If we had to care for every other human being on earth, we wouldn't be able to take it all. So doing what you can and needs to be done, and taking care of yourself so it you would be able to do those things that needs to be done. C'est tout.

Thanks, Shir.

ION, I've seen this link in a few places, and it really seems not on the level to me. [link] (For background, John Robbins is the author of a few really important and well-known books about both animal rights and the effects of meat production on the environment and health. He's also the son of the founder of Baskin-Robbins, though he's been financially cut off from his family since he decided not to go into the family business.)

Still awake. And it's too late now to take something, because anything that I take to put me to sleep now will make me way too groggy tomorrow.

Warm milky drink, perhaps?

Well, I just finished the book I was reading, which ended in totally not the way I expected. So now I still can't get to sleep, and I'm cold, and I'm back to reading blogs. I turned the heat up, added another blanket, and changed into warmer pajamas.

I think the only milky drink I have is Trader Joe's brand soy milk, which isn't that good for drinking -- I mostly buy it for baking with, because I can't really tell the difference between the brands once it's in cupcakes or cookies, and so I don't want to use the expensive stuff for that.

Oh, Hil. I hope you're sleeping by now.

InmemeNews, I don't know what to do.

Some wonderful, dear friends are having the (pseudo-long story) annual Israeli BuffyParty - the main fandom gathering that's a party per se and not convention. It's fun, wonderful, something I was the manager of in person in the summer of 2006. One of my best friends is the manager of it tonight. Not to mention, I'm one of the core people who got the community started in the first place (ironically, it only started after Buffy went off the air).

Only.

I have two papers to write this weekend: going to the party means I won't get the rest and sleep I need and have no other time for, and I'm not sure if I'll even have the time to do all my usual studies on top of that.

And worrying about this is stupid, because I'm worrying instead of making a choice and go with it: I could use the time for studying instead of worry I'll miss material. Hell, even if I won't go I'm not sure I'll manage to do it all, but I'll definitely get more rest.

But I miss those guys, very very much. And I almost don't have any time for myself. And I hate this.

So.

Oy, Hil. You're still up.

Hot bath? Hot bath followed by watching some chick-flick or some really boring show on TV with some caffeine-free tea?

Well, the blog comments I was reading just devolved into what I'm pretty sure is the most pointless debate possible on this issue, so I'm abandoning that for now. I fell asleep right after dinner and then woke up around 10, which is just messing up my sleep schedule now, I think.

Hil, I hope you were able to get some rest last night.

sj, I have some thoughts about the chiropractor. Jump on AIM when you've got a minute, and we can chat about them. (I'm set as away, but ping me anyways.)

WS, dry/cold air can TOTALLY cause throat trouble. I'm glad you've got the humidifier set up. That should help some. But, once it starts, it takes some time to clear up. Drink LOTS of fluids, and do everything you're already doing. {{{WS}}}

Given the white spots and ick on my tonsils, and the fact that I can't lie down without feeling like my throat is going to close up, I decided it was time for actual medical help. So I've got an appointment this morning. And I called in sick to work. Yesterday I really kept on top of drinking plenty of water even though it hurt to swallow. Today I'm not willing to swallow my own saliva. And now I've started to cough.