Not: blood, sweat and tears. Instead: shit and vomit.

Green leaves, originally uploaded by jiihaa.

Just a short note... This has been an exhausting week. A stomach flu (some kind of vomiting sickness) has circulated in the family, also hitting me.

I'm becoming expert at quickly deciding how to minimize the damages of vomiting. Toilet bowl is good, but not always nearby. Kitchen sink is ok, but there will be splashes. Vestibule carpet is not good, but at least you can wash it. Plastic bucket (big enough) is excellent, you can bring it with you where needed. And in addition to controlling the vomiting, there is a lot of washing to do, bedclothes, plastic sheets, etc.

I have spent quite a lot of time with the family. My wife has coped with the challenges admirably, despite all the sufferings. She keeps me going.