Down and up

So, I'm on the verge of a stomach flu, am thus missing one of my last lectures as a post-grad student, have cold feet and am a bit cranky since the Monster is in its final throes and I already feel the withdrawal starting - after all, Auburn and I have been on this for over four months now without a break, seven days a week.

So. When in doubt, rant.

( Things I'd be incredibly glad if I never would find them in a story again: )

( To even that out a bit, a list of things I would love to see more of: )

Do you have something to add? Recs? I'd love your input.

eta: Several typos fixed. I'll be under that rock over there, hiding in shame.