopt a remarkable 2 recently! So I think fairly early? Not the earliest but still, early for something. Anyway, eink notebook rocks for work.
I've seen a few people using their tablets for active note taking, etc. and it looks pretty cool.
It's an interesting comparison you make. It's the sign of good observation and good self analysis to recognize patterns that others would be oblivious to
Thanks for your comment. I felt like I was stretching the analogy but it is what came to mind.
So sorry you got it, Mark, but glad it wasn't too harsh. I'm currently masking in the office (I mask everywhere in public; never stopped), and am getting my shot on Friday. Can't wait! I'm planning on remaining a NOVID and being Matt Damon in this version of CONTAGION, dammit. Stay well. xo
It's good to hear from you again Mark! Being a late adopter is honestly better and less time consuming than being an early one, particularly since trends these days last a couple weeks rather than months. I've found that chasing trends has left me feeling like a dog chasing its own tail!
I, too was a late adopter of Covid---I got it for the first time in early June. I had a trip to Montréal planned that couldn't be changed, so ten days after getting sick I was on a plane. I arrived in the middle of a heat dome, which wasn't very fun! Montréal is hot and muggy in summer as it is, but when it "feels like 40°"... oy OY! Anyhoo, what I wish I'd understood about Covid is how long it takes to truly get over, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I wouldn't have been so hard on myself when I couldn't focus on a damn thing, and couldn't bring myself to work in the garden for weeks and weeks and weeks. If this happens to you, be kind to yourself! Don't be like me 😅
I do think that marketers desire consumer products to function like viruses, and some seem to do so.
Either my husband and I have strong immune systems or herd immunity has kicked in, or we've had it and never had symptoms. Every time I've tested - when my mom was still alive and I was flying between Chicago and New Orleans once a month, I was testing - it's been negative. Every time my husband has tested, negative.
Or we've been REALLY REALLY fucking lucky.