Congrats, Nicole!

I talked to my adviser today. We pretty much agreed that I'm going to have to take at least an extra semester, and possibly an extra year, to finish my thesis. I'm kind of upset, but also kind of relieved, since worrying about getting it done by May or August was getting me really stressed out. The university won't renew my funding, but my parents said they'd help out. (Just praying for AIG to stay solvent now -- they're about half my dad's firm's caseload.)

And I've got a picture up now.

See, this is how come I knew you were you! Foamy!

Woot, Nicole! Congratulations!

Congratulations Nicole!

Happy birthday, to Cashmere, Matt, and Megan!

And now for something completely different:

At what point should I become concerned if Jeeves is exhibiting cold symptoms? I think he picked up a bug when I took him to the vet on Thursday. He's sneezy and lethargic, and his nose is wet and very warm to the touch. He's still eating, and while very low in energy, doesn't seem withdrawn or in distress.

I'm calling the vet in the morning, but is there anything that should send up a go-to-the-emergency-vet red flag

I'm calling the vet in the morning, but is there anything that should send up a go-to-the-emergency-vet red flag?

Calling the vet in the morning is exactly what I would do with those symptoms. Just in case there are further developments, or for future reference, here is a handy dandy guide to sorting symptoms that are emergencies from non-emergencies [link]

See, this is how come I knew you were you! Foamy!

Aw, shucks. I felt foamy. And I was in exceptionally foamy company that night. Too bad you couldn't make it - you could have whipped us into froth.

Thank you, Andi. I think this is just a cold, but I'd hate to miss something major through ignorance. I've bookmarked that site--I hope I never have to use it, but it'll be good to have on hand just in case.

Spaying our kitty is going to cost fifty euro, which is about eighty dollars, I think? It would be less if she was a boy.

I'm home sick today, so will be catching up on the board, while not sleeping.

Anyone know what kind of headache is on one side, gets worse with movement, lasts two days, but isn't a migraine? Also, doesn't respond to painkillers much.

Taz totally has a cold. He woke me up this morning by sneezing in my face.

It's a good thing he's so cute and otherwise awesome.

He is getting better though, back to his old self.

Anyone know what kind of headache is on one side, gets worse with movement, lasts two days, but isn't a migraine? Also, doesn't respond to painkillers much.

It might be sinus related. Have you tried a decongestant?

And Happy belated Birthday wishes to Cashmere, Matt, and Megan!

It might be sinus related. Have you tried a decongestant?

I agree. I get sinus headaches on my left side, sometimes I'm not even stuffed up at all. Usually allergy related. As for painkillers not working, if it's sinus related, once you alleviate the pressure with a decongestant, you'll be fine. although if you have something with a decongestant and a pain reliever, that might be best.