Birthday presents.

Today, I'm 34.

I've gotten 2 presents.

1. I've slept without nightmares, sweats and fevers for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks.

2. I succeeded in registering for the 2005 Marine Corps Marathon.

#1 means I feel awesome. #2 means I'll be running one of the most beautiful marathons in the world for the second time in my life.

Oh, yeah. I've gotten 3 presents.

It's 80 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny today.

I'm going running!

Once I'm done playing outside, I'll write up about some of the more interesting patients I've seen lately.

It's good to be alive.

--maddog