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December 22, 2003
The Q is talking to me!
Wow Nyquil really makes you sleep! I was so tierd of coughing so I ( with Drew basically carrying me) went out and bought some. I slept 13 hours ( I usually sleep 6.5 to 7) and I still feel grogy and sloooow. My Limbs get these strange tingly buzzy sensations where sometimes they feel shorter or longer than they really are. weird. Amusing when all you have to do is stae at the celing! It must be a Nyquil hangoveer as I have no fever anymore to explain these sensations away.
I hope I'm on the other side of the worse this virus can toss at me, I couldn't even talk yestday. I can't wait to feel better, Air Out my house and Lysol everything to be rid of this bug. I hope Drew doesn't catch it. That would be Horrible
We got a bunch of packing done today, mostly things like Movies and books and that kind of stuff. We are gonna leave packing the kitchen down till last. Ive thrown out alot of stuff. Who would have thought I had three garbage bags of junk? That's not including what Drew has to get rid of and I'm only half way through my room.
I can't wait to see friends soon, I've been inside straight since Thursday. I don't slow down too easy so it's driving me crazy.
Off to do more packingPosted by becca at December 22, 2003 02:02 PM
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do you remember camp?when we were sitting inside and i was reciting that denis leary speech? the leaders had to come in and tell me to stop swearing so loud?he he.we'll probably be coming up on the first or second sweetheart. i'll talk with you soon.k.Posted by: kstanger at December 27, 2003 11:55 PM

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December 20, 2003
Aack!
Still Sick.Lungs feel like burning. At least nausea is gone.I have no Drew untill tomorrow night.He has to work today and tomorrow.Alone. Bored.Couldn't go play SCAcalled friends.Nobody is home.watching a fly on my monitorReminds me of "happiness stan" and the small facesGoing to listen to MusicPosted by becca at December 20, 2003 07:00 PM

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December 19, 2003
Funny
Amusing in an immature sort of way...
CHILI COOK-OFFSPlease take the time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third is even better! For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how this works. They actually have a chili cook-off about the time the rodeo comes to town. It takes up the entire parking lot at the Astrodome!You might want to read this behind closed doors, because you will be howling out loud.INEXPERIENCED CHILI TASTERNotes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from New Jersey:"Recently, I was selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original third judge got sick at the last moment. I happened to be standing at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was assured by the other judges, (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy. Besides, they told me I could have all the free beer during the tasting, so I accepted." Below are the scorecards form the event:
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CHILI # 1 MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILIJUDGE ONE: Too heavy on the tomatoes. Amusing kick.JUDGE TWO: Great tomato flavor. Very mild.FRANK: Holy shit, what the hell is in this stuff? It could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope this is the worst one. Texans are crazy.
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CHILI # 2 ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILIJUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork, slight Jalapeno tang.JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children! What am I supposed to taste besides the pain? I had to wave off two people wanting to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the ashen look on my face.
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CHILI # 3 FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILIJUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.FRANK: Call the EPA! I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I snorted Drano. Everyone knows the drill by now. I need more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded my back; my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from the beer.
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CHILI # 4 BUBBA'S BLACK MAGICJUDGE ONE: Black bean chili, almost no spice; disappointing.JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not a real chili.FRANK: Something scraped across my tonque; unable to identify it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with beer refills; that 300 lb. bitch is starting to look HOT, just like the nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?
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CHILI # 5 LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVERJUDGE ONE: Very meaty chili. Cayenne peppers add considerable kick. Very impressive.JUDGE TWO: Beefy! Could use more tomato. Must admit, the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead. My eyes no longer focus. I farted; four people behind me passed out. The contestant was offended when I told her that her chili gave me brain damage. Sally saved my tonque from bleeding by directly pouring beer on it from a pitcher. I think I'm burning my lips off. It really annoys me that the other judges told me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!
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CHILI # 6 VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETYJUDGE ONE: Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Nice balance of spice and peppers.JUDGE TWO: Best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions and garlic. Superb.FRANK: My intestines are now a staight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shit myself when I farted. I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally, she must be pretty kinky! Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my anus with a snow cone!
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CHILI # 7 SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILIJUDGE ONE: Mediocre chili. Too much reliance on peppers.JUDGE TWO: Ho-Hum. Tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. For the record, I am worried about Judge Three. He seems to be in distress. He is cussing uncontrollably.FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost vision in one eye. The world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid out of the side of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit that matches my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing. It's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll suck it in through the four-inch hole in my stomach.
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CHILI # 8 BARNEY'S BLAZING CHILIJUDGE ONE: A perfect ending. Nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold, yet spicy enough to declare it's existence.JUDGE TWO: This final entry is nicely balanced. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see most of it was wasted when Judge Three passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank. Wonder how he'd have reacted to REALLY hot chili...Posted by becca at December 19, 2003 11:40 PM

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December 19, 2003
I guess it's my luck
I wrote my last exam on Wednesday and went to see LOTR with Drew, Amanda and her sister Jen. It was awsome. Afterwards I found out both my Grandpa and Grandma had fallen ill with the flu and they were competly out of groceries and drugs that kind of soothe them through their illness.
So Drew and I went shopping and dropped off all sorts of supplies. I knew just walking into the Apartment was setting me up to get the flu as I seem to have no immune system. I was also already dealing with a slightly sacrtchy throat I get every holiday season. I Usually chalk it up to Dry weather.
My grandparents really needed the help and they don't ask that often, So I risked myself.
Turns out the next morning I wake up to a full blown throat infection AND a bladder infection. Just Great. Now I suffer these two infections with fear of impending flu. I called the doctors office immediatly because I knew I was going to need antibiotics and I would need them fast. I spent the whole day worrying if I got the flu and couldn't keep down antibiotics what kind of problems or complications could this cause?(I know no one likes to be sick, I think somtimes I worry more about being sick than most)
So between 6 am and 4 pm I ate nothing in fear of feeding the bacteria and downed aproxamatly 25 glasses of water trying to flush my body and keep my bladder infection at bay. When I finnaly got into the Doctor and explained my predicament he thought I would most definatly need anti biotics. Then perscribed me some pills.
I asked him, if on the off chance I threw them up, ( because of possible flu)what then? He said that they wouldn't work and there could be compications and that I might have to come see him or go to the hospital. (I thought he understood what my concerns were) I asked if there was anything that we could do NOW to stop the bladder infection and keep me from having to come back because of complications. He then asked me if I had medical coverage, ( This pissed me off, I want to know all options and medical coverage shouldn't make a difference ) I asked "how does medical coverage give me rights that make a difference in options I have regarding my health? I deserve to know all options regardless of coverage." He said ( not looking at me)there is a one dose liquid treatment he could give me designed for women who have infrequent bladder infections, but it can be expensive. And that it would be optimal for me to take the pills and liquid together, and there wouldn't be the risk If I threw the pills up later. I told him I would like him to write me up the script for both of them. It makes me angry that he offered the treatment that wasn't the best option based on the fact that he thought I had no medical coverage. I do have coverage. But I would hate to think someone else wouldn't be offered good health just because of that. I think health issues and rights are somthing I could rant on about for hours so I can just stop that here and now because I'm sure my point is made.
But It's my luck that an hour after I take the liquid one dose that the Flu hits me full force. I spent from 6pm to 7 am this morning staying as still as possible and downing gravol and tylonol just to not bring up my medication. I couldn't have done it without Drew by my side ( he missed even missed gaming with the boys) by noon today I felt much better and risked my first meal. I'm doing much better now. I am just going to have to lay low for a couple of days to get over this completly, After all I hope to have a couple of speacial guests soon. K. Call me Anytime I hope your flight went well, and I hope your keeping warm.
I'm Hopfully, If I'm feeling well enough, going to an SCA event tomorrow, I havn't been to one in so long It's out past Waterloo here's the event flyer
http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/wassail/
I'll have to write about the event later.Posted by becca at December 19, 2003 10:45 PM

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December 15, 2003
We move in two weeks!
Wow, this has been quite a ride. We can move in two weeks! The house was finally signed for today. We take posession on December 31st. But we will be giving notice on our apartment to leave by March 1st. My last Exam is on Wednesday. I guess after that we will have to start packing.
Now I guess the only unpleasant thing to do will be to tell our present roomate that we are leaving. I hope he takes it OK.
I have to go my head is fullPosted by becca at December 15, 2003 08:19 PM

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December 03, 2003
New House, New Offer
Ok, So we looked around at other houses on Saturday and Monday. Just so we could compare them to our offer. Most houses we looked at were in far worse shape than Oakdale ( That big white house.) Things were looking good for us to follow through on the sale.
The inspector was right in that this houe was indeed typical for the area, and we were getting it at a discounted rate. However there were a worries about the surprises that house *could* throw at us with so much else needing to be done on it. It looked like Oakdale was going to be our best choice. Although we don't really *need* a place untill spring.
On Monday the last house we saw was in amazing shape. Not the same kind of re-sale potential. But definetly less potential headache.
So We put a bid in on it, significatly lower than the asking price, it's been accepted. Just like before, It is conditional upon inspection and financing. I want to say "this is the house" But I'm so tired of house hunting and it seems that this will just somehow be a let down as well, are all those renovations hiding a bigger problem?
I don't have the same excitment over this bid. But I'm still happy about it. The inspector comes on Friday to see the place and we will have till Monday to close the deal.
If we get this house the move in date would be for March 1st.
We will see how it goes! More house hunting updates to come.Posted by becca at December 3, 2003 01:36 PM
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Update on the house, the current owner has said he can have the place vacant for January 1st... That would have us moving before our new semester. this is a little roller coaster of surprises!Posted by: Becca at December 4, 2003 03:56 PM