Ill
In a world that has a strong sense of winter, like say in Europe around this time of year, something happens to the people. They fall ill.
And it's alright. It's alright to come down with a cold. It's alright to catch a fever. It's alright to be ill. This is winter after all.
What's not alright is people's reaction to their illness. "I'm okay", they tell themselves. "I have to keep up! We have to finish the project milestone before Christmas".
Please don't. I don't want to hear it. Everyone's stressed around this time of year. We all have "project milestones" or similar. Capitalistic ideas to "please" our loved ones on that very special day on the 24th is not helping. Sometimes I wish Christmas wasn't a thing. But more importantly, please stay at home. If you're out and about with your illness you'll get us all sick.
If you're ill, do yourself and all the other people a favour: stay at home. And feel better! 💐