All of the Above with James Brown
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That damn virus
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That damn virus

I finally caught COVID-19

There was a buzzing on my wrist midway through my interview with Howard Polska, who documents right wing media at therighting.com.

My Fitbit was telling me I was in the zone, or at least that my heart was racing. That usually happens when I'm running or walking briskly.

Maybe.

I thought it was the two energy drinks I drank that day.

I was so wrong.

I somehow managed to escape COVID-19 for the entire pandemic, despite working in the field as a reporter, despite begrudgingly masking. And somehow, someway, it creeped its way into my sphere.

As my conversation with Howard came to a close, I found myself talking louder than usual, and a bit faster too. I was jacked and somehow exhausted at the same time.

Soon came a cough, and I couldn't keep food down for days after. Lethargy took over. I was too tired to walk the stairs.

The good thing about COVID or this version of COVID is the worst didn't last very long.

I tested negative within a few days, and I was on the mend shortly after.

I was fortunate.

But I think it's left its mark. I get tired easier than I used to, even now, months later. I guess time will tell.

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All of the Above with James Brown
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