The past couple weeks it’s been hell for me with my allergies. I normally get a weekly needle that prevents the daily (my allergies knows no-season) watery eyes, sinus pressure, sneezing and headaches. But our family doctor is away on holidays and I must have a doctor present when I’m administered the needle, so I’ve had to go the 2 weeks without the needle.

Regret for wasted time is more wasted time. Mason Cooley, O Magazine, April 2004

As I called the doctors office this morning to see if she’s back (can someone please explain why you could never call a Drs office and get through on the first try?) it got me thinking how much time I’ve spent over the last 2 years getting this weekly needle.

Let’s see..

It takes about 2hrs to get the needle each week (get dressed, drive to and from the office, wait to get called in and I have to wait after the needle to ensure I have no reactions). So there are 52 weeks in a year, times 2 years, times 2hrs. So over the last 2 years I’ve spent/wasted about 208hrs of my time. That’s more than a week!
Is it a waste when it’s necessary?