I am sick. I woke up yesterday with a fever, soar throat and massive headache. This has continued right into my birthday. Trying my best to put on a brave face but really just want to crawl back in ...

A sure sign that I am on the path to recovery, I made a spur of the moment decision on the way home from work yesterday to buy flowers. They don't make the prettiest bouquet, but lovely nonetheless. ...

No, not really. Just busy with a personal project and the new job. Plus I've once again come down with a cold. I'd been fighting it off for weeks, but it all caught up with me this past Sunday.