An Early Start to the Long Weekend

..... Though, the early start was not entirely desired, if you can imagine it.

I started feeling a little off on Tuesday. 

On Wednesday, I was trying to ignore my body's pleas for medical attention. 

By Thursday, I had to admit I had a bladder infection.

WHOO! YEAH!

Headed over to the clinic, got some wicked, 3-day strength pills and set to the task of getting better. However, I woke up this morning feeling rather feverish and still quite off (hey, I was only one pill into my prescription, I think it's understandable), so I called in sick.

My dilemma: A close friend of mine is hosting a veggie-friendly barbeque this evening that I've been looking forward to for a number of weeks. I haven't hung out with the crowd in about two weeks and want to see them for updates. I mean, think about it:

• The Sister got engaged
• I came out (which will in turn make me out to my group of friends)
• My current contract/job is coming to an end in the near future
• I randomly came down with a bladder infection that has taken me out of commission for the majority of this week.

.... There's a great deal goin' down during this August-September stretch, no doubt. Even if I can only spend a short while with the Crew, it'll be time well spent.

Well, it's decided then -- I'll take my drugged-up self downstairs to start ironing a shirt! HUZZAH FOR LONG(ER) WEEKENDS!