I am in a post-Christmas fog. The tree is dropping dry needles all over the floor, there are six bags of shredded wrapping paper perched by the entry way waiting for recycling day, all of the gifts need to be organized and put away in proper places...and it must shock you greatly to hear that I … [Read more...]
One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flu season is coming. Can you feel it? I used to not be too worried about the flu and would just expect that our kids would get sick, we'd all lose a little sleep while they fought the virus, then they'd get over it and life would carry on as usual. However, with last year's H1N1 scare, I … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World … [Read more...]
Be Careful What You Joke About
I jokingly poked fun at Mr. Husband yesterday because every year he takes me out for a surprise Valentine's date and every year it is the same thing. Last night we had our annual night scheduled...which I love by the way...and I came down the the worst flu I have had in years. I made it to dinner … [Read more...]
This will be the last one, I promise
Yes, it's true, this sickness has thrown me into a egomaniacal whirl of complete self-involvement. I cry, I sob, I weep on the phone with my friends. I wake up my husband in the middle of the night because I decide it's unfair that he sleeps so peacefully. I've gone nuts. Today, however, … [Read more...]
Broadcasting live from The Depths
My flu continues to thrive in the cesspool of infection that is my gestating body. Uggghhh! I had to share with you my visit to the Toronto East General Hospital where I was made to feel like the lamest idiot for daring to enter their sacred emergency walls. Sunday morning, I woke up … [Read more...]