When my grandmother moved after my grandfather's death, a few people took clippings of their jade plant. Which were full shrubs, honestly. They were always growing at her new place which made it feel somehow "right." And my uncle's house had a bunch growing too. It was a good memory and also reminded me that life continues.

Things I did: put away two pairs of shoes, one hoodie, and my duffel bag of tools lingering near the front door; feed the animals and myself; do dishes and shine the sink; wipe down counter and table; stretch out my back while talking to sis on phone; shower.

Things I had planned to do that I didn't do: send roommate email with bill totals; plan menu; write up my notice to my landlord.

Things that weren't a priority but I really enjoyed: catching up here; reading Animals Talking in All Caps.

And now it is time to give the cats their second dinner, walk the dog, and hit the sack. TGIF tomorrow, for realios.

I like this format.

Things I did: Taught two classes and an advisory, met with advisee, met with department member, graded 10 vocab assignments, planned lessons, answered a gazillion emails, ran two meetings, picked up meds for kitty, and then called the IRS to get payoff amount for outstanding 2010 taxes (waited on hold for 50 minutes for that one) and then PAID THEM online.

Things I had planned to do that I didn't do: Grade a shitload of essays, finished reading what I need to read for tomorrow (I need to do that before bed), picked up some stuff for Sunday’s Open House at school, begin paying estimated taxes for next year

Things that weren't a priority but I really enjoyed: Went across the street at work to get a delicious sandwich, tomato basil soup, and iced mocha, caught up here, had an awesomely long phone call catching up with a friend I rarely see anymore.

Okay, backread a little.

HOLY CRAP, ERIN! That’s great news! Yay you!

sj, I’m sorry. That’s difficult. I hope you’re able to take some cuttings from the roses.

Feel better, my poor, sick Buffista Bitches! And yes, meara, GO TO THE DOCTOR.

x-post from Natter because I think it’s relevant to this conversation...

Did anyone here ever use Save the Baby (a really old salve for coughs and such)? I had forgotten how amazing it is. My mom was recently very sick, and she dug up an old jar of it. After trying every other cough/decongestant out there, she tried it--and it worked like magic. I remember the smell as being incredibly comforting as a kid because it let me sleep when nothing else did.

Anyway, she later looked for it in pharmacies and couldn’t find it, so I tracked it down online. Very happy to have found it here: [link]

I ordered one for me and one for my mom. I wanted to share for those who haven’t ever tried it. You just rub it on your chest and breathe and sleep. It’s great.

Most people who use that method use Vicks. My mom used Musterole, and that's what I used on my kids. I had an adult child staying with us ask for it when he had a miserable head and chest cold. I don't know if it's the fumes, or the relaxation of the muscles cramped from coughing with the grease and the rubbing, but the relief is real. If Save the Baby works, by all means, use it!

Yep, I’ve used Vicks, but STB works better for me. Could be just my associations with it, but like you said:

I don't know if it's the fumes, or the relaxation of the muscles cramped from coughing with the grease and the rubbing, but the relief is real.

I love the little blurb on the site about it:

Since 1874 Lee's Save the Baby has been relieving coughs in children and adults so they can sleep through the night or make it through the day without hacking. Just rub this old-time salve onto your chest and it reduces the impulse to cough, which helps you sleep. The formula has not changed much, and this remedy containing petrolatum, camphor, oregano, rosemary, and balsam oils is still as effective as ever.

My gram is old school New England (Maine, actually), and her mom used it when she was a child--1913!

I'm sorry sj , but so glad other people linked to rose rustling.

yay for you, erin!

meara, sounds lie doctor time .

Flylady - yrs ago I read her stuff, but didn't sign up for it. However, I realized today that one of the things she said - I can do anything for 15 minutes - stuck with me. that is how I approach really big task -- 15 minutes at a time

somehow my sign up didn't go through yesterday , but it did today. We shall see how it goes.

So I'm part way done with cleaning my sink for Fly Lady. I scrubbed it before I bleached it (you're supposed to soak it in water and bleach first) but I'm going to scrub it again, rinse well and Windex it.

There was a little ring of small gunky stuff after I drained the sink.

I still need to finish washing some dishes and put everything away.

The shoes I wear the most and the jackets I use the most go by the door. There's hooks for the jackets and I just line the shoes up.

I don't know what's going on with me but for the past few days I've been ravenous almost non stop and nothing I eat seems to make a difference. I ate dinner and I should be full, instead I feel like I haven't eaten all day. I went to bed feeling hungry even though I ate what should have been enough.

Congrats Erin!