So, I'm mostly looking forward to Christmas.  Except maybe for Christmas Eve dinner.  We're going over so someone's house you see...a traditional Swedish family.  There will be lutefisk.  And I, I am quite certain, will be expected to at least try some, as it is only polite.  And supposedly a delicacy.  I kinda like my food sans lye, though, you ( Read more... )

I can't believe it's just a week until Christmas.  This season certainly snuck up on me.  You'd think it would have seemed longer, since Thanksgiving was earlier than usual - but no.  My mind boggles at the approach of the holidays and the new year ( Read more... )

As R pointed out, the good thing about strep (over a regular cold) is that I'm feeling a lot better after a couple days of antibiotics - go ailments that can be treated quickly!  I'm still really tired and worn down, but the horrible pain that I was experiencing whenever I swallowed is now nearly gone.  Yay!  Also, eating solid foods again is WAY ( Read more... )