Lol I take it you are using some good ole yoomaaah here? My bruises ARE clearing up, but they are still disgusting colours. I swear, my wife DOESN'T beat me! (At least that's what he tells me I'm supposed to say).
You should tell your boss that HE needs a one month, and then as a result you won't need to go to work either. Of course, I have no idea what you do for a livin', just trying to help