In the last week: Annie’s grandmother died Zoe spent her first period of time apart from Annie (3 days) Burrito (our cat) is not eating, which is how her sister started deteriorating before we had to put her down. I … Keep reading
Tag Archives: illness
Republicans, Religion and the Triumph of Unreason
“Here’s what’s actually happening. The US is the only major industrialised country that does not provide regular healthcare to all its citizens. Instead, they are required to provide for themselves – and 50 million people can’t afford the insurance. As … Keep reading
Everyone is Sick
Zoe has been sick off and on for about two weeks now. It started with an ear infection, which got bad enough that her doctor put her on antibiotics. Then she got a bit of a cold, threw up a … Keep reading
DSL, Sprained Ankle, and a Punch to the Face
We’re going to get a DSL connection here at my parent’s house. This will enable me to do work for my new job (did I mention that it’s a telecommuting position?) without having to put up with the 30-second lag … Keep reading
The First Rain
It’s raining outside. I love rain. But more importantly, I love the first rain after summer. There’s just something great about getting sick of the heat, and then opening your window and listening to the sound of the rain. I’ve … Keep reading
In Which Scott Gets Sick and Watches Lots of Movies
Ugh. I’ve been sick. Urn had a cold, which somehow Annie caught. So of course, now I get sick, too. Which wouldn’t have been so bad if Annie hadn’t used up all the Kleenex and taken all the cold medicine … Keep reading
Job Hunting Sucks
Yarrr… I’m feeling better! Still kinda sniffly and coughy, but definitely better. We’re cleaning house today, which always feels kinda symbolic. You let the house get into terrible shape, because you feel too bad to clean, so then when you … Keep reading
Being Sick with Bob Ross
I think one of the worst parts about getting sick is trying to make up for it afterward. I tend to skip class a good deal. I’ve been doing it less than usual this term, but I’ve still skipped a … Keep reading
Paranoia
I don’t get sick very often, so when I do, it usually takes me completely by surprise. I’m one of those people who gets a few colds and maybe a touch of the flu each year, but is fine most … Keep reading
I Crapped My Pants On Thanksgiving
Last year I went to Seattle for thanksgiving. My girlfriend and I were visiting her family in Tacoma, and then got on a bus to go to Seattle to meet my parents for thanksgiving day. I felt alright when I … Keep reading
Take Home Final
Yarrrr… (I say that quite a bit… Pirate noises are the best). Well, since I last updated, the term has ended successfully! Out of my three classes this term, not one of them had a traditional final. Graphic Design III … Keep reading