My lovely boyfriend took some video of the after party for Bar Camp Philly at National Mechanics last night.

First, we have Whitney Hess on Rock Band, essentially rapping. Very amusing for anyone who knows her.

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Then, we have Rachel Sooy yelling her heart out as we thank Roz Duffy and JP Toto for their work organizing BarCamp Philly.

P.S. Yesterday’s post was after midnight, but before I went to bed, so I’m counting it as still being on task for NanoBloPoMo!

As I’ve said in the past, I have several chronic illnesses. The insane busyness of the past week, with reports being due to grant agencies at work, planning and throwing my cousin’s baby shower, and then staying up to watch the election returns and listen to the speeches last night…..well, my body decided it had had enough. I woke up this morning in all-over-my-body pain, and exhausted, even though I’d just slept 7 hours. I decided to listen to my body, so I emailed my PI and my lab manager, and stay home from work for the day. It’s important to listen to what your body is telling you, regardless of how healthy you are. In our work-a-holic races to do everything, we tire ourselves out, stress ourselves out, and our bodies suffer (and our health). So listen to your body, and let yourself relax and recharge every once in awhile!

I slept a few more hours, and am working on catching up on emails and web stuff, while the kitties sleep next to me on the bed:

Miss Gracie:

And Mr. Pixel: