Despite popular rumors I am not, in fact dead.
Honest.
I'm just... ruined by the amount of work I have[1]. I can't seem to get to grips with it all and all my social obligations are slipping. In fact, if you've e-mailed me or something lately and I seem to be giving you the silent treatment: it's absolutely not your fault. I'm just completely swamped. And rubbish.
Sorry.