Love Bugs and 'Flu Bugs

I've spent my whole weekend flat out asleep in bed.
No, not because of sloth (or maybe just a little bit... :)
I'm ill... (Physically. I always knew I was a little 'mentally-ill' anyway :)
Am down with the 'flu. Had a headache, fever, sore throat, and runny nose the whole weekend.
Probably from all the heaty food, running around, and the people coughing and sneezing in my face...
At least it wasn't the 'bird flu' (or so I hope)
But, as always, I found something to smile about despite being sick.
Yesterday, as I took out all the pills my doctor prescribed, I unwittingly arranged them (perfectly) in the shape of a smiley-face on the table. Just before grabbing them, I saw the smile, and broke into a fit of giggles. Then showed it to Mum and Jer, and had them laughing too. Ah... :)

For once, with more than enough sleep, I also managed to wake up early today to catch the annual Grammy Awards live on Channel 5. No comment, it wasn't that great, same thing you see each year. I can't seem think straight too (probably because of this fogginess in my head, the drugs, a nagging headache in my temples, or a combination of all) So I apologise for all the babbling.

Ah, it's V-day. Can look forward to a day filled with soothing melodies on the radio, love dedications by amorous couples (but there are some details we really don't need to hear... :), Valentines' day presents, $1-a-stalk roses after midnight... :)
Speaking of flowers, I still can't understand how people in the workplace can compete so intensely over who gets the biggest bouquet of flowers on Valentines' day. It reduces Valentines' day into a superficial, over-commercialised, profit-driven occasion. A day where people flaunt their flowers, to compare their sizes and values, for a petty ego-boost. Somehow brings to mind the image of a peacock... Has their overzealous competitive spirit taken away the simple joy and thrill of receiving a gift from a loved one?

A quote on the radio from a little boy summed things up nicely :
"Love is when Daddy gives Mummy the yummy part of the chicken"
Love is not about lavishing huge bouquets of flowers and presents (although that's still nice :) on only one day of the year. It's about showing your affection everyday, through the little gestures in life.
Like offering Mum a chicken thigh :)