Good morning all. I still feel lousy this morning, but not quite as badly as I did last night. I am still feeling ill enough that I went ahead and took a sick day. I have used only 3 (I think) in 3 years plus the one I took because of my husband's situation, so I don't miss often. I refuse to let myself feel horrible for it. My eyes hurt and I was still pretty dizzy this morning. I have to protect MY health right now since his surgery is this week. I can't be collapsing with that coming up. The good thing is that I don't think it's flu. That's what I was worried about last night. I'm still not running high fevers, so perhaps I'll be past whatever this is in a couple of days. My eyes REALLY hurt, though. (Here after a bit I'm going to go sit in a soft chair and gradually grade papers through the day letting my eyes rest. I'd postpone that but I have one stack that "must" be done soon.)
Elizabeth...The House That Cleans Itself...I'll get the free sample for my kindle later today. I surely won't be getting started on any major housework until May break, though. I have two weeks off then. Oh, and as for you're, etc. Don't stress over it. I know the difference, too, but when typing quickly online I often substitute words. Thankfully, I don't do it in important work related communications because I slow down and proofread. I just can't type fast enough, even at 120 words a minute, to keep up with my thoughts.
Texas - I'm not parting with my junk drawer. Why else would anyone have a drawer on the dining room side of the bar???
It's not like I am going to keep placemats in there. Heck, I barely have furniture in the dining room right now. Pulled it out to keep puppy from chewing it. That's the puppy play room right now. Seriously, where else would I keep the extra keys, tube of super glue, matches, my pocketknife, mini flashlight, birthday candles, etc. I can't even think of a better place for all of that.
At least I have drawer dividers in there...No junk drawer in my KITCHEN though. (My kitchen has very few cupboards. In fact, it only has about 5 small cupboards + the under sink cupboard. On the other hand, I have at least 20+ drawers...
algo - if bantam chicks scare you because they are tiny, try quail babies! Even tinier, try button quail babies. They are about like holding a bumblebee in your hand. I was pretty panicky with my first batch. Then I saw how at 2-3 days old they would climb onto a stuffed animal (beanie baby turkey) and leap off then climb up and do it again. After watching that for a couple of small batches of babies, I became more confident with the little things.
Michelle - have fun on your trip. (As for packing -- just go into the bathroom, throw in the stuff you use every day, then toss in some jeans & tops & undergarments. Add a coat/jacket and your credit cards and you are done. That's my method, anyway. Actually, right now I have a go bag packed that means I don't have to even go into the bathroom, just grab clean clothes. I haven't even been packing them, though. Just toss in the seat of the car, ROFL.
