Okay, who's tired of this Swine Flu business? I am. Big time. I think they ought to just call it Whine Flu because that's all everybody is doing these days. The news media, newspapers, school officials, and the peeps at work are driving me nuts with their freak out about the flu. My hands are raw from all the washing I'm doing and I am exhausted from trying to keep myself 6 feet from everyone. Can we all just quit freaking out already??! Geesh.The Feds made a raid on our village hall today to check the records on water usage and knowledge of contamination. Our former mayor is hiding out in Florida while his son is left holding the bag. He's not innocent himself, of course, because he served as a trustee in all those let's-poison-the-little-people years. It's funny/not-so-funny to watch them dance now. Television cameras and reporters were camped out today and it is on all the news. I'll bet we even made national news. Go Weirdville!
I'm absolutely swamped at work and I'm forced to work a 5-day week. It's downright exhausting and I'm always amazed at moms who do this regularly. Work sucks--it just gets in the way of all the stuff I want to do. Who thought of this working stuff anyway?
I've been handed this meme this week. (Thanks, Lola) Like I don't have enough to do. Joe is better tonight--thank GOD! I don't think I could have handled another night of making lunches, that ranks right up there with working.
Here goes. I'm not tagging anyone, so if you want to do this one, jump in.
8 things I'm looking forward to:
- VACATION! I miss my Cumberland Falls family.
- Warmer weather. Not hot, just warm.
- Marching band season
- lying by the pool with a good book while on vacation
- having both kids in high school this year
- getting out of Thugs-R-Us Middle School
- Not having to drop EC cards anymore
- Having free time to write, post, and visit fav blogs
8 things I did yesterday:
- Get annoyed with Whine Flu paranoia
- Where do I begin with Joe and his major back injury
- stopped at a knitting shop and bought yarn for a sweater
- kissed the cats
- laughed
- bought a microwave oven without really looking at it
- 4 loads of laundry
- drove Em to school because the bus passed us by
8 things I wish I could do:
- Quit cursing
- lose some weight--like 10 or 15 pounds
- quit biting my nails
- publish a book
- relax in the evenings
- make the world better for my kids
- have a lemon drop martini
- keep that warm feeling from Cumberland Falls in my heart all year
8 shows I watch:
- Survivor
- Amazing Race
- Project Runway
- Flipping Out with Jeff Lewis (I heart him!)
- Top Chef
- Celebrity Apprentice
- Spongebob
- Hell's Kitchen (Gordon Ramsay swears more than me!!)
I guess I enjoy "reality" TV, eh?
Hey, did anyone catch the theme of "Smoking Jackets" popping up on certain blogs yesterday?? Like, say, on 5 certain Chicago area blogs???
20 comments:
Spot on. What we really have is a pandemic of fear-mongering.
Whine Flu; Brilliant name!
I'd say that's a big part of why people like Gordon Ramsay. He makes people feel like their use of bad language isn't really all that bad. :)
Linda, will you stop procrastinating and start on your novel now.
Totally with you on the TV shows, all except Survivor, Amazing Race and Hell's Kitchen.
I am a recovering Survivor addict, but it got old. The other two I have never gotten into at all.
Rock on freaky dude -- tell me which episode of SpongeBob that came from. As a fan you should know immediately.
Those Reality shows listed made me LOL.
Every Sunday night, like dorks, we put on our Amazing Race shirts and hats, and cheer on our favorites.
working does suck, but it pays (some) the bills. *sigh*
I love Jeff from flipping out...HILARIOUS odd man!
Oh, it wasn't that bad, was it?
I am so tired of hearing about the swine flu too. So we are now at defcon 4, we were at defcon 5 yesterday. Who cares? Are there REALLY that many more cases of flu this year, or is the media hyping up this sh**? (Yeah, I got a potty mouth too.)
I don't really watch reality shows. I was watching that Trump one, missed when Melissa got fired and Joan walked out. Now I wouldn't watch it, for me Joan Rivers made it interesting. I've always liked her.
You know, the regular flu does this every year and there is no panic. It kills, I believe I heard 36,000 people in the US a year. I don't know the figures for around the world. I think they just need something to hype..or whine about.
I watch most of those shows too. Or I did until I lost Bravo. I am very sad at losing Bravo...
I'm with you on reality TV! I can't help myself! It's like watching a train wreck! LOL! We need to get together sometime!!
Smoking jackets? What are you talking about? You so do NOT need to lose weight.
come on over for a Lemon Drop and to watch Amazing Race! Preventative medicine of alcohol and tv is the answer
I think that the fear factor of the swine flu will probably be the worst part of it. Still happy that we live in the middle of nowhere though just as the chances of it even coming here are slim to none!
I am with you about getting tired of hearing about the "Whine Flu". Priscilla is right about how we lose lots of people from the regular flu and we don't hear all of this panic.
I am with you on the reality tv. Love it! Are you getting excited about "The Fashion Show" starting next week on Bravo. The RunGay boys have some previews posted on their blog.
It'll be interesting to see what happens after the Feds check out the records. I'll have to pay attention to the news to see mention of your Weirdville!
Loved seeing "publish a book" on your list of things you wish you could do! And, of course I want a signed copy of "Moon Over Weirdville"!
Vanilla--Isn't it crazy??! That's all they talk about at work and it is driving me crazy! Arrrrghhhh!
laala--Gordon is such a conflict of personalities. On one hand he is a cursing beast and then he can be so warm and compasionate. I love his ability to fool everyone.
Veronica--I have it started, but the whole publishing thing terrifies me. Maybe I'll dig it out and start working on it again. Who's gonna read about frogs???
CG--Survivor continues to amaze me because people always have new ways of being devious. I would sooo lose that game! Stumped me on the SB quote--I'm not that devoted. I do have a couple favs though--Rock Bottom and I'm your biggest fanatic. Do you know what is funnier than 24?? 25! Love Spongebob, dont' you??
Joe--So, could you and the Mrs. be on the same team?? There is no WAY we could--Joe and I would KILL each other. Heck, every vacation is like the Amazing Race for us.
STacie--But there never seems to be enough money! So, I'm not all that excited about working. When is Jeff Lewis doing another bout of episodes?? It's been wwayyyyy too long since the last ones. He's my guilty pleasure--he just sooo makes me laugh.
Lola--It was GREAT! How stupid for Joan to bail--I'll bet she comes back to beat that woman's hiney. Man, they are very used to getting their way, aren't they?? What a twosome they are. I may have to kill the next person at work who panics about the Whine flu--they are NUTS! They should be more concerned about me murdering them than them catching the flu.
Pricilla--I hope there is no Goat flu! Isn't this all sooo silly. I'll bet in a month we won't even be talking about it anymore.
Jo--Well, we don't like all those murder/cop/CSI shows or sitcoms, so I guess that leaves us "reality". I love them though. There aren't enough for me. They are mindless and I can usually do other things while I'm watching. I'm hoping to see you maybe when we drop/pick up Em from EIU in July.
Patricia--Hee! Hee! Oh, you know--everyone wants to lose a pound or two, right?? I like to eat too much. And drink.
Margo--Whooohooo! Another Lemon Drop pally!! Joe makes a mean one--you'll have to come over hear. I think the Whine Flu can be cured by Lemon Drop Martinis. :)
Stephanie--Can I come live with you until this freaking out passes?? Gees, everyone is nuts! I'm pretty calm, but am just getting really annoyed with the silliness.
Merry--I am excited about the new fashion show. I really miss Project Runway and am uncertain to how it will be on Lifetime. I think this is their replacement, but alas, no Tim Gunn. :(
Beaded Tail--Yeah, I'm hoping they bust the mayor and his dad. One of the politicians is aiming to have them prosecuted--I hope so. It's hard because you want to sue, but we are in essence suing ourselves as taxpayers. Ugh. I've got to dig my manuscript out one of these days and work on it. I have a couple of kids books I would like to write too, but am soo afraid of the publishing process and rejection.
These memes get long and complicated. Almost like more work.
WHY would anybody want to quit cursing? It's therapeutic!
Do you want me to look for your mayor? I think I saw him in line at the grocery store today.
Can you believe Melissa and Joan Rivers? W-T-F. I would type it out but I know you're trying to quit.
Sharky--Yeah, no kidding. I'm pretty much done with awards and memes. I was just having a really busy week at work (newsletter deadline time) and the ol brain was fried. Easy to do memes on those days.
Casey--Oh, I'm not giving up cursing--it's just that I probably SHOULD. Like Rick says: "Never gonna give you up!" I'm paying for all those years in the traffic department --ugh. And I'm a creative curser too. I'm waiting for someone to track down the senior mayor (he's down in Florida now) and ask him why he's not answering these questions. It will happen, mark my words.
Lin, what a whirl wind that I have been trapped in. I get up, sit at my desk and get bombarded all day. And it never stops. Got to love days like that. All I can say is keep em coming....
Yikes, I still have one of these tags to do from last week. That's what I get for disappearing, I guess.
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