Last few days at more length

So. Hi. Still sick, but upright more of the time than yesterday. Probably will be well enough to read in bed and/or on the couch, instead of just lying there.

Some of you were of the impression that this weekend's illness was in some way related to my ongoing health problems. Mostly it wasn't, so far as we and Dr. porphyrin can tell. Mostly the only way my ongoing health problems have related is that I have very little in the way of reserves, so I have been knocked completely flat instead of the only-mostly-flat you usually get with stomach bugs. So while I had a rather unpleasant experience, we will be judging future trips on a case-by-case basis, not issuing a ban on cons until/unless we get this other stuff figured out. More importantly, those of you who saw me this weekend should be aware that next weekend I will likely not look or feel like that. This is not my steady-state condition right now. I appreciate your concern, I just want to make sure it's well-directed.

( the lows, which segue neatly into highlights )

Some people have asked if I'm still glad I went. I'm really trying not to evaluate that much. The good things were good things, and the bad things we dealt with, and nobody is actually offering me a time machine and the choice to go again knowing what the weekend would be like. So there's no point in weighing whether it was really truly worth it to talk to stillnotbored vs. being home in my own bed or some other equation like that, because the world isn't like that. You just enjoy what you have the chance to enjoy.

Also, porphyrin is the best porphyrin, surpassing all other porphyrins, and if I don't happen to say so in a given week, it's not because it's not true then, too.

Also, mplscorwin, everybody is jealous of the snazzy snazzy lj-badges you made at Minicon. Except for the people who are confused by them.

Time for more toast.

ETA: Thanks to all of you who have sent well-wishes here, on e-mail, or in person. Much appreciated, all.