Last week I was thinking to myself "Its been a long time since I was last sick" - speak about the devil, I fell sick last Friday.
Woke up with a terrible neckache and I thought it was due to my flat pillow. Went to office and felt my whole back aching. Told my colleague that I suspect the flu is coming and by noon, I was shivering.

Went to see the doctor and she gave me 2 days MC right away. Though that was 3pm, I was busy till 6pm before I headed home to rest. The whole night, I was breaking into cold sweat for a few minutes and then, perspring the next few minutes. It was terrible.

Slept through the whole of Saturday and thought I will be ready for the Vertical Marathon by Sunday.. but well, I guess I better stay home then to exhaust myself. By Sunday evening, I was even well enough to attend Ryan's wedding!

Me being sick also cause Dearie to loose lots of sleep. He constantly calls on me and check if I am better. When I go to sleep he is awake, when I am awakem he is still awake - to the point that I need to force him to sleep!

Today, I woke up with heavy head again - the bug just didn't go away. Went to see doc and was "awarded" another day of MC.

Now I am totally stressed out, thinking about the things sitting on my desk, waiting for me to clear. Ironically, I have a very clear mind on what is outstanding, top urgent and even thought of some ways to speed up my work and who to passed those things to! Hee, guess the Chinese saying is right.. To rest, is to prepare for the longer road ahead".

The church celebrates All Saint Day today... In church, the priest spoke about seeing "saints" in the people around us - it occurred to me that I have lots of "saints" living around me...

My gal friends who are always with me no matter what happens. We need not meet every other week but when we do, the bond is always there. They were with me during the lowest point in my life, they were there during the break-ups, the celebrations, the excitments... I sometimes receive little gifts and encouragement at the most unexpected time from them, they were there to support and listen, to share their points - always honest and direct. No string attached and no returned favours expected.

My Dearie, he is a darling in all aspects. I know that when I am all tired and need someone there to listen and to talk to, he is always there. He has become a pillar of support & strength. He is always so willing and forthcoming in helping others.. may it be pouring a drink, cooking or washing for me, "entertaining" Jaz or helping his friends with their projects and schoolwork. He is always so ready to give up his own comfort and time...

Will have to focus more on people's strength and goodness than allow their weakness and not-so-nice deeds to overshadow that.. and I hope I am also "saintly"...