Am verra jealous of Juliana and Lee. So glad you two had fun!

In meme news, the good thing about Claritan D is that it almost always takes care of my allergies when they act up. The bad thing is that it causes massive insomnia.

I finally gave in to the sniffles and watery eyes and took a pill around 10. Here it is, 4:15AM, and no sleep for Kristin. Sigh. At least I don't have to work tomorrow.

Oh, and sidenote to ND: The TV/electronics in the bedroom have started making a weirdly sporadic whirring sound. It's not constant--sometimes it's gone completely, and then it whirs back up again like one of those rain sticks. Actually, that's exactly what it sounds like, a gentle rain stick, if that helps to identify the problem. I can't tell which piece of electronics is the source. Might be the little center speaker below the TV, but I thought that wasn't hooked up right now. Anyway, any ideas how to make it stop, beyond unplugging everything?

Between the insomnia and the whirring, it's been a long night.

Here it is, 4:15AM, and no sleep for Kristin.

Oh lord, that is a miserable feeling indeed. I wish they could come up with a decongestant that didn't get one wired like a mofo.

In other news, with everything else that's going on, the fact that I can't find my iPod might be enough to send me over the edge.

t hugs Anne tight

All the Buffista parents need to be healthy RIGHT NOW, Universe!

Very glad Aimee had a good time in Chicago.

My goodness. To say that all of the adults and kidlets in the pics that Jilli linked to are gorgeous beyond comprehension, well, it'd be true, but also a great understatement.

Yay for good concerts! I have a Snow Patrol concert at Red Rocks tonight that I'm very much looking forward to.

iPod finding ~ma, Anne. It's the little stuff sometimes that can push us over the edge so I hope all the little stuff behaves for you today.

Poor sleep deprived Kristin. Bad sleep fairies!

Anne, keep us posted about your step-dad. I know how hard the waiting can be.

t waves to Nicole

secret msg to Anne's iPod: GET FOUND! She needs the love!

Notes from Insomnia:

I have been sucked into the black hole of insomnia: the BRQG. Not only are we very pretty; we are also very funny. Here are a few that made me giggle:

1. Aimee: She's potty training. It's slow going, but we don't mind because we don't want to push it and put her off of it completely. Yesterday, Joe was in there, attending to business, but he didn't shut the door completely. Em barged in there, watched him pee, and then proclaimed, "GOOD GIRL, DADDY!"

2. RobertH: Funny sidebar: I got the title pretty close from memory just now. I wanted to check if "plrtz grlb" was right, so I typed it into Google. What did it tell me? "Did you mean: plrtz glrb." God bless the Internet.

3. billytea: I've found that I've become more mellow about not arguing with bonehead opinions. I call it my 'history will vindicate me' stance. (Chosen because it sounds more magnanimous than the 'it's like talking to styrofoam' stance.)

4. Robin: I don't like people who ascribe human feelings to their pets. And neither do my cats. My dog thinks it's fine.

Meanwhile, my cats are both taunting me. Their body language is clearly saying, "We just slept 18 hours and can still fall asleep in ten seconds right now. Neener!"

I'm so tired that I'm not tired anymore. The world is a little fuzzy around the edges. And yet, I keep hitting refresh. If the cats decide to get up, I know I'm in trouble.

One more and then I'm going to try to fall asleep. Again. This one was just too appropriate to pass up, though.

NoiseDesign: My brain is so deep into sleep deprivation mode that I can see all these pretty colors that I didn't know existed in nature.

Oh wait, I think that might just be the hawaiian shirt I'm wearing.

It's been less than half a day, and already I misses my Empress ever so much.

I misses my Anne so very much.

How was your veggie hummus sammich? Mine was very yum!!

It was a fantastic weekend. I saw Wicked and was so close, that when Elphaba flew, I could tell what religion she is.

Poor Kristin with the not sleeping!

I hear poppies put you to sleep. IJS.

Weekend catch-up…

Toto needs to come rub my back. I've been on my butt working on my computer for so many hours this week that everything aches. Ugh.

Poor Laura! I think you’d actually *not* want Toto to rub your back, though. It’s kind of painful with his nails! Funny for others, but painful for the receiver.

vw, that's a very cute video. I want a Toto.

Awww…thanks! He is pretty damn cute.

Lilty came by, and I missed her. I’m sad now.

Zenkitty! I love the hair! Gorgeous!

{{{askye}}}

Anne, I’m glad you made it home safely, but so sorry it was to more bad news. I know you needed that break this weekend. I’m just sorry that it couldn’t have held on a little longer. Much love and many thoughts and prayers.

She had a fantastic time and that means a lot to me. So...thanks.

Well, it was completely selfish on our parts, I think.

We're very pretty.

Yes, you are! My goodness. I almost can’t stand the hotness. That’s Burrell on the end, right?

secret msg to Anne's iPod: GET FOUND! She needs the love!

Seconding that!

In mememe news...this weekend was so much fun, and so how I wanted to end this trip. Actually, it was even more than I could have ever hoped for. I’m gonna post pictures in a minute. Much fun was had. Today I have lunch with some former co-workers, then I get to fly home into thunder storms. YAY for delayed flight, I’m sure!