i got up yesterday for work knowing that the two hours of fragmented sleep i had gotten wasn't enough. as we stood watching a chinese government customer demo his office automation system, my body decided it would tell me more clearly. i had to stop the demo to warn my co-workers and the customer before i fell to the floor. they got me to a chair as a field of white obscured my vision. i felt myself getting closer and closer to passing out, but cold water and the chair kept me awake yet still blind. according to the accounts of my coworkers, i looked as bad as i felt. apparently i had baby blue lips, dialated eyes and was white as a ghost. a nice look perhaps, but not one i care to repeat anytime soon.
the customer went off to try to find a chinese doctor, but the state doctor who worked next door was out. i was a bit relieved, actually, and was gladly returned to the hotel for rest. i was back out and visiting another government bureau by 1:30 and today i'm fine.
pure exhaustion. i must learn to listen better to what my body is saying. earlier next time.
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