Justin and Max came up with the idea, and we all pitched in.

I caught Justin's cold, went into work yesterday thinking I'd be okay since I'd slept so well, but after filing for a while I was sweating and dizzy so I went home.

I slept, and drank soup, soaked in the tub, the pups would whine, but I told them I couldn't take them for a walk.

Justin bought a new game for the Wii called Animal Crossing: City Folk. It's a lot of fun, I played it yesterday when I couldn't sleep anymore. I think the best way to describe it is like the Sims, only cute and friendly. I am getting good at fishing in the game.

Sold two of my books at Envi, yay! Dressed up as Snow White at Halloween and got a lot of compliments. Going to see Twilight tomorrow with my friend Selena.

Justin has had two magic birthday party gigs and is getting better and better.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I been sick. With diarrhea. For almost 3 weeks. Yep, 3 weeks on Friday. I went to the doctor and she gave me antibiotics which made me worse, toughed it out for 5 1/2 days, then called and asked if I could get off them. She said yes, ohh what a lovely lady! She said see if it clears up, it didn't clear up, so I went back and saw the doctor's assistant yesterday. I'd forgotten that the doctor's assistant is a nice guy who offered to put me in a neck brace after my car accident, even though my neck was fine. So he drew blood and yay, I'm not anemic! He could probably tell by looking at me I'm no skinny vegetarian, but it was best to be sure. Then he looked up my butt and said the inside looked scraped like sandpaper. Probably from all the diarrhea. Finally he gave me a map of places I can go to give a stool sample, and advised me not to drink anything sugary like juice. I asked if 7up's okay and he said his mother swears by it, although he did not offer to refer me to her. He did however say I could take Immodium, so I guess I got my 30 dollars worth.

So if you haven't seen me lately that's why. I'm exhausted, drinking lots of fluids, and my butt hurts.

Kisses from the bathroom, Jennifer 

I've just been hanging out with friends...

That's Kim and Mikey's daughter Emily I'm holding while Kim's playing. I borrowed the pic from Mikey's site.

Work: I'm now used to the 2 hour a day commute. I'm much happier doing what I do well, and working for and with people that actually care about me, than I would be trying to find something else just for the convenience of it being closer. My boss actually made me take a vacation, and no one called me while I was out! Last time I took a vacation, the old company GAVE OUT MY HOME PHONE NUMBER and I got calls about bills and things I couldn't take care of except at the office.

Vacation: Didn't go anywhere, just had a week of me time. Treated myself to a new dress and an ice cream in Old Colorado City, I love the new Envi shop! Bought some books, read Mansfield Park and then went on a Jane Austen kick where I fixed a pot of tea and watched the 1983, 1999, and 2007 versions of the book. Billie Piper as Fanny is the best I think, with Sylvestra le Touzel a close second. I'm told Fanny Price was the least popular of Jane's characters, but I like her better than Elizabeth Bennet, who was my favorite until this book. I definately like Edmund better than Mr. Darcy.

Family: My cousin James married the beautiful Sonja, I'd have liked to give them something more personable, but figured cash would be best for two people starting out. I quite like her and think she's a good, stabilizing influence for him. And he has to know how lucky he is to have her, so I'm sure he'll do his best to make her happy. Justin has started studying magic, and he's fast become quite good, he's going to a convention this weekend. Went to goth night on Sunday with Stephan and Dale, and managed to get Justin to come too. Mike and Kim had a barbeque earlier that day, I played some ladder-ball, took Mila onto the trampoline, talked some politics, etc.

Politics: No matter what I say, someone will disagree, but here goes: For once I don't feel like I'm choosing between two evils. Obama and McCain both seem like decent men to me, both are intelligent, both are well spoken. One way or another, this country will be moving forward. We'll either have the first african-american president, or the first woman vice-president. It's a great thing to see. They've taken shots at each other's experience or lack thereof, but they've avoided personal jibes, Obama himself said "the kids are off limits" when the media went into a feeding frenzy over Palin's unwed pregnant daughter. I think this shows a common decency and dignity, indicitive of a gentlemanly nature. In my limited experience of the world, I feel such fundamental issues of character are most important. I shall have to do research on what actions they have taken on issues, and see how the next few months play out. I hope neither of them disappoints me by switching from competitive campaigning to full-out mudslinging.

That's all. I love you and I've missed you.

Jennifer

When I woke up this morning I could hear a car passing and it made that shheeering sound cars make when driving on wet streets, so I knew it had rained and was happy for the flowers.

I'd been sleeping with my mouth open so it was dry and my lips felt chapped and swollen. I couldn't get a drink of water fast enough. Took a shower, I like them hot, Justin jokes I'm a lobster, my new shampoo and body wash are ginger orange scented. When I was towelling off I realized I should have shaved my legs, but didn't feel like going back in, decided I'd just wear slacks or a long skirt instead. Fed the dogs, Justin was still in bed so I dressed in the semi-dark. Found my long black velvet skirt and green striped long sleeved shirt. Put on a bit of makeup. Wiggles was following me, so I sat and opened my hands to him, petted him until Justin got up and I remembered our lunches. Justin's lunch today is a peanut butter sandwich, dried fruit, and pineapple yogurt. Mine is a cheese and honey sandwich, macedamia nuts, and chocolate pudding.

At work there were piles and piles and fallen piles of folders and papers to be filed. After I'd finished (although there are more things to do) I took an early lunch and bought tinted moisturizer with spf 30. These things are important living so close to the sun. There was a sale so I got a free lipstick, it's called peach perfect.

It's almost noon and the mail has come. The morning's over.

Love you, Jennifer