New Leaves

Aaaaaaaaaa

We are safe in Pennsylvania. We got in about 8pm. After some sleep, I do feel a bit better, but I still have a cough. I hate coughing. Bleah.

I came on line to see if any of my fan club was on line. Alas, no takers. Where is everyone?!!!

We did decide to stay at Jen's house and although I coughed alot, I am not contagious, just getting rid of the chest congestion, I would feel 100% if I could sleep eight hours straight. It wouldn't be so bad except I suspect that this cough has triggered my asthma. Which makes everything sound much worse than it is. Those of you who went with me to ICON, will remember this cough.

I am going to break down and actually follow my advice about garlic, but truth be told, I hate the taste of it raw, and taking garlic pills does butt for you. It's better than taking baby powder, but the RAW garlic has alicin in it. Alicin is similar to penicillin in it's antibiotic properties. Anyhow, it's only created when RAW garlic is cut or crushed. The chemical reaction of the juice of the garlic and the fiberous portion of the garlic combine when cut or crushed and create alicin. It is an unstable compound and does not remain in dried garlic, and can not be rehydrated. So your garlic pills are BUTT. Placebo.

While it is Christmas day, I still don't feel particularly in the spirit. But I loved waking up to hear the sound of my nephew in the other room. He was saying:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..... Aaaaaaaaaaa

Gotta love cooing. It'll just set you right every time.

Jen and I are going to go to see ROTK tomorrow. (Woohoo. That'll make three)
For Christmas, Jen got both extended DVD versions of FOTR and TTT. Whatever shall I do with my spare time?

Someone reminded me that there is Turkey Hill Iced Tea here in these parts. I was like oooooooooooo.

I *love* Turkey Hill Tea. I used to work for Turkey Hill and I was without a doubt addicted to the Orange diet decaf tea. When I was crazy enough to be a manager of a convenience store. We are going to the grocery store and I am hoping that this place has rice milk, as I left mine at work. Bugger.

I am hoping to make some baby food this weekend and freeze it up in the ice cube trays and put it in the freezer. I love doing that. And it's so cost effective. (yes, I am a cheapskate at times)

Andrew (my nephew) is so much bigger now. He's got this little twinkle in his eye that spells trouble. He'd rather look at the wrapping paper than to unwrap his presents. He has noisy presents for Christmas. *rubs hands together* This is going to be fun.

Abigail (their dog) and I don't exactly get along. It's the strangest thing. I have had very rare instances where an animal and I absolutely do not get along. Last night, I was making my entrance, and the dog chased me right back outside. She was restrained. When I came in again, she still barked and growled at me.

Todd (Jen's husband) Set the dog straight. Dog loves me now.

Indiana (The cat) Is laying on the wrapping paper. He remembers me and that I give the best cat petting. Aunt Hawk knows the spot. (Yes, I am an aunt to a cat. Got a problem with it ?) :P

You might find it amusing to know that I brought both my crock pot and my bread machine with me to Jen's. My bread machine has been christened 'Cerridwen'. Cerridwen follows where I go. Now that I eat differently, I also brought a huge bag of healthy food stuffs with me And my Not Just Beans Cookbook.

I have rambled enough. Time to get dressed and head out to the grocery.

Will try to be on line again when we get back.

x

Posted by hawkie at December 25, 2003 08:15 AM