Hard work is something I very strongly believe in and it's valuing hard work that has pushed me every day with AnandTech. Regardless of the circumstances I always want to do the best I can and work as hard as I can, especially at tradeshows. That's why you'll never see me at tradeshow parties (unless our sales guys force me to go and even then it's for a few minutes) and you'll always find me back in my hotel room as soon as possible writing up coverage for you all. It's something I feel that I owe to all AnandTech readers and it's something that I unfortunately feel like I've let everyone down with at this year's CES.
I mentioned before that I was sick before going down to NC for the holidays, well I never shook the mild flu I had. I got better for two days while I was down in NC but then I pushed it a bit too far and had a bit of a relapse. Then after driving back to CT and catching a flight to Vegas a day later, things didn't improve. Thankfully I've had Vinney to take care of me but I've also tried my best not to cancel any meetings and still give 100% at the show. I'm writing this now because of the overwhelming guilt of choosing sleep tonight over finishing up CES coverage from the past two days - I know it may sound silly but it's honestly how I feel. I'm sure most of you will think I'm just making too big a deal out of it, but AnandTech has been such a joy for me for the past 8 years and it's been made possible by the millions of AT readers - all of whom I'm greatly indebted to - and when situations like this come up I can't help but feel guilty.
I've set my alarm for an hour earlier than I'd normally get up to make my 9AM meeting tomorrow with hopes that I'll be feeling a little better so that I can quickly write up my CES coverage. I hate making promises I'm not sure I can keep so I won't give you that, but just know that I'm here at CES working hard and as best as possible given the circumstances.
That being said, there's a lot that's interesting here and I will be bringing it to you all asap.
Thanks for understanding and take care.
I mentioned before that I was sick before going down to NC for the holidays, well I never shook the mild flu I had. I got better for two days while I was down in NC but then I pushed it a bit too far and had a bit of a relapse. Then after driving back to CT and catching a flight to Vegas a day later, things didn't improve. Thankfully I've had Vinney to take care of me but I've also tried my best not to cancel any meetings and still give 100% at the show. I'm writing this now because of the overwhelming guilt of choosing sleep tonight over finishing up CES coverage from the past two days - I know it may sound silly but it's honestly how I feel. I'm sure most of you will think I'm just making too big a deal out of it, but AnandTech has been such a joy for me for the past 8 years and it's been made possible by the millions of AT readers - all of whom I'm greatly indebted to - and when situations like this come up I can't help but feel guilty.
I've set my alarm for an hour earlier than I'd normally get up to make my 9AM meeting tomorrow with hopes that I'll be feeling a little better so that I can quickly write up my CES coverage. I hate making promises I'm not sure I can keep so I won't give you that, but just know that I'm here at CES working hard and as best as possible given the circumstances.
That being said, there's a lot that's interesting here and I will be bringing it to you all asap.
Thanks for understanding and take care.
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icarus4586 - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
For crying out loud, you wrote this at 2:25AM. I don't think anyone can fault you for going to sleep. Nobody's gonna die because you finished an article a day or two or 10 later. Take it easy!crtfanboy - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
I warned you Anand. I told you to take time off and enjoy yourself, but nooooooo. Now look at yourself, falling to peices.I appreciate all the work you do, but you've gotta take care of yourself. You're of no use to us dead. Now I'm going to have to worry if you're going to die and it's going to be vinneytech or kubickitech... and frankly, anandtech is the easiest to spell
AtaStrumf - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
agus sunardy unless you're a personal friend of Anand's I suggest you use the forums for such questions.Take your time to recover Anand. It's not a good idea to push yourself too hard. I know you have had about zero time lately, because the HL2 CPU scaling article is still not up :-) Don't worry about that, we can wait.
Anonymous - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
Feel for the victims of the Tsunami, those losing their lives in the Congo. Fret not about coverage of CES, others do it too.agus sunardy - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
hi,sorry to hear (or read?) that.
I hope you get better soon.
i need your help (also to anyone who might read this posting). i plan to upgrade my pc (pIII 533 Mhz - whatta stone age computer i have). because of my limited budget i plan to upgrade it to athlon xp 2500+ or p4 2,4c (this version is hyperthreading isn't?). comparing the price, athlon xp 2500+ looks very nice and worthy to me.
could you help me telling me which one is the better choice: athlon xp 2500+ or p4 2.4 hyperthreading?
please reply to my e-mail address
thank you
Anonymous - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
Hope you feel better soon.Don't feel guilty about it.
Stefan Harders, MD - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
No excuses necessary. Everyone who has been following Anandtech.com over the years knows you work hard. Sometimes it just takes a while to get better. Besides, you have to be in good shape to work hard. Otherwise it just fires back.bastula - Saturday, January 8, 2005 - link
Don't worry about it. We all really appreciate the hard work you put in and it is a pleasure to read your well written articles. Take a good rest and enjoy the time in Vegas.Hope you get better soon.