Bite-sized updates

I've been really unlucky with illness the past 3 weeks. First a cold at the start of my research in Sheffield, and then just as it ended, a bad case of tonsillitis. Viral, too, meaning to get over it it's had to run its course. No antibiotics. I think it's better today than it was yesterday or the day before.

Dissertation work is slower than I wish it were because of it. Ugh.

So is gym attendance. Argh.

To prepare for Youmacon, and Anime Los Angeles and finally get back in the game, singing wise, I've picked up a voice teacher. I'll start meeting with her at the end of the month. She specializes in contemporary music, and is somewhat close to me. Never been taught any other style than classical, so this will hopefully be fabulous. Will have to monitor finances for this. It could get pricey. But it's something I very, very much want.

Started up a meetup group for tabletop gamers local to my area, and found 8 or so people so far. Have been working on us getting divided into groups for two campaigns. (SO excited about this.) We just need more players for the weekend group. The weekday group is go for launch. We're playing D&D 3.5 first, and Stuart will be playing his first tabletop RPG campaign ever. D'aww.

Have purchased a very, very lovely headpiece and shoes for my wedding dress. When I'm feeling better, I desperately need to take the dress to be altered.

Throat still sore. Going to make potato mash.