i got an email from my teammate that totally made my night:
It is great to have you back. Your strength, speed and enthusiasm really bring the team spirit and effort WAY UP!!! Seriously!!! Thanks for not having surgery yet.
experimental stream of consciousness writer who may or may not be a liar. sanest person you've ever met but i'll look you in the eyes like a computer eating magnets. what i don't know about you, i'll make up. and you'll still love me because you don't know where i went that moment you swore i disappeared. my moods chase the seasons and i hear it makes an interesting read. i like smelling good.