I think (after a week which has just been a blur of pain) that I'm almost over the flu. I have a mouth ulcer from sleeping on my left side too much which is an unpleasant reminder. Today is theoretically free since my supervisor left for Japan yesterday morning allowing me some rest and recuperation. Peta called and we set up lunch for midday. We ate at Essen and chatted and walked around Civic before being good consumers. I said goodbye to her at 2 pm and walked home, I crossed into the large car-park near Toad and who should pass right next to? Maddy, Nic and Mel trying to break into Maddy's car! To say this was a very weird coincidence was quite an understatement. Maddy and Mel had just been to an interview for temping positions so we stood around chatting while they tried to break into the car.
Finally after about half an hour there was success and I said good bye. Maddy did however have my belated birthday present in the boot, so I was feeling very lucky and happy. This was enhanced by a card I received from a friend which made me feel very happy and warm.
I spent the late afternoon snoozing before hiking back into town for food, followed at home by ICQ and another 12 hour sleeping binge. The dreams I've been having have been unusually long and vivid for some reason.
Tomorrow is Red's birthday, and there will be group coffee in Manuka. Unfortunately I'm already engaged with archery (I have to give people money) and then armor making to get ready for festival. I will probably catch up with Red on Monday instead. Today I hope to take things easy. As far as I know I have no social commitments, so it's a chance to sit back, get better and relax…