Also hugely impressed with you, Maria, and le nubian for kicking serious ASS.

Ass hasn't yet been kicked. But at least I know what happened. I need to figure out how to deal with it now. Not sure if I need to talk to a lawyer, or to folks at the bank, or what.

Maria, I'm sorry about the traffic and the frustration.

Hec & JZ, I hope the folks who claimed to repair the car can re-repair it?

Feel-better Daniel.

So, I got two shots yesterday, one for tetanus, one for pneumonia. Both in the left arm. It seems to me that the tetanus shot is a bit sore, but okay, the pneumonia one is fucked up. It hurts quite a bit.

I'm supposed to get a flu shot in October, which I guess I will do, but I'm reminded why I haven't been keeping up on shots all these years.

I suppose a few days of discomfort is worth not getting pneumonia and tetanus. But I am not feeling like using perspective right now.

I *think* tetanus is one of the ones that really hurts and for a while? I think I had to have one a few years ago and seem to remember that.

Frisco peed in the bed last night (we all sleep together). After the initial cleanup, we moved to the guest bedroom which is also where the Wii lives. So they are having a great time playing Mario Cart, I am chilling with my laptop, and we are all eating dry cereal. It's funny how much fun it can be to use your regular space in a different way. They have both told me several times how much fun it is just hanging out in this room this morning.

Ice and ibuprofen will probably help, le nub, since it's an inflammatory reaction.

It's like spending money on preventive maintenance. You know you should, but any number of things seem like a more inviting use of your time and money.

I always get a flu shot. My doctors gave them to me back when it wasn't common, because I'm a magnet for respiratory diseases. It's a gift. I'm very proud.

My ears may *knock wood* be better today. I have been insufficiently grateful for unstuffed up ears up until this week.

Ginger,

yeah, I probably should ice this damn thing too. I upped my ibuprofen from yesterday and that did help.

I always get a flu shot. My doctors gave them to me back when it wasn't common, because I'm a magnet for respiratory diseases. It's a gift. I'm very proud.

Considering I had The Pleurisy last Nov/Dec, and then I had the respiratory thing that would not die in July, I am definitely getting a flu shot this year. I had skipped last year (I think because, ironically, I was out sick the day they had them in my office building [and yes, I *know* one can get flu shots elsewhere; I am lazy and it may yet one day be my downfall]), but I really don't want any more illnesses that last more than a month. Sheesh.

Hec & JZ, I hope the folks who claimed to repair the car can re-repair it?

For an additional $3,300. Which would only fix the transmission. The battery is still dire.

but every visit to that school for non-official functions makes me feel like I am just not cool enough for that place.

ugh. Grade school should not bring out feelings of inadequacy in anyone.

I feel so much better today. Last night EVERYONE in the house was cranky and tired. This morning everyone is chill. Plus there's coffee.

Daniel, feel better soon!

I took the dog for a romp, fed the animals, fixed breakfast, did some dishes, and worked on budget stuff for about an hour... and now I think I need a nap. So much to do this weekend, and I just don't have the energy. I'll keep plugging away, bit by bit. After a nap.

Hec, JZ, sorry about the car problems. I hate that it's so expensive.

Sox, good luck with all the bank shenanigans! That sounds majorly stressful!

The only time I skipped a flu shot was last year, because of just generally losing track of life, what with the whole brother-with-a-brain tumor thing, and the knee surgery thing, and the dog dying thing, and I got the flu. So I'm one of the first appointments at the flu shot clinic at work this Tuesday, because having the flu was no fun at all.

I need to be getting ready for my trip, but I can't make myself be productive today. I think I'm meeting up with some friends at a local bakery to hear an Oompah band later.