Wow, Teppy. That sounds kind of scary. My cousin had to be hopsitalized with some sort of strep pneumonia. He was probably 40ish at the time. He was terribly ill. It took him a long time to recover. I hope your boss's illness was caught more quickly.

JZ, I'd keep that appointment. Maybe you could take some Tylenol and have some orange juice. You might feel a little better.

You don't have a nicce check-list you can go down, vw?

Kind of, but it's confusing as all hell. I think I got it kind of figured out. Now I just have to figure out which classes count as both toward a major requirement and a distribution requirement.

When I was at the doctor for the sinus thing I made an appt for a physical -- top to bottom & girly stuff-- April was the first available. I know physicals have to be a PITA for doctors to schedule and do, but I can't remember the last time I had a physical so I figure it's time.

Strep can be really scary. I hope it's not one of the drug-resistant strains.

That is scary, Teppy.

Oh, god. I'm going to be in school forever. Who thought this double-major thing was a good idea?

Scary stuff, Steph. I was out the other night with an aquaintance whose brother died last month from pneumonia, at the age of 32. How fucked up is that?

Steph, I hope your boss is OK. That is scary.

Mom's finally out of the hospital. Provided she's comfortable and strong enough, I'm taking Owen to see her this weekend.

Steph, i hope your boss is okay.

Cashmere, that's good news about your mom.

On the lighter side: I just got a free sample of strawberry horchata, which is a traditional Mexican drink made with rice, milk and sweeteners. Accordiing to the press kit, this is the first time it's been bottled.

Unfortunately, when packaged and pasturized, the stuff tastes like slightly-watery Strawberry Qik (sp? It isn't Quick, is it?) mixed with powdered Rolaids.

I believe it's "Quik".