Yes, they do, but not the exact reasons why. It hadn't come down to a decision like that yet, so I think they were a little surprised I was so against it and couldn't just sit there and not drink. Which, I mean, I could have I suppose, but it would have been far too tempting and a stupid decision on my part.
Today SUCKED. The cold I had before the race developed into a full blown illness, and I'm sore and achy and kinda felt like crying all day because of how terrible I feel. I got through it, lost my voice, and am now home with some hot tea and sweatpants. Debating calling in sick for work tomorrow but will probably just go and ride it out. If I get enough sleep tonight, I should be okay. Still not as bad as being hungover.
So, that's that for today. Life is crazy, guys. In good and bad ways. I can handle anything as long as I'm sober, and I'm not going to be a giant baby about a cold when I could still be drinking myself to death.