Hard work is something I very strongly believe in and it's valuing hard work that has pushed me every day with AnandTech. Regardless of the circumstances I always want to do the best I can and work as hard as I can, especially at tradeshows. That's why you'll never see me at tradeshow parties (unless our sales guys force me to go and even then it's for a few minutes) and you'll always find me back in my hotel room as soon as possible writing up coverage for you all. It's something I feel that I owe to all AnandTech readers and it's something that I unfortunately feel like I've let everyone down with at this year's CES.

I mentioned before that I was sick before going down to NC for the holidays, well I never shook the mild flu I had. I got better for two days while I was down in NC but then I pushed it a bit too far and had a bit of a relapse. Then after driving back to CT and catching a flight to Vegas a day later, things didn't improve. Thankfully I've had Vinney to take care of me but I've also tried my best not to cancel any meetings and still give 100% at the show. I'm writing this now because of the overwhelming guilt of choosing sleep tonight over finishing up CES coverage from the past two days - I know it may sound silly but it's honestly how I feel. I'm sure most of you will think I'm just making too big a deal out of it, but AnandTech has been such a joy for me for the past 8 years and it's been made possible by the millions of AT readers - all of whom I'm greatly indebted to - and when situations like this come up I can't help but feel guilty.

I've set my alarm for an hour earlier than I'd normally get up to make my 9AM meeting tomorrow with hopes that I'll be feeling a little better so that I can quickly write up my CES coverage. I hate making promises I'm not sure I can keep so I won't give you that, but just know that I'm here at CES working hard and as best as possible given the circumstances.

That being said, there's a lot that's interesting here and I will be bringing it to you all asap.

Thanks for understanding and take care.