Good Lawd.

[stoney321]

Y'all I caught the lurgy this weekend and spent the whole of it wrapped up in too many layers, tissues popping out of every sleeve, pocket, hat, or, when the sweating commenced, half-naked and sprawled on the cold tiles of my kitchen. And back and forth. But don't worry - no sympathy! Because this was the kind of lurgy that had me dropping weight, and I NEVER get that flavor of ill. \o/ I am that sick, twisted person that hears of people losing five or ten pounds when they have the flu and angrily snap off a piece of jerky (or... cake) and wonder why I never get that. I've been actively searching for a good ol' case of E. bola, to no avail. :D (anyone remember that ep of South Park where the parents get Kenny, who has the chicken pox, to spit in their kids' mouths so they'll get it? Ahaha. Um, I'm easily sidetracked today, apparently.)

Because my friend Jennifer (of the 60 dollar candle, for those keeping track with the home version) took me to the Asian food market and translated packaging for me (nothing is in English there), I was able to make my beloved seaweed/flower soup and eat up on that all weekend. Mmmmmmmm. The kids looooved it. They're weirdos, what can I say? I also downed loads of rice sprinkled with Seto Fumi Furiake (fish flakes) and that is the PERFECT thing to eat when you're craving salt. Good lord, I'm hungry. (Feed a fever? Or feed a cold? I never remembered that properly...)

Other things: I obtained the most coveted (for me) machine of all machines available to a haus frau this past week, a Dyson vacuum. *cue angelic choir* I spent a good hour getting Sally Derg (my dog) to relax around it so I could use the upholstery attachment and de-thatch her fur. \o/ Now to get the cats to let me vacuum them... (Oh my god, I love this vacuum. No, like, I LOVE it. It's a freaking vacuum cleaner, I know. BUT! I would cheat on my husband with this thing. Um... that came out wrong.)

I blew off my NaNoWriMo writing all weekend (see: ill and supine on tiles) and I was doing so well: 10% done by the 2nd day! So, I have a lot of catching up to do today. Oh, also? Do not buy green tea soaked pumpkin seeds. They are vomit-ocious. I passed (thankfully) on the licorice-soaked watermelon seeds, too. (When I asked Jennifer why the hell they made something so vile, her response was "We're Asian. We eat anything." Ahaha.) For those curious, all the durian is gone. I ate some more, then my husband begged me to throw it out. The garage (we have a fridge out there) was starting to smell like grandpa jerky farts. Bleh.

I need breakfast, to finish adding the recipes I outlined on my last post, then get cracking on some word count. And have more seaweed soup. Someone come wash my sheets for me, please. And then do the dishes. And mop. I've got a whole bag of green tea pumpkin seeds for you...

[ETA] I forgot to mention... how freaking BAD ASS were the Cowboys last night!? Dude. Witten getting his helmet knocked off (pulled, if you ask me. Tchuh.) and STILL getting us to the 6 yd line for a next play score. Aw, yeah. All those people that laughed when we took TO? Who's laughing now? 7-1, baby. Super Bowl is in our sights. "There's a lot of love in those boos." Hahahaha!

Comments

[sdwolfpup.livejournal.com]

I looooooove my Dyson vacuum. And considering how many shedding-happy pets we have, the fact that it still works is like the greatest marketing ad ever.

I'm sorry you were sick this weekend, but I'm glad you're feeling better. :)

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, I want to strap on a frilly apron and dance (a la Fred Astaire) with my Dyson every time I use it. And with one large, long-haired dog and two cats that are made of nothing but loose hair (oh, and those three kids. Four, if you count Mr. S) it is the most WONDERFUL THING EVER.

Aww, thanks! My steaming cup of black milk tea is making me feel much better. *lysols you off, just in case*

[fireflykiwi.livejournal.com]

Considering 10k is the day 6 goal...(that is the 10% mark right? o__O <--me horrible with math) I would say you are still ahead. If you are wondering, I gots me a wallpaper on my laptop with daily wc goals :)

Hope you feel better soon.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

5K is 10% of the total 50,000. (Just move the decimal to the left one space for 10%) so I'm not quite to 10K yet. *g* Hopefully I will be there soon! *tip-tap-typing*

Thank you! Today I feel loooooads better than this weekend. YAY.

[fireflykiwi.livejournal.com]

See told you I was horrid with math...that's why I have a degree in Journalism. lol.

[southernbangel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're feeling better today! My mom loooooooooooves her Dyson so much. She's had it for awhile now and she's constantly calling me, "You should see this suction power. It's AMAZING" and so on. Mom/Dyson 4eva love FTW.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

HEY BABY! I am *still* in my jammies and no bra - I'm classy - and I'm going to stay this way until just before the kids come home and think I'm the laziest mom ever. YAY.

Don't think I haven't had your mommio on the brain ever since I plugged in the Dyson. We vacuumed with the old vacuum, then ran the Dyson over the same spot. Blergh!! ILU DYSON. AND LEE.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

So, first: which half was naked on the tiles?

Whatever happens, don't let the hubby have an illicit affair with the Dyson. It will suck his manly bits right off. (Although he will be very happy prior to that point.) You, otoh, have fun.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Top half. I mean, I'm not a perv. (If you believe that last one, I have some property I'd like to discuss with you.)

What's funny is I was TOTALLY WONDERING ABOUT THAT. Not with Mr. S, because he's quite Episcopalian, but in general. The Dyson would NOT be the machine for self-pleasure, I'm sure. That whole "doesn't lose suction" part is only helpful on a 20 dollar whore, not machinery, me thinks. :D

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

We are both like-minded pervs. Good to know.

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Sorry you were so sick, though the weight loss is a bonus. I usually get illness that insists I eat something loaded with fat and salt every ten minutes.

Cuttlefish Crackers are also quite nasty. I was lured by the dancing squid in a sailor hat...

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

The weight loss was so welcomed... Now, if only I could keep my chapped nostrils happy, there would be nothing to complain about. :) And yeah - I usually have that illness, too. The "nachos with fajita beef would cure my sickies" type illness. Feh. I'm a bigger fan of the "steamed rice and fish flakes" sickies. :)

Okay, so avoid the cuttlefish crackers? I wondered about the Cuttlefish balls for broth... I did get regular fish balls. (Heh. I'm twelve.)

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

I haven't bought any of the balls to add to soup. I generally don't like the consistency of fish balls (yes, there's an internal giggle from my inner twelve year old boy, too).

I'm all over the vegetarian dumplings and Tom Yum paste. Just add water for a delicious, low fat soup.

[moosesal.livejournal.com]

Don't talk to me about what the Cowboys did to my Eagles. *weeps* At least my Pats won.

I am incredibly jealous of you and your Dyson. That is like my dream present. Some day it'll happen. I just know it.

And regarding being sick -- one of my stepbrothers got measles as a kid and they stuck his other brother and two cousins in his room with him so they'd all get it. This was the early 80s. Hello? Vaccinations anybody? Good grief. Who wants their kid to get the measles?

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Pssh, with all the smack Philly was talking about going through them to get the championship, with that 3-5 record? ;)

Oh my goodness, I have been BEGGING for one for a long time. We got a gift certificate to Linens-n-Things and combined that with a 20% off coupon for a great deal. I may just drive out to your place to vacuum everything, I love using it so much.

Measles?!? Yeah, that's not one to fool around with, that or the mumps. And now, with the chicken pox vaccine, I've yet to have a child with it. YAY. I had the German Measles when I was pregnant with my first. O_O Yipes. That was scary.

[dovil.livejournal.com]

There is nothing like the love for a top notch appliance. I think it's not only the joy of something that works, but also that acknowledgement that yes we are adults and can now afford to buy things that actually work.

Get better soon you festering ball of sickness!

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor Stoney! *pets* College is like a PLAGUE hospital here, everyone's hacking, coughing etc. Except for me, I had it last week and am now offensively healthy. What's this about a chicken pox vaccine?

Also o hay, I have a favour - would you look at my resume when it's done? You and Allen Know Stuff, and I... don't. Also, since my Dad's CV is a theatrical CV (yoooou and he are the two people I know with IMDB pages!), he doesn't realy know either. Would be v grateful - am applying for loads of jobs in case I don't get a postgrad place.

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

Also we have a Dyson. It's very satisfying to see all the gross get sucked up. Especially as Daisy likes to Stealth Moult all over everything.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

*covers you in plastic wrap for safety and leans*

Bleh, I'm getting on the evening portion of the hacking, which is DELIGHTFUL. Especially as it is dinner time. Bread pudding with pistachios, anyone?

Oooh, yes to be emailing me the resume! We (by which I of course mean my professional Mister) are v v good with such things!

*sprays your with disinfectant* (I am glad to hear of your health this week. Now you can lord it over all of your chums and be patronising. *g*)

[slasheuse.livejournal.com]

Oh, god, I KNOW. Morning hacking is worse, though.

I will! It's actually surprisingly LONG, although most of it is uni/unpaid stuff.

I do lord it. Oh, also, I meant to tell you - have started running! More jogging. I have about a minute of MY BODY IS STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL *RUNS LIKE WIND* and then wheezy jog-walk alternation. And just trying to walk a lot.

[chantal87.livejournal.com]

First just let me say that I'm glad you are no longer illin'. Being sick sucks.

Second of all... If I could have marry my Dyson I would. I actually love to vacuum now. It's insane. When Tiny E.'s allergist told me I had to vacuum twice a day because of the cat hair I thought I may have an orgasm.
I gotta tell you it was the best almost $600 I have ever spent. The attachments rock so hard.

I really need to stop. I'm sounding like a nutty cleaning lady.

[anelith.livejournal.com]

Hi there! I hope you are feeling better now! Dropping weight or not, the lurgy is no fun. The kids have a minor cold this week, which probably means in spite of all the frantic hand washing we parents are doing, we'll get it in a few days. It's really no use, is it? We might as well just do that Kenny thing you mentioned... *shudder*

My basic Kenmore vacuum is still going strong, but the Dyson sounds wonderful. Next time... I use a Miele on the top and basement floors (yes, I lug it from the upper floor TO the basement and back again, leaving the upright Kenmore for the middle). It has mediocre suction but its one sterling quality is portability.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Today seems to be the day when my body wants everything inside, out. *coughhackwheeze* So I have a lovely deep, weak voice. :)

Oooh, Miele! That's the machine Martha Stewart loves. It has to be good, then, right? Portability = GOODNESS. One thing I like about this Dyson is the attachment hose stretches to 17 feet. !! And it doesn't get weak the further you stretch the hose, so I can do almost the whole stairway with just holding the hose.

[entrenous88.livejournal.com]

Dude, you got the Dyson!!! That's so fancy. Your whole house will be super duper vacuumed.

Hope the lurgy is getting better.

I've been up since 4am (pure nerves) and so now I'm having lunch. Lunch, I swear, at 9:30 in the morning!!! :/

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

<3 Oh, my Dyson is sew fancy! And it reaches almost the entire height of my vaulted ceilings to get leetle spider webs, etc. And Sally Derg likes to be de-thatched now, heeeeee!

Gah, the lurgy has stolen my voice-box. I am beyond Kathleen Turner at this point and am more like Froggy with a croak. I anticipate lots of tea and soup for the next several hours.

OMG, lunch!? It sounds like a high-tea nap is in order for you, yes? *sends scones and weetiny sammiches to help you fall into a carb-induced coma for a few hours*

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

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