The drastic change from the warmth of Christmas spent at home and then the solitude of being back in this big, cold city - I sometimes forget how distressing it can be. 

Daniela Andrade and pretty blogs keep me company while I try to gain some composure.  

Woke up utterly exhausted, in a feverish daze early this morning and called up sick.

Spent the rest of the day pretty much taking it easy (as tempted as I was to head out and get all errands done) and restricting work to anything that can be done on the laptop.

To keep me company were some Christmas carols and oh how I wish I could just be home right now. Last year's Christmas was probably the best I've had, family, friends, my love, a lot of church activities, carolling, presents, a full out dinner. I'm craving for that again.

Or just him to curl up with and watch Love Actually for the gazillionth time. Ugh. Send me home now please.