Unfortunately, I’ve been ill with a rather nasty bug of some description. I’ve had it since Saturday, but it was yesterday that it really hit me. I tried to keep going with the day as normal, but it wasn’t a good idea and after a bit I gave in and took myself to bed.

It’s really annoying – just when I want to be getting down to working hard on my essays, this comes along and mucks everything up. We don’t have Journalism lectures or seminars this week to allow us to get on with the essay, which meant I had most of the day free, but I hardly got any work done. I also had to miss the first Navs committee meeting, which is another annoyance.

I’ve got an extension for my History essay, so it’s now due in the first day back after Easter. That’s both a relief, since I don’t have to do a rush job trying to get it done in the time I have left while still recovering from a cold, and a nuisance because I was looking forward to having Easter free from worrying about imminent essays.

I might also get an extension for the Journalism essay. I might be able to manage just the one essay, though. They’re also fussier – Dr Peter Edbury just gave me an extension without needing a Doctor’s certificate of illness, but the Journalism department wants one and its £11.50, which is a bit painful on my bank balance!

Anyway, I’m glad to say that I seem to be on the road to recovery, even if my cough and runny nose are still lingering. I better go and get on with these essays!