The Swine Flu couldn't come at a better time.

Just when my family was planning a trip overseas, the full brunt of this disease maelstrom hit. As a result, my first holiday in 8 years has been put on hold.

Bleagh.

With these new superbugs, freaky weather and natural disasters, it's as if Mother Nature was trying to get rid of us irritating humans.

According to the Gaia hypothesis, this wouldn't be too far from the truth.