Looks like the federal govt will be shut down, but instead of being furloughed, I'll be on (unpaid) jury duty. Can't win for losing.

Strega, thank you and curse you for linking to You Are Not That Smart. I just lost an hour to it. Good stuff!

This usually helps me, but rags straight from the freezer, one on the forehead near the top of the head, and one on the back of your neck.

Huh! I'll try it.

Sometimes alternating heat and cold works. Also, try some common acupressure points: [link]

Finally, caffeine? I know excedrin has it, but not as much as a cup of coffee.

My agency is non-appropriated. Which means I have to work even if there's a shut down. On the other hand, knowing the pay check will still be coming in -- is a good thing.

Hubs's status isn't clear yet.

instead of being furloughed, I'll be on (unpaid) jury duty. Can't win for losing.

Well, that bites. Would you get paid later?

I still don't know what's going to happen, but I suspect I'll be furloughed because the government won't be able to incur costs to my employer while it's shut down. (And I'm not involved in any sensitive or life-saving programs.)

Maybe I'll go skiing...

Finally, caffeine? I know excedrin has it, but not as much as a cup of coffee.

I'm scared of more caffeine, because I'm pretty sure it's not a migraine, and without a migraine, caffeine keeps me up like crazy.

I will try accupressure! And currently have a cold damp cloth on my head.

Thanks, y'all.

I wonder what will happen with CMS? I know we'll keep on keeping on doing work for them, for sure.

We've got padding built into our budget, and are non-direct so... apparently, we can go for a couple months. Uhg, anyway.

OK, time to lock up the computer. Next time, I'll have children in my care...

My cousin's going to be furloughed. She apparently found out today.

mr. flea still has no idea.

I just got an email from my employer, basically saying we're out of work if the shutdown happens. No surprise there.