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May 26, 2005
all apologies
I can only sit up for about ten minutes at a time before I get dizzy, so I'm going to make this brief:
It has come to my attention that many people are upset with me, and some of them are even angry at me that I can't make it out to New Orleans for Red Hat on June 1.
Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to hear that I'm not happy about missing the conference, and I'm pissed that I can't finish the ACME show I've worked on for six months, but but there is just nothing I can do to make my body heal itself faster. Quite honestly, I'm a more than a little offended that anyone would expect me to perform under these circumstances, then have the nerve to get angry with me when I can't . . . but I won't go into a medication-fuled rant about that.
However, I really do feel terrible that I can't make this conference. I feel like I'm letting a lot of people down, and I just want to take a moment and make a very public apology to the Red Hat summit organizers, Jon and Shari at igrep, and especially everyone who was looking forward to hearing me speak. I wish things were different, and I wish I could take two magic pills and make a full recovery in two days instead of two months . . . but it's entirely out of my hands.
Screw the naysayers Wil. If they're too shortsighted to see that your sick then they're idiots. They act like you wanted to get sick or something. It's ridiculous.
*sending good thoughts and healing*
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at May 26, 2005 10:28 AM
Hey Wil,
In your defense, I've had 2 out of the 3 that you have right now and it's no picnic. I hope you start to at least feel better for longer periods of time and get some well-deserved rest.
To anyone out there that is angry with Wil, give him a break and get off your high horse.
Sometimes things happen and you just have to deal with it.
Peace,
Jeff
Posted by: Jeff at May 26, 2005 10:29 AM
Wil,
I wouldn't even bother with people who get angry at you for being sick. How stupid is that? Do they think that you chose to be sick and miss out on Red Hat and ACME? Duh....
Speaking for a posse of one, moi, all I can say is get better soon and quit wasting your time and precious energy on "them" and concentrate on getting better.
Angie
PS-I'm sick and coughing up fur balls (or some phlegmy substance that feels like em') so I feel your pain.
at May 26, 2005 10:34 AM
I find it absolutely absurd that anyone could or would actually be angry about you not coming in light of your current physical condition. You have my regards, I wish you a speedy recovery.
I think this has made me lose my faith in the human race, oh wait, that happened when Bush got re-elected... >.
Once again, get better and don't bother yourself with all this BS.
Posted by: SeanSands at May 26, 2005 10:38 AM
Holy crap...I should be surprised that some people are so self involved they can't see the bigger picture here, but I'm not.
Pissed off people: Wil has more important things to worry about--like recovery so that he's there 100% for his kids and wife. Those are the first people that matter. Pissed off conference attendees shouldn't even be on his radar. How sad that you're more concerned about your disappointment than you are about the fact that he has something that can stick with him for the rest of his life if he doesn't rest NOW.
Posted by: Thumper at May 26, 2005 10:38 AM
Wil - ignore the selfish insensitive remarks, go back to bed and concentrate on healing yourself.
at May 26, 2005 10:46 AM
Make sure you get properly well before working again.
Saw your performance in CSI: Compulsion the other day. Most impressive.
Best wishes
Peter
at May 26, 2005 10:49 AM
Hey Wil,
I think you will find that there will always be somebody that will try to ruin your day. Because you are in a position to experience a lot of positive things and positive feedback, it would definitely stand out more when you experience something negative.
My advice is just to take the higher ground. I dont like anyone or anything that likes to start friction (kind of like the comment above).
As far as your commitments go, let your Yesses be Yesses and your No's be No's (to paraphrase an old saying). We all get sick and we all have missed work. Its nothing more and nothing less.
Just stay positive. Or as the Beatles like to say "The love you take is equal to the love you make"
Posted by: Todd Marinovich at May 26, 2005 10:49 AM
Hey Wil,
I think you will find that there will always be somebody that will try to ruin your day. Because you are in a position to experience a lot of positive things and positive feedback, it would definitely stand out more when you experience something negative.
My advice is just to take the higher ground. I dont like anyone or anything that likes to start friction (kind of like the comment above).
As far as your commitments go, let your Yesses be Yesses and your No's be No's (to paraphrase an old saying). We all get sick and we all have missed work. Its nothing more and nothing less.
Just stay positive. Or as the Beatles like to say "The love you take is equal to the love you make"
Posted by: Todd Marinovich at May 26, 2005 10:49 AM
Make sure you get properly well before working again.
Saw your performance in CSI: Compulsion the other day on UK television. Most impressive.
Best wishes
Peter
at May 26, 2005 10:50 AM
No fair, just when you finally realize you have to prioritize your health and take care of yourself, somebody decides to be a shit about it. You know you're sick. If somebody else doesn't appreciate what's going on, then screw 'em. Frankly, I'm very, very impressed that you were able to do the wedding. What you're talking about is more than just a scratchy throat or a little cough. Sheesh!
Take care, and know that you can't be responsible for how other people feel.
at May 26, 2005 10:50 AM
Good Excuses:
- The virus ate my hemoglobin
- Doctor: Is that a bacterial culture in your throat, or are you just happy to see me?
- Kiss me you fool!
- Do you expect me to run a gig AND a fever at the same time?
- I might be social, but when it comes to diseases, I’m not THAT social!
- The doctor ordered me to bed… Hey…Anne’s happy! *wink*
- I knew I shouldn’t have shared that banana with Darwin!
- Hey, next time you get a broken leg, let’s all go out dancing!
- Since you can’t have me, here’s a Blockbuster® Card… Get yourself a rental!
Well, warm thoughts, good rest, and peaceful healings. - Dusty
Posted by: DustyTymes at May 26, 2005 10:58 AM
This shouldn't be news, Wil. After all, you've amused us many a time with stories of self-centered clueless fsnboys and girls who have expected you to validate their narrow viewpoints for them, nu? I can appreciate your feeling guilty for letting down the organizers, but as for the fans? Joke 'em if they can't take a fuck.
Posted by: fferret at May 26, 2005 11:13 AM
Dear Wil,
Dont get upset with idiots like that. You need that energy for other stuff, like getting better ?!
The illness you described is definitly no walk in the park. So, take care, rest it out. You need it.
To the *ssheads: I wish you double the illness Wil has to endure.
Posted by: leon at May 26, 2005 11:17 AM
I am very disappointed about the ACME show. However, I would never, in a million years, want you to perform while you are ill. I am irritated with myself for putting it off. That is my fault - I could have gone sooner. We met briefly after your Dancing Barefoot show and you asked me to check out Love Machine and I should have gone that week.
The cancellations suck for your fans. But they suck ten thousand times more for you. Please just focus on getting well. We'll all get over it if you miss a few appearances, but not if you work yourself to death.
If it wasn't crazy and stalkerish, I would totally offer to drive across town and bring you soup.
Posted by: Annika at May 26, 2005 11:19 AM
So Wil can't make it. . . .
The 5 phases of Wil's "disturbed" fans (psst - seek help):
1) Denial: You are shitten us, eh Wil? Wil?
2) Anger: Piss off Wil. I'm pissed, pissed I say.
3) Bargaining: Come on Wil, drag your ass out and do it. I'll clap, I'll cheer - come on Wil.
4) Depression: Wil aint' gonna do it. Aw fark....
5) Acceptance: It's all true. I'm off to the Michael Jackson blog instead. . . .
Come on "fans" of Wil. Give the guy a frickin break.
Posted by: Nyarl at May 26, 2005 11:31 AM
Holy crap, Wil. Please, please, please don't let some whiny fans keep you from getting the full recovery you need. We've lost too many men and women of teh funny because they didn't slow down, and the trifecta is nothing to play around with.
I was going to post this to the original: "Wil, if I see you post too many entries or otherwise indicate that you're not taking time to recover, I'm going to hide your new Powerbook. Don't make me come up there, young man," but I thought all the commenters were on the same page. Sad to see that I was wrong.
Posted by: Chris Radcliff at May 26, 2005 11:36 AM
My friends daughter died from mono. As in no longer alive. I don't think that will happen to you... if you do what your doctor says. But if you were to traipse all over the country and work your ass off-- well, who knows. You certainly wouldn't get better that way. So perspective is important. If you had the sniffles I could see it, but you don't want to mess around with all you have.
Posted by: stoolpigeon at May 26, 2005 11:47 AM
Wil, I am so sorry to hear about your ailment. It is so unfair for people to expect other people to perform when they're sick. Believe me, as soon as they are they'll be the ones saying the same thing. Anyhow, my wife and I will be praying for your quick recovery. Take care of your body with some good stuff!
-Gregg
Posted by: Greggy at May 26, 2005 11:54 AM
Seriously? People are angry. Then I wish your sickness on them. Come on people its not about YOU. Yes I was sad when I read Wil couldn't make it down here to NOLA, but angry? Dang. If for some reason you made travel plans just because Wil was speaking, then yes that does suck, but this city has so much to offer that you will still have a fantastic time. Wil feel better and hopefully one day we will have you here in the Big Easy!
Posted by: stacey0821 at May 26, 2005 11:58 AM
Dude,
If I was hit by the trifecta, and someone had the nerve to get pissy about it, I'd ignore them like the plague. Obviously, they aren't really appreciative of humanity and are just being selfish and disrespectful.
Just do your thing Wil, no one can fault you for not going.
Later.
Posted by: TriMan at May 26, 2005 12:04 PM
Get well soon, Wil!
Posted by: Kate at May 26, 2005 12:11 PM
Dude,
Whoever is spouting crap at you obviously has never had Mono. I feel for you Wil, had it 2 years ago. Doc thought it was Strep at first, until my throat swelled shut and I couldn't even drink water, much less take the horse pills she gave me. Hope your Doc gave you some strong stuff to help you feel better in sooner than 2 months (but still take the 2 months to rest, cuz lord knows we working stiffs never get 2 months to rest)
Get well soon!
at May 26, 2005 12:16 PM
You know Wil, this post really upset me as NO ONE has the right to e-mail you with those kinds of messages when you are obviously very ill. I can only appologize for the LACK of human kindness and respect that you have been shown. Thank you for caring enough to drag yourself out of bed to write this message to us. You did not have to.
Peace,
Q
at May 26, 2005 12:22 PM
Okay, to those that can't deal with the fact that Mr. Wheaton is human and is capable of being ill...PFFFFFTTTT! on you!
Mr. Wheaton, feel better as quickly as you can.
Posted by: Alliiya at May 26, 2005 12:23 PM
Okay, to those that can't deal with the fact that Mr. Wheaton is human and is capable of being ill...PFFFFFTTTT! on you!
Mr. Wheaton, feel better as quickly as you can.
Posted by: Alliiya at May 26, 2005 12:23 PM
You could show up anyway and give them all mono, but I bet that wouldn't make them happy, either. There's just no pleasing some people.
Remember the words of the great philosopher, Ricky Nelson: "You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself."
I hope you get to feeling better soon!
Posted by: FNRThomas at May 26, 2005 12:23 PM
Besides the words of Ricky Nelson, remember the words of Robert Heinlein:
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
Blow 'em off, man. They're not worth your energy, particularly when you need all of that energy to fight off the illin'.
Go watch StrongBad break the internets and go back to sleep.
peace,
ender
at May 26, 2005 12:27 PM
Just get better and ignore the selfish people who don't really care about your well being.
Posted by: ZiggyNJ at May 26, 2005 12:32 PM
No apology necessary as far as I'm concerned.
Your very very sick. You need time to take care
of yourself because you have been taking care of
everyone else first.
So ignore those angry emails and rest Wil Wheaton.
at May 26, 2005 12:38 PM
Dear Wil, I'd like to apologize on behalf of the selfish children who read your blog. I understand their disappointment at not being able to see you perform; I can even understand that they would feel angry about being disappointed. But I am unable to fathom the chutzpah that enables them to vent their anger on you. Obviously, these are people who have not been very well brought up, who have never mastered the art of empathy, and who believe the world revolves around them. So on their behalf, I'd like to say, I'm sorry for their unconscionable self-centeredness and rudeness. Hopefully, these self-centered children, whatever their chronological age, will become better people for having learned how to deal with disappointment caused by circumstances beyond anyone's control.
Posted by: magdala at May 26, 2005 12:38 PM
Concentrate on getting better and tell anybody who expects you do to otherwise to go fuck themselves! (Politely, of course.)
Posted by: Eury1074 at May 26, 2005 12:39 PM
Think of it as weeding out the crazies. Sort of a "survival of the fittest". Anyone pissed off that you couldn't do Red Hat or Acme would probably have shown up on your doorstep someday with dead roses. Pat yourself on the back for an excellent demonstration of unintentionally Darwinism. A little chlorine in the gene pool is always a good idea.
The Posse rides strong.
Hi Ho Silver!
Posted by: eyduck at May 26, 2005 12:51 PM
I am commenting here for the first time. I have enjoyed checking in on you from time to time. I can certainly appreciate how you feel today about being sick. So I thought that I would comment since I have been sick this week also. Exactly how sick does one have to be? Why can some people hear your voice on the phone and still expect you to do all things normally? Do I have to explain every disgusting thing that my body is doing to make me feel this bad? Take a break this week. It is sad that you cannot keep all of your obliglations. But, who wants to walk around sounding like a frog, dripping like a hose, and coughing like a hospital patient? Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Marel at May 26, 2005 12:55 PM
Wil,
Ignore those bastards! It is just human nature to moan and complain. When I was going through radiation therapy for cancer my boss treated me like crap! I just focused on getting better. You have to take care of yourself sometimes.
Jeannine
Posted by: neneski at May 26, 2005 12:58 PM
Focus on being well -- that's what matters most. I'd rather miss a few weeks of you blogging and acting, than read your obituary because you got up and kept going til it killed you.
Posted by: Coyote Woman at May 26, 2005 01:09 PM
OK, seriously, folks. What kind of asshole do you have to be to actually get angry at someone who gets sick and can't make it to his appointments? That's asinine.
To these people, I have this to say: Fuck off. If there's one all-important thing that Wil's blog, books, and career(s) in general have shown the world, it's the fact that he's human. And humans get sick. We can try all we want to avoid it - Vaccines, OTC meds, doctor visits, healthy lifestyle, etc. - but it's one of those facts of life that we simply can't get away from. And yes, sometimes, people get so sick that they can't get off the couch, let alone get up, travel 3/4 of the way accross a continent, and give a few good tech talks.
To get mad at him for not being able to make the Red Had Con? That's just being selfish. There's not one person on this planet who has the right to be pissed off at Wil being sick, other than Wil himself. Shame on you people.
/soapbox
And Wil? Get well soon, man. The Mojo flows once again...
Posted by: Eric in PA at May 26, 2005 01:12 PM
Whoever it is better cool it, or they're gonna have a posse knockin' at the door. ;)
Take care of you, Wil. Life is long; more talks and summits and conferences and even great ensemble comedy shows will all happen.
I can't imagine being angry with someone for being ill! The last thing you need is any stress or pressure; they'll only suppress your immune system. Just rest, and seriously, you can ignore anyone giving you grief. This really is out of your hands. You are not letting anyone down.
Posted by: naiah christine earhart at May 26, 2005 01:21 PM
Wil...I can totally relate to what you are saying. I have cancer and my boss is upset because I might end up missing one of our yearly events at work due to an upcoming surgery I might need to have for this cancer. Give me a freakin' break. Anyone who has a problem with you being sick and trying to take care of yourself needs to meet up with my boss and they all can try to get a life together...however impossible that might be.
Posted by: Janine at May 26, 2005 01:23 PM
Why should you have to apologize? You're sick, you can't make it. It's not like it's your fault. If there are people who are actually selfish enough to think you owe them your time and health, then they're not worth fretting over. Just get better, and concentrate on clearing your system out.
Posted by: Heccubus at May 26, 2005 01:33 PM
*Chuffed, I remembered my log-in*
Hope you feel better soon me dear. Plenty of MOJO being sent your way from across the pond. Hope your getting plenty of TLC.
Ignore those who are angry, they are not worth the hassle, you've got more important things to sort out like getting better.
The episode of CSI that you starred in has just aired over here in the UK. Very cool. Almost didn't recognised you, but I knew what I was looking for. My mother didn't believe me. more fool her.
Get well soon
Posted by: SpikeB at May 26, 2005 01:37 PM
Man, how terrible that you are so sick. :( I hope you get enough rest so you can get better... and not so you can get better to please all of the people complaining, but get better just for yourself.
Hang in there!
at May 26, 2005 01:44 PM
You owe no one an apology. You are sick and owe yourself and your family the time you need to heal. These individuals are gonna miss you speaking? Sucks to be them. They'll get over it. You'll get over your illness. They can see you speak another time.
Posted by: Marsha M at May 26, 2005 01:45 PM
The Mouse sends his best wishes for your speedy and complete recovery.
~~(__)8>
Posted by: MouseBeast at May 26, 2005 01:46 PM
Aaah, fandom entitlement. I guess it's kind of reassuring to know that it's true of all fandoms, and not just the one I'm most familiar with.
I'm sending along lots of get-better mojo, and some zen to ignore those too self-focused to consider others' needs before they go off.
Posted by: chrismm at May 26, 2005 01:59 PM
Oh, for heaven's sake - you're sick! Idiots.
Take it easy.
Posted by: lizriz at May 26, 2005 02:06 PM
When I had mono I called my boss to tell him I'd be out for at least a month. He started ranting "well what the hell am I supposed to do for the next month?". At which point I hung up. And did not take his phone calls for a month. People? They can be seriously dicky.
Posted by: Maria at May 26, 2005 02:22 PM
Hey Wil,
Remember Stud Cantrell's rule--"Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke!"
Posted by: Joshua Minton at May 26, 2005 02:33 PM
Except that you'd feel even more like crap after, if people want you to come to something so much they get angry because of it they deserve to get what you've got so they can sleep a mile in your bed ... er, wait ... nevermind.
Take drugs.
If that doesn't work try Scotch!
Posted by: Banzai at May 26, 2005 02:36 PM
WTF??? People ragging on you for being sick???
Inhumane humans. Not a big surprise, but a familiar disappointment. Sorry. Clan "Idiot" just isn't right in the head and doesn't speak for the rest of us. Just rest and be with your family...if they'll let you anywhere near, that is. ;-)
Posted by: frogger at May 26, 2005 02:47 PM
What in the hell is wrong with people!!! You are sick you need rest PERIOD!!! Hope you get better soon, remember your fluids. (I'm such a mom!)
Posted by: Angela at May 26, 2005 02:49 PM
Seriously screw all the people that get pissy with you about being ill, in my experience the people that complain about other people being ill are usually the ones that complain the most when they are ill themseleves.
You have a serious illness, mono isn't to be messed with, for the people that want to complain you should invite them all to come and get infected and see how active they are with it.
You are a public figure people will take their shots at you when you are down because they are basically selfcentered and cruel, screw them. If they are such big fans and so excited about seeing you they would be more understanding and concerned when you are ill. Fair weather fans :op who needs them.
Best wishes
Ben
at May 26, 2005 03:13 PM
So some Red Hat nerds are upset you can't make it... that's frickin life, shit happens, they need to get over it. You don't have to apologize for being sick.
Sure, they have the right to be disappointed, but they don't have the right to be mad at you for being sick, like you planned on getting frickin mono. How childish. Maybe their intellectual geek-dom is overpowering their humanity. Their thought processes are obviously scrambled. THEY NEED A FULL DIAGNOSTIC. Their positronic net needs reprogramming.
YOU (WIL) NEED TO WORRY ABOUT MORE IMPORTANT THINGS... like getting better.
I wish I could have seen the ACME show, and I know you wish you could have finished it out. But again, shit happens. You have NO control over it. People should understand that, if they don't, oh well. Don't apologize for being sick, it isn't your fault.
GET BETTER WIL, and put yourself first damnit.
:) Kel
Posted by: kelsquatch at May 26, 2005 03:18 PM
UNBELIEVABLE.
Acutally, it's believable 'cause people have repeatedly shown how ingnorant and immature they/we really are.
RIDICULOUS. That works. Flippin' jerks. Next time they get sick, I hope their friends, family and boss all react as they have. A taste of their own "medicine". Fuckers.
---------------
Get well, Wil. Ahh, life... can't have the good without the bad... and with all us good monkeys rootin' for ya, you're way ahead of the game.
Posted by: EdwoodCA at May 26, 2005 03:27 PM
"Acutally"??? Is my keyboard dyslexic? Or are my fingers?
Hey! I can trademark it as AcuTally, a new inventory counting device!!!
Posted by: EdwoodCA at May 26, 2005 03:31 PM
Cant believe anyone would want you to perform when sick not to mention get pissed over it. Fecking ignorant idiots.
Antibiotics wont work cos its a virus, nothing can be done but ride it out. Even though the sick feeling will go away in 2 months, sometimes the tiredness associated with Mono can last for almost a year.
Posted by: Noel Burke at May 26, 2005 04:34 PM
Damn, I cannot imagine someone being mad at you under these circumstances. What do they want you to do, work yourself to death? Screw that.
I sure hope all of the downtime doesn't hurt you in the pocketbook.
Hang in there, dude.
Lee
Posted by: kc_gamer at May 26, 2005 04:55 PM
Wow. That's really lame. "You're too sick to leave the house, so I'm going to be mad at you for not speaking at a conference I'm attending where there will be tons and tons of really great stuff happening."
Posted by: Anna at May 26, 2005 05:01 PM
I am amazed at what you have said in this post Wil.
I am amazed and dissapointed that people would be so disrespectful and thoughtless. That these people can justify being angry that you are unable to attend these events.
I will admit that if it were me I would be dissapointed that I was going to miss seeing and/or meeting you. But to go as far as being angry is just plain rude.
No person has complete control over their health. As an Aussie I will draw a comparison for everyone. This would be like getting Angry at Kylie Minogue for cancelling tour dates just because she has breast cancer.
People who are this disrespectful of you and your health don't deserve your time in the first place Wil.
I wish you a speedy recovery and send you all the get well Mojo I can muster.
cheers
Lauren
at May 26, 2005 05:10 PM
Wil -
For all the people that have their knickers in a bunch because you can't make it, there are countless others that understand (points up at the commente queue -- Exhibits A though... ;) ). Completely.
The important thing, as many others have said before me, is to get well. As the text of a get well card I've recieved says -- "It's not the speed at which you recover. It's the getting there."
Much love, Hun...
~Tricia~
at May 26, 2005 05:20 PM
Anyone who can't understand a person's health problems aren't worth the time of day. You shouldn't need to leave that apology.
Get well.
- Gail Cooke
Posted by: Ginger Snap Cookie at May 26, 2005 05:50 PM
"Dude! You woke me up for a snake!"
I haven't ever had mono but two friends of mine have (at completely different times). Anyway, to my understanding of how tired it makes you feel, it's pretty extreme-as in you probably aren't awake for very long periods of time.
The fact that you would take the time out to blog and appologize, says a helluva lot about you're character.
Forget those selfish anal vapors that actually get mad at you. Obviously they're not worth your time.
Posted by: dragonhand777 at May 26, 2005 06:03 PM
Wil,
Don't forget that the Partridge Family, Season One and America's Next Top Model, Season One are now out on DVD. C'mon get happy and watch the skinny near-nekkid chicks.
Sending Karma........
Posted by: sharon at May 26, 2005 06:23 PM
This just in: people suck. Don't take it personally :-)
Posted by: MrTact at May 26, 2005 06:24 PM
Maybe you can make the conference in New Orleans by iChat and/or iSight?
Posted by: Honolulu, Hawaii at May 26, 2005 07:14 PM
Oh. My. GOD! It never ceases to amaze me that people can be that effin selfish. "I don't care if your spleen could like, you know, rupture and stuff, you'd better be here to entertain me."
I almost want to apologize for them. Almost. But I'm afraid doing so would give me their cooties and I'm all outta cootie spray.
You have a family to think about, so your health and well-being comes first. Never feel obligated to apologize to some whack job who thinks otherwise.
Oh, and FYI:
I had my doubts...I was afraid of JarJar...but Episode 3 was fantastic! Ok, so Hayden what's-his-name coulda used some more acting classes, but the rest of the film was truly fantastic. I had to come home and watch Episode 4 to see how it all fell into place. Yeah, I'm a geek. Imagine that.
Posted by: TheSingah at May 26, 2005 07:30 PM
For those who think that Mono is just something like a simple cold, here are the facts about what Mono is, it's symptoms, and how it is contracted:
When Mono Takes You Out of the Action
After reading this article, do any of the symptoms mentioned sound familiar?
Wil, I hope the rest of your family is well. Just remember, the more you rest, the faster you can recover. Don't fool yourself into stressing your body when you THINK you are feeling well. Dedicated time for yourself and your family to get past this.
Thank you for sharing so much. [I walk up to you and give you a BIG SOLID HEARTFELT HUG] [I whisper to myself "Please don't kiss me, please don't kiss me, please...]
Just remember the Irish Prayer:
May those who love you love you,
and those who do not love you,
may God turn their hearts,
and if He cannot turn their hearts
may He turn their ankles
that you may know them by their limping.
(Regardless of people's faith, I like the sentiment.) - Dusty
Posted by: DustyTymes at May 26, 2005 07:33 PM
Don't let the bastards get you down, Wil. Take care of yourself and feel better soon. Anyone who's that much of a jerk is beneath consideration, so try to pretend they don't exist.
at May 26, 2005 07:59 PM
Wil, if you read this...
You might want to try some Collodial Silver. It's liquid, and is taken sublingually (i.e. under the tongue), or orally (swallowed) (preferably, both *grin*). Collodial Silver is natural, safe, and effective, and has been scientifically proven to kill some viruses. Unfortunately, it can't be readily promoted due to restrictions by the FDA (it is an over-the-counter and naturopathic/natural item, therefore it is illegal to make a "drug claim" about it). It should be carried at your local GNC, and may be carried in the vitamin/mineral section of your local pharmacy.
Hey, with mono, anything's worth a shot, yeah?
(I would suggest getting some acidopholus to take with it. Acidopholus replaces the "good" bacteria in the digestive tract. Like any antibiotic, etc.. or anything of this nature, collodial silver is unable to differentiate between the "good," digestive bacteria and the "bad" bacteria. Therefore it's helpful to replace the digestive micro-organisms.)
I don't know if you allow HTML in comments, so an amazon URL for a book about it is here (and I have no doubt this will result in my comment being moderated): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1887742018/qid=1117164010/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-8611302-1634441?v=glance&s=books
Hope this helps.
Whether or not you take my advice, I hope you get better very soon, Wil. mono is no fun.
at May 26, 2005 08:29 PM
Reading the article someone posted earlier about Mono, reminded me of what happened when I had Mono, which I think is relevent to this, I caught tonsillitis, and had a fever of 104 my Doctor almost put me in a ICU. Mono is a very very serious illness in rare cases complications can be fatal (no wanting to sound morbid or scare Wil) my point is when you have Mono you have to take very good care of yourself you have to rest as much as possible and you have you try as much as possible to avoid contact with other people, not because you can infect them but because you immune system is very weakened and if you catch something else in addition to the Mono you end up in a very dangerous position.
To all those that would bitch and complain that Wil isn't able to do the things not only that you want him doing but that he wishes he could do, go screw yourselves. Try and understand that whilst Mono is generally considered to be a minor virus in comparision to others it can still be very serious and the symptoms don't feel at all minor when you have it. If you still don't get it try putting a 70lb backpack on and strap some weights to your arms and legs walk 10 miles and stay awake for 3 days whilst also having the worst hangover of your life, then you will have an idea of what is actually feels like.
Lots of sympathy coming your way Wil and I hope you feel better soon.
Ben
at May 26, 2005 08:32 PM
I've never commented before, but I've known the suckiness of mono. I'm from New Orleans, and I'm disappointed that you won't be coming, but there's no reason to apologize for something you can't control. Health is all that matters, really, so settle down and watch some horrible TV all day.
Plus, it's not like you can talk, much less give a speech, what with your throat trying to eat itself (I lost half a tonsil while I had mono). Too much info, I know — it's human nature to bombard you with tales of our own sickness in response to yours.
Posted by: skeezer at May 26, 2005 08:53 PM
Oh, dear. I read way back on May 12 where you said you weren't feeling well after taking care of Nolan. And then there were the posts about still not feeling well. I don't check up on you for a couple of days and I find out you are really, really sick. You've had some trying, stressful times these past couple of months, no wonder your body succumbed.
Please take care, Wil. Don't waste any energy on those people who want you to be here or there. You need all your energy for yourself. Please be selfish in this. You have nothing to apologise for.
Sending you peaceful, healthful thoughts.
Posted by: watcher652 at May 26, 2005 08:59 PM
You know what Wil you know it's not your fault that you are sick. Things happen and somethings you cant always do. You are a human being just like everyone else and I understand you made arrangements to be there but, you can't do everything and be everywhere that you plan to be. Thats just the way life is. You need to just chill out, get well, and try not to be so hard on yourself. We all know you will be back in action when you get better.
Posted by: Siggy at May 26, 2005 09:03 PM
Please feel better Wil and don't worry about people who get angry over something you have no control over. It seems to me they are being small.
Posted by: enjonel at May 26, 2005 09:05 PM
Forget what those people are saying. They have no idea. My ex had mono when we first started dating and I remember how bad it was for him. I had to drive him everywhere, whenever he was up to actually leaving the room. It was awful. I hope you feel better soon, but till then, don't push it! Mono is the extreme form of exhaustion and, purely in my own self-interest, I'd rather have you out for two months than six!
Posted by: bruingrl at May 26, 2005 09:15 PM
I haven't commented in a long time but I felt really compelled to do so for this entry. I am truly disgusted how some people can be so self-centered. The man is fricken sick, give him a break. I hope that all those people that wrote and were angry with you, someday feel a little of what your going through, just so they will understand. If anyone needs to apologize I think it is those that were self-centered in there needs over yours that need to aplogize to YOU!
Posted by: Marie A. at May 26, 2005 09:26 PM
Is it wrong that I am a little turned on right now? I'm new to the site. There I was minding my own business when I stumble upon an article of the top 5 celebrity web bloggers on the net and low and behold my childhood crush (still looking hot might I add) is number 1". First I asked myself, "What the hell would I do or say once entering your sight? And then I said to myself, "Do what you do best girl talk,talk, talk. Great website Wil. I see that you have some cool fans here to and also I have an annoying boss who thinks that everyday I am willing and able to work despite any illnesses that I might have. Just brush it off everything will be ok. :-)
Posted by: milondollarhotie23 at May 26, 2005 09:43 PM
Seriously, Wil fuck those people that are giving you grief. Anyone that is trying to guilt you over taking care of your own health first isn't worth your time. Anyone who truly cared about meeting your or even that you kept your commitments would understand (and have more than likely been in the exact same situation themselves) that sometimes you just can not do anything else but try and get better.
Get better man. Don't worry about anything else. The same people that are angry will be wanting yout to come to the same conference this time next year.
Posted by: James at May 26, 2005 11:22 PM
Hey Wil,
Dont worry about thouse idiots. If they cant undersatnd that u are ill. then screw them !that is so absolutely absurd of them to get upset over something you cant control .. I had mono back in Dec 04 for 6 weeks.. the doc said if you dont take care of your shelf it will last longer then 6 weeks and u will get even more ill with other things. just take care of your shelf and have ann make you soup and lots of drinks and sleep,sleep, and sleep..
at May 27, 2005 12:33 AM
One of my favorite exchanges from "Seinfeld" was this one:
Elaine: I will never understand people.
Jerry: They're the worst!
It was so funny because at the time Jerry had no idea what Elaine was talking about, he just ran with it. Anyway, my husband and I quote this exchange at appropriate times, which, unfortunately, is quite often. Sadly, this is one of those times. Naturally, someone looking forward to seeing you/hearing you speak will be disappointed to miss out. Anything beyond that is just their problem. Just get well, Wil.
Posted by: maycomb at May 27, 2005 04:07 AM
Whoever would be angry at the fact that somebody was sick and couldn't show up for their little gathering is just plain selfish.
Tell me who they are and I'll take care of em'for ya' Wil ;)
Posted by: MacBros at May 27, 2005 04:15 AM
Jeepers.
How is it that a segment of the tech world can be so UNEDUCATED??? Or should I say, 'Dear Supposedly Educated Morons, please learn how to spend more time with actual people than your computers!' Manners 101 and Etiquette 101 are first...
Getting mono as an adult (or any childhood illness) CAN BE A LOT MORE SERIOUS. REALLY SERIOUS. And take longer to recover from than when young. I said in a comment previously that I got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and while it's not known what causes it I can say there was a period in my life where I ignored signals (I was caregiving) and got really run down and have never come back. That happened when I was 32 and I'm 46 now.
So PLEASE don't ignore this current signal Wil, and Anne, make sure you have someone to watch over you too as you caregive! Don't wind up like me! It's like having mono permanently!
And Wil, if you're reading this, WHY??? YOU SHOULD BE IN BED!!!
Posted by: karenls at May 27, 2005 04:45 AM
Plainly put, anyone who doesn't accept that you are in serious need of rest and healing can go scratch.
They are not friends of yours or fans of yours for that matter.
Posted by: drdrew at May 27, 2005 05:01 AM
I'm so sorry you're not well. As for the people who are pissed...scroom!
I got what my doctor called "flu-like illness" in mid-April. She said there's a lot of it going around and that it hangs on and on and on. I thought I was better and went back to work too soon. The relapse really kicked my butt. I'm still coughing and have no energy. STAY...IN...BED!
Posted by: GrumpyOldBroad at May 27, 2005 06:05 AM
Will,
Glad to hear the meds are working.
Apologies...are mine. I didn't mean to come across angry;just caught off gaurd.
You didn't let me or anybody down. Stuff happens
Get well,Be well
Sorry MetalHealth
at May 27, 2005 06:21 AM
.... PS I picked up Stand By Me the other day its still a great film, even though i wear the eyes of an older man.
Get well,be well
Posted by: MetalHealth at May 27, 2005 06:38 AM
Ugh... feel better soon. I hope for your sake it's not tonsillitis. I had it last year and had to get them removed >
And I hope it's not the Jersey plague. We got hit here in January and I have friends in Florida who were complaining about it last week.
Posted by: istoria at May 27, 2005 06:56 AM
Bummed? Okay. Saddened? Understandable. But angry? It would seem to me that the people that actually care to see you would have the foresight to worry about your health instead of being petty about you being unable to make an engagement.
I'm so sorry you're sick. Feel better and don't let anyone make you feel bad for something that's beyond your control.
Posted by: halfjackd at May 27, 2005 07:28 AM
Hey Wil, don't let the assholes get you down. Just take care of yourself and get better as soon as you can. Mono is some nasty stuff and I just hate sinus infections! Take care and ignore the morons.
Hugs!
Tracey
at May 27, 2005 08:11 AM
Feel better, and be sure to take care, Wil.
When I was a wee young'n (far too many years ago), I didn't have mono, but some sort of viral thing--and it took three months out of my senior year in high school. Not fun.
At least you know now that you really did have 81 cubic feet of green mucous in your head for a reason.
Warning: that last line should not have been read by the squeamish.
Cheers!
Posted by: strude86 at May 27, 2005 08:14 AM
Wil,
I'm so sorry that people are acting like a complete ASS to you. Everyone who's anyone knows what mono is and what it does to you. Forget those idiots and focus on getting well so we can all feel better. Why anyone would think your up to going to New Orleans in your condition is beyond me! All the people that do care (me as #1)understand what your going through, and I'm sure everyone would agree with me when I say to hell with all you selfish people!! Get well soon Wil!:)
Posted by: JCade at May 27, 2005 08:25 AM
I should have Wrote your as You're. Sometimes I think I should go back to 1st grade.
Posted by: JCade at May 27, 2005 08:30 AM
Hey Wil...
Want me to fill in for ya?
The Words Of Wil Wheaton, as read by RAD Moose.
"'o.-'"
Posted by: RAD Moose at May 27, 2005 08:38 AM
I don't know what to say. Some people can be so heartless. Don't worry about the people angry about you not being able to attend. Rule of thumb in this situation is you need to think about you. Your family needs you and if you don't take care of yourself you'll get worse.
Just rest, read watch the original Star Wars Trilogy and chill. Ones you're better you'll be able to get back to work, so for now enjoy the bedrest. As much as you can, anyway.
Please feel better soon, Mr Wheaton.
Posted by: itty bitty at May 27, 2005 08:54 AM
To the idiots: if you were all stuffed up with cold and yuck, feeling like crap and having a bad sicky day, would you travel all the way to New Orleans? I don't think so!
Posted by: sally at May 27, 2005 09:12 AM
Wil,
Words cannot begin to describe the amount of compassion I feel for you right now. I wish I could stretch my arms through the internet cable and give you such a great big hug. Over the past few months, I have admired you infinitley. You are such an inspiration in so many ways. It really saddens me to hear that some people don't respect you in the way that they should and so, why I decided to comment.
You see, the thing is... I read your website everyday - infact, more than everyday! I check it all the time in the hope that you've written something new since I last looked. It's become an obsession, Wil. You're an obsession! But I don't like to comment. You know why? Because I feel so inferior. Here's you with your brilliant way with words and I could never hope to be so clever with my writing and I don't want to embarass myself and risk sounding like the highschool fan girl that I am.
But you taught me something Wil. You taught me not to care what other people think. We all know what people thought of Wesley - and that must have been the hardest thing to deal with - but you overcame it. You rose above everyone - and it's what you've got to do now.
Last weekend I brought two Star Trek DVDs. Each DVD had 3 episodes on, and one of these episodes was "Justice." My brother came and watched it with me and we both found it highly hilarious. My brother kept saying, the WHOLE way through... "I want to see more of Wesley! I don't want to see the boring old people. Where's Wesley?"
At the end, I asked him what he thought. "There should have been more of Wesley in it." he said. And I agreed.
You'll always come out ontop Wil. Always. I wish you the very best of luck in getting better, take it easy, and stop worrying about those idiots who aren't as brilliant as you are.
All my love to you, Anne, Ryan and Nolan,
Holly x
at May 27, 2005 09:30 AM
Wil,
I'm so sorry you are feeling so bad. I wish I could make you better. I am also sorry that people are being unkind. I think it's very classy of you to apologize for something beyond your control. If anyone gets too out of hand, just let us know and we'll round up the posse. Take care!
Posted by: Random Amy at May 27, 2005 09:45 AM
Hey Wil,
Take it as a complement. They're not mad at you, they're mad they won't get to see you. Sometimes, we just don't express things well.
Get well soon, amigo!
http://asilentcacophony.blogspot.com
Posted by: DK at May 27, 2005 10:17 AM
Holly: I don't think you have anything to feel inferior about. Your writing is fine. As you write more, you'll get better. Don't ever quit doing something you love just because you don't think you're good enough.
Posted by: Andrew at May 27, 2005 10:19 AM
Don't worry about other people!!! Take care of yourself - that is what is important. If others are upset then they have their own problems to worry about since they don't have any care for your wellbeing!!!
I wish you the best - get well Now! no need to wait (if it was only that easy :-D)
at May 27, 2005 10:43 AM
Wil:
I SECOND the Colloidal Silver suggestion. It's great stuff and totally safe!!!
Also, and this should be obvious, since it is what our moms taught us when we were kids... DRINK CLEAR LIQUIDS (and in LA, that probably means BOTTLED non-sparkling water, not tap) UNTIL YOU ARE PEEING WAY MORE THAN YOU WANT TO BE. FLUSH THE SYSTEM.
Oh, and when you are feeling much, much, much better, post the names of anybody who was ANGRY at you for not attending any events because you were sick. We'll excuse the ones who were DISAPPOINTED (that's just human) but the ANGRY ones should be "outted" as self-centered, non-thinking idiots. If I could, I would have them have to wear signs to that effect wherever they went so we could avoid them.
GET WELL!!! Look out for yourself and family and don't worry, but SOMEHOW, the world will go on with less Wil for a few months.
If you've got the energy, read WORSE THAN WATERGATE.
Take care,
Charlie L
Portland, OR
at May 27, 2005 10:52 AM
Everyone acts self-centeredly at some time or another. Some people more often than others. I hope you won't let it bother you too much. Getting all worked up isn't going to help you get better any quicker.
Remember that they are angry because they very much wanted to see you. Let their anger pass you by and help them understand your situation. Don't absorb the anger or reflect it back.
I really do hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Alan at May 27, 2005 11:17 AM
Wil,
I am sorry some morons are causing you grief when you are sick!!
Although I know it is easy for me to say and hard for you to do I am sure, but try to ignore them, concentrate on yourself and getting better.
Take care and get well soon!
Tylan/Roy
at May 27, 2005 11:42 AM
Wil, I hope you're not reading this because you're getting a lot of much-needed rest. But just in case, I wanted to add my voice to those who have said to forget about those who are too self-centered and clueless to understand what you're going through. Don't waste your time worrying about them. They're not worthy of your concern or energy. Just concentrate on getting better. Still sending the good health mojo your way.
Posted by: sonjaag at May 27, 2005 11:47 AM
Dusty Here,
Wil - Your tonsils inflamed condition is a natural response to the infection and your low immunity. Keep those tonsils on ice as much as possible. (Very cold but not FREEZING cold. You don't want to "Burn" yourself.) Enjoy cold juices, iced beverages, and Juice Bars. (Don't chew "ICE"... It causes micro fissures in the enamel of your teeth that can lead to cavities and breakage.)
Brush, gargle, and scrape your tongue often. People with Mono often get a particular kind of "bad breath" (The Human Petri Dish.)
As for the suggestion of "Outing" the Angry people, it may seem like an act of solidarity against thoughtless people, but it's not a good idea. If the "Angry" person was just venting disappointment or didn't realize that they were being "reactive" instead of "proactive, making an example of them personally would be of little help or benefit to anyone. The last thing you need is someone who was once angry to become vindictive because they were "outed".
If these people are dedicated readers (or peers), they would understand their folly if their actions (and not their identities) were brought to light of how sad and hurtful it all is. The good people who made this mistake would be big enough and mature enough to own up to their errors. For those who don't care at all, chances are any "friends" that they think they have, probably feel the same way about them. Of course, many of us know this already.
I am SURE that Wil is reading this when he is sick. This Blog is a passion of his, and it does get boring just laying around healing. WIL...RESIST THE URGE TO RESPOND OR POST INPUT WHILE YOU ARE SICK. You have the love and permission of your readers to sit and watch the river of information and feedback. Revel in the peace and flow of it all. Skip no stones, cast no lines, and toss no pebbles for it is energy that you currently need. We all want you back well and whole. Your family needs you at home, and your extended family here knows that you are worth the wait.
With Love From All Walks - Dusty
at May 27, 2005 04:08 PM
Performances can be rescheduled, illness can't.
Wil, get well soon!
Posted by: wallflowergirl at May 27, 2005 04:25 PM
- [Admitting My Mistakes]
- Excessive use of parentheses
- Habit of running sentences
- Occasionally ends sentences in prepositions
- Missing additional return line after: Dusty Here,
- Paragraph 3: "proactive should read "proactive"
- Paragraph 4: if their actions should read of their actions
- Paragraph 5: laying should read lying
Good Health To EVERYONE!
Posted by: DustyTymes at May 27, 2005 04:32 PM
I can't beleive that some people have the brass balls (pardon my non-girliness, but this makes me lose a lot of respect for human kind, here!!!)to be upset with someone for being sick and not being able to attend some scheduled events. Whatever. Seriously.
You just worry about taking care of yourself Wil. You won't help anyone by getting more sick than you already are by trying to push yourself even more.
Lotsa Luv!
Posted by: Veggie_gurl at May 27, 2005 04:35 PM
Honestly man, anyone who has paid any attention to this blog at all knows how much you are hating having to miss out on this. Anyone who's angry needs to get a life.
Anyway, don't meditate on them, just worry about getting better.
Pax;
Bentham
at May 27, 2005 04:56 PM
Wil:
It's infinitely obvious that the people that are saying those kinds of comments don't really know you nor do they spend time on this blog. Either that or they are sewer dwellers! There will be other speaking engagements and other Acme shows. The fact that you are missing them is insignificant when compared to your health and well being!
Worry on getting well and force yourself to eat something even if you have no appetite whatsoever. We all have you in our thoughts, Wil.
Scott
P.S. Tea is a great way to flush toxins and waste out of your system. In this case, green AND black are good.
at May 27, 2005 05:05 PM
(BEGIN SARCASM)
Ahem. In paragraph 3, you misspelled "medication-FUELED rant."
I am SO disappointed.
(END SARCASM)
Keep in mind the beginning of your blog, and what drew people to it: an honest human being who is sometimes fallible and/or vulnerable.
Posted by: Lincoln Madison at May 27, 2005 05:14 PM
Wil,
Truthfully you have little to apologize for. The only ones you need to say sorry to is your job. Us fans should never expect you to be more than the human you are. Those assholes that are angry forgot the number one thing about you...YOU ARE HUMAN! Humans get sick, humans make dumb mistakes, humans do all sorts of things...WHY? I BECAUSE WE ARE HUMAN!!! So screw them. Hell I understand, and the people who care most should too. And if those dicks get their heads out their asses long enough to see that you are not some demi-god, then they will shit their damned mouths. You get better Wil, and relax. Honestly you let too many people get to you, hun, and that is not good for your health. Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to the problems that upset you. Don't you know everything's alright. So try not to think of us tonight. The true fans, not the dill-weeds that worship you as god, are with you hun. Get well soon.
at May 27, 2005 05:19 PM
Man, don't let some petty guys get you down. God knows, we've all been in those situations when all you wnat to do is get out of bed and get on with anything, but there is no way you can do it. Sit (or lay) back and just relax man, don't stress cos that'll make it even harder to get better.
Take care man.
And on a completely random note, i never realised you were in 'The last starfighter', that is one of my all time favourite films, and you're in the credits, so all new respect man.
Peace.
Posted by: Steve at May 27, 2005 05:58 PM
Why on earth would people be upset with you? You're only human. And it's not your fault that you are pretty seriously ill. Take care of yourself and don't let it bother you bud.
www.migginsstudioarts.com/myblog/
Posted by: smiggles at May 27, 2005 06:40 PM
Sorry to hear that the zealots are not in tune with things. I spoke to john and he told me you're really sick. I had that a few years ago and its no picnic. The Red Hat attendees should undertand that you're human and vulnerable to human ailments. Get better on your own timeline (perhaps it should be a Gentoo conference....we're nicer...or ARE we?...)
Posted by: Slightly Off Kilter at May 27, 2005 06:41 PM
I can't believe people are getting angry. What, do they have non-refundable plane tickets or something?
Hope you get better soon. Er, start feeling better. I guess that that mono's not going away anytime soon, but maybe you can at least get back up to a non-miserable state.
Posted by: wbwither at May 27, 2005 10:27 PM
I am praying for your complete recovery. Take care of yourself. Don't allow others to pressure you into rushing things. Your friends will be there for you through it all.
All my best,
smb
at May 27, 2005 10:37 PM
Hey Wil sorry that those of the human race that giving you such grief have not yet evolved. We love ya and want you to get well as soon as possible. As for the nay sayers Fuck Em' You get better and when you do perform again (SOON!) then those of us who are truly your fans and want what is best for you will be there. I will light a candle for you so you will get well soon. Sending lots of healing energy your way
Posted by: Gypsy at May 28, 2005 02:27 AM
Well since I'm thousands of miles away, I can't complain about you not making it to the conference. If you ever plan to come down to Sydney and cancel on us, *then* I might have something to say about it - illness or no illness. Hehehe
Hope you feel much, much better soon. :-D
Posted by: Nadia at May 28, 2005 07:51 AM
Good Lord, man, don't pull a Jim Hensen! Screw the whiners and get well! Now put the computer down and go take another nap. -Merc
Posted by: Merc at May 28, 2005 09:00 AM
Good Lord, man, don't pull a Jim Hensen! Now put the computer down and go take another nap. -Merc
Posted by: Merc at May 28, 2005 09:02 AM
Wil, perhaps you might be able to do a *brief* telepresence appearance via webcam? Would silence the stupids AND let you heal as well as soothe your inner geek.
Just a thought - the folks running the show are certainly competent enough to set it up...
Posted by: doog at May 28, 2005 09:40 AM
Hi Wil -
From reading your blog, it's clear that you've been around enough and been through enough to have a thick skin. If people are annoyed because you've become ill, the heck with them!
I hope you feel better soon and thanks for your blog - I have just discovered it and will be a regular visitor!!
Be well -
Stacey
at May 28, 2005 02:22 PM
Aww, sorry to hear that your sick, and even sorrier to hear that people are being asshats about it. They clearly don't understand that it takes top health to preform well on stage and such....
I hope you feel better soon. Uh, have fun eating ice cream and sleeping?
at May 28, 2005 05:02 PM
Wil - get well. As a future natural medical professional, I hope someday to be able to give you good advice about these kinds of things - for free! And hey, with as much as you come to Portland - maybe some personal consultations!
(Oh, and to hell with people who don't grok illness... people will complain about anything).
Eric
Posted by: pylonian at May 28, 2005 06:07 PM
Get well soon Wil!! Good Mojo being sent from Canada.
Posted by: kathryn at May 28, 2005 07:45 PM
Wil,
You will get better.
FG
Posted by: FABIAN at May 28, 2005 09:24 PM
Mono is the worst when it's the only thing you have - in combination? UGH! Anyone who doesn't understand that you need to recuperate is heartless and selfish.
Here's hoping you feel better soon.
Much respect.
Posted by: MissMeliss at May 29, 2005 12:29 AM
What?! You're not superhuman? I thought all celebrities were immune to disease, like some kind of seceret government cureall vaccine only available to those in the entertainment business. Well FRELL you man, I guess you're not all that famous after all, since you don't get the ultra-secret vaccine!
Posted by: StarkRG at May 29, 2005 01:10 AM
Wil,
Like everybody else said, pay the low-grade Slans no mind. They'll quickly move on to the next person to be pissed at for no reason.
I had mono my first year of graduate school and it was no picnic. I still wonder how I got through it -- but thanks to a loving spouse and supportive fellow students and advisor, I did. Get the rest, take the time to appreciate the birds, the family, all that.
Best wishes,
SW
Posted by: spacewriter at May 29, 2005 06:45 AM
get well soon, wil
Posted by: CJ at May 29, 2005 07:11 AM
[Emulating A PuttyHead]
"Yur not sik, i saw ya on TV last nite! yur onlee ackting. did the riters tel yu 2 do dat? O I no wut yur doin! yur pertendin becuz its a purblisity stundt!"
[End of Emulation]
Wow! Just pretending to be such a PuttyHead makes my brain hurt.
Anyone out there who realized that they were a PuttyHead and had Repented... "yur 4givin" - Dusty ;-)
Posted by: DustyTymes at May 29, 2005 01:14 PM
note to self: Must kill those-who-are-pissed at you. atleast maim them. Can I do that??? pleeeease???
Ill be gentle.
You just focus on getting better. k?
Posted by: SandieK at May 29, 2005 07:24 PM
Wil:
I found the following on Herbnet.com. PLEASE TAKE NOTE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. EVEN WHEN YOU GET WELL AND FEEL GREAT, THEY SAY YOU HAVE TO BE CAUTIOUS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BECAUSE OF YOUR SPLEEN. SEE BELOW.
Scott
***************
MONONUCLEOSIS
QUESTION: I was just diagnosed with mononucleosis. are there any herbs that would help with this? if not, what herbs should I take to boost my immune system and hopefully lessen the time it takes to fight off the virus?
ANSWER: Note: the caution with Mono is enlarged spleen, your spleen is easier to rupture now and you should wait several weeks after full recovery to engage in any sports or physical activities.
Mono is a virus which effects the body in the Liver, Spleen and Lymph systems just to name a few areas.
I would incorporate, antiviral, antihepatotoxins, alterative and immune/lymph stimulative herbs in a formula.
Eat lots of Garlic, smell like garlic, get it in the diet daily or as a second choice as pills, deoderized not as effective.
I would rotate antivirals herbs so that the virus does not get resistant to them, you can get them in your diet: such as Lemon Balm, Elderberry, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Licorice, Cinnamon, Fresh Ginger, Horehound, Hyssop, Chrysanthemum flowers, Mullen Flowers. Add them to dishes for meals or make teas.
Additionally Saint Johnswort is antiviral
Traditionally the following herbs have been used to increase immune response, help the liver and increase elimination via the lymph, liver and large intestines.
Milk Thistle, Latin Named Silybum marianum - Great choice for Mono, Good for liver damage and recovery from chemical, alcohol or viral damage. Use for enlarged spleen caused by mono or other problems, best used with red root.
Red Root, NJ Tea, Latin Named: Ceanothus americanus - This is a very profound Lymphatic agent, helping to drain lymph system. Good for viral and bacterial conditions, mumps, mono, CMV, rocky Mtn fever, cat scratch fevers. Reduces enlarged spleen especially when due to mono or fever. Reduces enlarged liver and helps to improve circulation to liver.
Echinacea, Purple Coneflower, Snake root Latin Named: Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea, E. pallida and E. tennessiensis - Each works a little differently but all potentiate the immune response to pathogens, good for bacterial and viral conditions including colds, flus, mono, bronchitis, pnuemonia and strep throat to name a few.
Burdock Root, Latin Name: Arctium lappa or A. minor - Used for mono/Epstein Barr Virus, helps to tonify the liver
Red Clover, Latin Named: Trifolium pratense - Good to increase lymph congestion and systemic viral attack such as mono and chronic fatigue. It is rich in flavonoids and very nutritive because of its high mineral content.
Cleavers, Goose grass, Clivers, Clives, Latin Name: Galium Aparine - stimulates lymph flow good for children/adolescents who have mono or swollen glands from flu or cold.
Yellow Dock, Curly Dock, Latin Name: Rumex crispus - Increases the liver's ability to absorb iron which helps to build blood, Mild Liver herb, stimulates activity, mild laxative, bitter tonic, cholagogue (i.e. increases bile secretion lowering chance of Jaundice associated with Mono). Used in many Alterative formulas, increases elimination via the bowel and liver.
Picrorrhiza, Latin Named: Picrorrhiza kurroa - this herb helps to suppress the virus and speed recovery. It reduces enlarged liver and spleen especially enlarged spleen associated with mono.
Barberry, Oregon Grape Root Latin Name: Berberis vulgaris, Mahonia aquafolium - good antiviral, useful for liver problems - liver insufficiency. It is a bitter and Alterative herb. It increases bodies ability to eliminate waste without putting a large drain on the body.
In general the Alterative activity is very important and not found outside herbalism.
Lomatium, Bear Root, Biscuit Root, Latin Named: Lomatium disectum - Good for acute or chronic viral or bacterial disease such as Mono, CMV, HIV, EBV, Herpes, Shingles, etc
The Chinese herbs
Dang Shen, Codonopsis, Asian Bellflower, Latin Named: Codonopsis tangshen, C. pilosula - Strengthens immune systems brings it back to normal to fight disease such as Mono, Pneumonia and repeated colds and flues Increase both white and red blood cells.
at May 29, 2005 09:36 PM
I was very sorry to hear that you are so ill...
My brother had mono as an adult and described it as follows:
First, you're afraid you're going to die.
Next, you're sure you're going to die.
Then you're afraid you WON'T die.
When you're finally about to turn the corner and start recovering is when you feel the worst and you KNOW you're not going to die, but must live through the ghastly experience
Hope you recover quickly...and if you're reading this, go to bed! :D
Posted by: Orfhlaith at May 29, 2005 09:58 PM
Sending good thoughts your way Wil. I contracted mono about ten years ago and it was no picnic.
Recover speedily.
Peace,
-r4nd
at May 29, 2005 09:58 PM
I was very sorry to hear that you are so ill...
My brother had mono as an adult and described it as follows:
First, you're afraid you're going to die.
Next, you're sure you're going to die.
Then you're afraid you WON'T die.
When you're finally about to turn the corner and start recovering is when you feel the worst and you KNOW you're not going to die, but must live through the ghastly experience
Hope you recover quickly...and if you're reading this, go to bed! :D
Posted by: Orfhlaith at May 29, 2005 09:59 PM
My apologies for the double post...stupid website gave me a 504 failure page when it had already posted apparently. Mea culpa!
Posted by: Orfhlaith at May 29, 2005 10:01 PM
Wil -- this is my first time to your site! I am glad to have finally wandered in. When I had mono in High School I would get exhausted just from talking on the phone. I will be visiting again. Feel better soon! Take it easy and don't try to be macho and overdo it (not that you would, but I don't know you that well). Take care!
Posted by: Lazy Mommy at May 29, 2005 11:04 PM
I was looking forward to seeing you here in NOLA too, but I know one's health is most important. Stay home, rest up, and get better. Maybe you can always pop on down here for Mardi Gras. :)
Posted by: Karen at May 30, 2005 04:49 AM
Will miss you at Red Hat. Get well soon, Wil.
Posted by: Cantara Christopher at May 30, 2005 06:30 AM
I hope you get better soon. Take it easy on yourself, mono is nothing to laugh at and you don't want a relapse. (Probably your doctor and loved ones have already told you this, it does bear repeating though.) My husband had that a few years ago, it took him a month before he could do much more than sleep, and (though he'll deny it) two more months before he was up to par again.
Posted by: KatK at May 30, 2005 10:37 AM
I remember my time with mono - I was at college and the doc sent me home because he thought I was having a nervous breakdown. Found I could vividly imagine riding backwards on a roller coaster for some reason. I knew I was better when I could no longer summon the sensation.
Get well soon Wil and try to enjoy the break from everyday pressures.
at May 30, 2005 12:47 PM
Oh poor you. I had Mono in high school... it took me near two months to feel somewhat normal again - and a year before I was completely better - but then I probably pushed myself more than I should have. Had this awful tasting herb-tea thing I drank every day, but it worked. Nevermind what people say, you have to take care of yourself, because it's no laughing matter - especially compunded with everything else. A friend's sister developed meningitis from the same virus, so take no chances!! Sleep lots and don't worry about us. We'll just be happy when you're back to yourself again. Take care!!
~Khali
Posted by: Khali at May 30, 2005 04:34 PM
Wow, I can't believe the nerve of some people. I'm sure they wouldn't be out and about if they were as sick as you are. What a bunch of assbags. It sucks when people are mad at you when you've done nothing wrong. Just do what you can to take care of yourself. We're all pulling for you. :o)
Posted by: LolaGabanna at May 30, 2005 06:56 PM
Maybe the people who are mad at you are a bunch of New Age dingleberries who think that you "created your reality" of being sick.
at May 30, 2005 11:08 PM
Doll...I really do hope you are feeling a little better by now. Please take good care of yourself.
Posted by: lois at May 31, 2005 08:28 AM
Wil take care of yourself first...we will still be here when you are feeling better, be it next week or next year. Get better for your wife and kids, they need you around! Rest, rest, rest...and drink lots of fluids! (sorry, that is the mother in me talking!!)
Posted by: Victoria at May 31, 2005 09:06 AM
Sheesh!
I can't believe you actually had to make a public apology.
Screw the jerks, just get better!
Posted by: ignote at May 31, 2005 09:25 AM
You know what? I'm not a diplomat. So about the selfish tossers who can't look beyond the end of their own nose and realise that yes, even famous people can be ill, I have only one thing to say. Well, apart from them being selfish tossers, obviously. Screw the lot of them. Anyone with a bit of common decency will understand that you couldn't possibly perform after being hit with all that crap at once. Those who don't understand? Well, not to be repetitive, but screw the lot of them.
Posted by: Christy at May 31, 2005 10:22 AM
I keep checking back to see how you're doing. Doesn't look good.
Get Well Wil
Posted by: David Neylon at May 31, 2005 12:55 PM
As a Red Hat employee and Summit attendee, I really had not heard anyone complaining about your absense. I certainly understand why you were unable to attend, and I hope that we can have you back for next year's summit.
Get well soon!
Posted by: spot at June 3, 2005 08:45 AM
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