but I am not coughing so that 's a relief ! So I offer you all HUGE apologies for not being around today ! I was so looking forward to being in Sharon 's awesome spotlight today , and I appreciate all the comments you ' ve left me on my card for today 's challenge .

Based on the preceding passage, choose your answer for question What may be the reason I have not posted in a while ?
Choose from: [+] I was swamped at work .; [+] I have been sick .; [+] None of the above choices .; [+] I went on vacation .;
The answer is:
I have been sick .