Influenza

So, I learned something new this week. The difference between the flu (aka stomach flu) and influenza is this: the FLU, is more commonly known as the stomach flu. Influenza is more of a respiratory thing. Well, after learning about the difference, I was privileged to come down with influenza A. It started at work on Friday afternoon and is still hanging on today. I didn't make it to church today, mostly because I am not completely over it. I didn't want to have a relapse or spread it to the sweet older folks at church. I've always thought I had a strong immune system, but this is one BAD BUG! It's pretty prevalent in this area as well as pneumonia, bronchitis, and strep throat.

Hope none of you get this lovely bug....believe me, it's annoying! :)

Here's a site that speaks of the symptoms, too. http://www.flufacts.com/about/cold.aspx

Go Pack!

G-Force! May the force be with them tomorrow! :)

Merry Christmas!

Ho! Ho! Ho! (Yes, I said the phrase that is now taboo in Australia. It's taboo because of one of the unsavory meanings of the word in the USA.) Why don't they outlaw cursing?! That's what I'd like to know.

Furgie, my "one cool cat", is now obstructing my ability to type. She's taking away my right to "free speech" here. :) Her "Papa" got her some edible catnip treats for Christmas. She went crazy over the smell...but turned up her nose when I gave her one to EAT!

Our "after Christmas shopping" event is coming up soon. I'm still not sure what I'm going to purchase. We decided to give each other money this year and go shopping after Christmas, for something different. There are a few things I want, but nothing I really need. :)

Have a Merry Christmas and celebrate it all year long (and I don't mean just for the remainder of 2007). :)

Lazy Sunday

Okay....so it's snowing like crazy here today. Church was canceled - both services. It went from about 40 degrees yesterday to about 19 degrees today. I think that was why the Packers lost so terribly to the Bears this afternoon. (That's the best excuse I could find!) :)

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

And a Happy New Year! (No, I won't be rockin' down the clock...I'll most likely be fast asleep.) :)

Sleeping Beauty

Well, as you can see....the princess doesn't make it too easy for me to work, search the internet, or blog, for that matter. She always did this when I was trying to do homework as well. Fortunately that portion of my life is complete. If I move, she makes noises and sighs like....how on earth could I be so inconsiderate as to discomfit her. She's not one bit spoiled. This is one of the few times she will leave "her" fleece blanket. She must really be a techy cat, I guess.

Sewing is temporarily on hold. I tried working on a pocket last night and it was AWFUL! The holes for the sleeves somehow did not come out properly either. I cut the fabric and pattern very carefully, but somehow it's not fitting properly. My mother said to just cut the arm hole bigger, but I said...what if the sleeves won't fit into the armholes then?! She said, then don't listen to me. :) It was coming along so nicely until now....